The ABB Board of Directors has appointed Morten Wierod as Chief Executive Officer. He will take office on August 1, 2024, and succeed Björn Rosengren, who will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer effective July 31, 2024, and retire as of December 31, 2024. From August 1, 2024, until the end of the year, Björn Rosengren will advise and assist Morten Wierod and the Executive Committee to ensure a seamless transition.
Ariel Technology is pleased to announce they have appointed Specialized Power Solutions as its Sales Representative for British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon & Northwest Territories. The Specialized Power Solutions Team is pleased to be able to utilize its technical and commercial expertise in Power Distribution to grow Ariel Technology’s product offering in the OEM, Industrial & Utility Market in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon & Northwest Territories.
RS has recently added three new suppliers to its line card. The three new suppliers — Brennan, Fairview Microwave, and MENNEKES — provide RS customers with an even broader selection of electrical, electronic, and mechanical solutions engineered to deliver outstanding performance and value in applications extending throughout every segment of the industrial market.
ETIM North America has recently announced that Hammond Power Solutions, one of the largest manufacturers of dry-type transformers in North America, has joined the North American chapter of the global product classification standards organization. As a major transformer and power quality manufacturer, Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is committed to helping the industry ecosystem refine product classification systems to support the industry’s digitalization evolution.
Omron Automation Americas recently announced Odecopack as a new partner in the Omron Certified System Integrator Program. Based in Cali, Colombia, with new facilities in Houston, Texas, Odecopack has been providing automation equipment for the end of line processes, with the highest quality standards and cutting-edge technology to add value to customer’s operations.
Dynamysk Automation Ltd. is delighted to announce that Allnorth Consultants Limited has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Dynamysk, which is expected to close on February 4, 2024. Since its inception in 2006, Dynamysk has excelled by the integration of engineering, inspections, commissioning, and installation, to offer full-service solutions over the entire project lifecycle to their valued clients. Dynamysk has worked with the Allnorth team to confirm strong alignment in core values.
FABTECH Canada has officially announced registration is open. The 2024 event is returning to the Toronto Congress Centre June 11-13, 2024. Attendees at the three-day event will be able to connect with world-class suppliers, discover the latest manufacturing solutions, learn about new industry products and developments, and find tools and equipment to improve worker productivity.
Spartan Controls Ltd. is pleased to announce it is now the representative for Altronic LLC in Canada. Headquartered in Girard, Ohio, Altronic is a global manufacturer of instrumentation, ignition, and control systems for industrial engines. Altronic began developing industrial ignition products in the 1960s. Today, their solutions are known for their excellence and ability to improve engine performance and reliability.
Schneider Electric recently announced its partnership with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to improve operational reliability and workplace safety, supporting the airport’s goal to become net zero carbon by 2030. Stemming from a decades-long relationship where Schneider Electric products were integral to the airport’s major expansions, this partnership solidifies a history of strong collaboration between the two entities. Schneider Electric’s proposed modernization of YVR’s existing installed products will significantly cut capital costs for the airport with minimal operational disruption.
EB Horsman is thrilled to announce that it is opening a new distribution centre in Northwest Edmonton, Alberta. This strategic expansion is a significant milestone in the company’s growth, and reaffirms its commitment to better serve its customers across Western Canada. The new Alberta distribution centre will be opening May 4, 2024, and will be in the Northwest Industrial area of Edmonton.
Omron Automation Americas recently announced Muller Technology as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a Head office in Conthey Switzerland, Muller cultivates a strong passion and creativity to develop pioneering solutions for our customers. Muller Technology has been collaborating with Omron in developing machines and systems for end users for many years. They have been using Omron Sysmac architecture for high-speed high precision motion machine application with integrated FH vision technology for quality inspection while providing customer industry 4.0 critical data information.
ABB has recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Canadian company Real Tech, a supplier of innovative optical sensor technology that enables real-time water monitoring and testing. Through the acquisition, ABB will expand its strong presence in the water segment and complement its product portfolio with optical technology critical for smart water management. Financial terms of the transaction that is expected to close in Q1 2024 were not disclosed.
RS has added dozens of new Industry 4.0 and electrical solutions suppliers to its line card over the course of the last year, making it even more of a one‑stop shop for industrial customers across a range of industries and application areas. The 39 new suppliers RS added in 2023 include some of the fastest‑growing and most innovative companies in the industrial marketplace.
From June to September 2023, ABB analyzed more than 2,000 industrial electric motors under its Energy Appraisal service and has identified an average energy saving of 31 percent. That equates to more than 2.1 terawatt-hours (TWh) of potential energy savings across the 20-year lifetime of these systems. Energy appraisals enable industrial businesses to pinpoint exactly where their biggest energy savings lie across fleets of motor-driven systems.
Spartan Controls is proud to announce that it is now representing FLEXIM, a world-renowned manufacturer of non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meters. This partnership has been made possible by the recent acquisition of Flexim by Emerson, a global technology and engineering company. Spartan is excited to add FLEXIM’s cutting-edge technology to its portfolio. The company’s experienced team of engineers and technicians will provide support to customers across Canada to ensure the successful implementation and operation of FLEXIM’s products.
Schneider Electric has recently announced at its Capital Markets Day meeting with investors a $3 billion multi-year agreement with Compass Datacenters. The agreement extends the companies’ existing relationship that integrates their respective supply chains to manufacture and deliver prefabricated modular data center solutions. The skyrocketing generation and consumption of data, in large part due to the burgeoning AI market, requires a new breed of data centers that can be standardized in their design, manufactured efficiently, and delivered more quickly at a lower cost.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
