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EFC to Establish an LVDC Steering Committee/Product Section

 

Last year, Electro-Federation Canada published a research study on low-voltage DC (LVDC) power and the implications and opportunities this technology will have on the electrical market. Recently, EFC learned that the Canadian government has a vested interest in promoting LVDC power to remote communities, the new Canadian Electrical Code is in effect and now includes updates for LVDC installation and use, and CSA is forming a new technical committee for LVDC.

 

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Named One of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute

 

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is the eighth consecutive year Schneider Electric has received this accolade.

 

 

Rockwell

Rockwell Automation Named a 2018 World’s Most Ethical Company for the Tenth Year

 

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This is the tenth year that the Ethisphere Institute has named Rockwell Automation to the distinguished list of 135 global companies that influence and drive positive change and improve ethical leadership and corporate behavior.

 

Rittal

EnerQuest Services Inc. joins Rittal’s prestigious list of Certified System Integrators

 

Rittal, a leader in the design and supply of technically sophisticated enclosure, climate control and power distribution solutions, is pleased to welcome EnerQuest, a company that excels in customized power distribution and electrical solutions, as a Rittal Certified System Integrator.

 

 

Spartan Controls

Spartan Controls Expands Fire & Security Portfolio with Osprey Intelligent Visual Monitoring Solutions

 

Spartan Controls Ltd. has announced it is now the exclusive representative of Osprey Informatics in Western Canada. Spartan will sell, supply, and service Osprey’s intelligent visual monitoring solutions designed to manage costs, and mitigate safety, environmental and security risks at industrial operations. 

 

 

Spartan Controls

Spartan Controls Becomes Exclusive Representative of Ambyint in Western Canada

 

Spartan Controls Ltd. is pleased to announce it is now the exclusive representative of Ambyint in Western Canada. Spartan will sell, supply, and service Ambyint’s industry-leading artificial lift and production optimization solutions to help customers deliver best-in-class efficiency improvements throughout the entire lifecycle of a well.

 

 

aurora

Aurora Provides Update on Market and Strategic Product Initiatives: Alignment with Industry 4.0

 

Aurora has aligned its Veritas(TM) visualization, operations and administration system with the emerging Industry 4.0 initiatives in the PV industry. “Industry 4.0” refers to “smart factories” that will ultimately incorporate sensors at every stage of the manufacturing process, cloud computing and cognitive computing for fine-grained process and quality control.

 

 

Pilz

Recertification of CMSEÂ – Certified Machinery Safety Expert Qualification

 

Pilz and TÜV Nord have been setting an international standard for machine safety qualification since 2013 with their CMSE – Certified Machinery Safety Expert programme. CMSEs can pursue recertification to advance their knowledge base, remain up to date with the latest developments in the field of machine safety and retain their certification.

 

 

Festo

Festo and Humber College Launch 5 Year Workforce Development Training Program

 

Humber College and Festo Didactic, Inc. are entering into a five-year partnership agreement designed to address the skills gap between industry needs and educational programming. Students and employees of advanced manufacturing companies will benefit from this partnership by receiving hands-on training to learn the Industry 4.0 skills necessary to succeed in an evolving economy.