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Could a new family of liquid salt electrolytes lead to better batteries?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:06:19 +0000

February 21, 2012 - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new family of liquid salt electrolytes—known as MetILs—that could lead to batteries able to cost-effectively store three times more energy than today’s batteries.

EB CAREERS - Osso Electric Supplies Commercial Account Manager - Oshawa - Feb 2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:38:01 +0000

February 21, 2012 - Osso Electric Supplies, a wholesale electrical distributor and division of Sonepar Canada, is currently looking to hire a:Commercial Account Manager

Could a smarter grid outsmart marijuana growers?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:12:55 +0000

February 21, 2012 - Your smart phone uses broadband to connect you to the world but, when charging it, you’re relying on an electrical system that was designed and built in the era of the rotary phone. Because these systems are becoming outdated, too much electricity is slipping between our…

Brady unveils BMP51 Label Maker

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:48:34 +0000

February 21, 2012 - Brady has introduced the BMP51 Label Maker, which features a backlit display screen, label design applications, a QWERTY keyboard and connectivity options for wireless printing. According to the company, the BMP51 is the perfect printer for users who need to make labels on the go. It…

Jim Burpee heads CEA as new president and CEO

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:15:22 +0000

February 21, 2012 - The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) has appointed Jim Burpee as president and CEO, effective immediately. The appointment follows the resignation of Pierre Guimond after approximately four years in the role.

Nova Scotia Power 2012 Aboriginal Scholarship now open

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:58:40 +0000

February 21, 2012- Nova Scotia Power is inviting eligible candidates across the province to apply for its annual Aboriginal Scholarship, which will be awarded in mid-2012.

Arlington presents 2011 regional and national sales awards

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:46:12 +0000

February 21, 2012 - Arlington Industries presented its 2011 sales awards at the recent 2012 NEMRA (National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association) meeting, recognizing national and regional sales achievement for overall sales and special product sales of Arlington products in the past year.

Jo-Lynne Stein to lead new Eaton quick-ship satellite facility in Saskatoon

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:32:01 +0000

February 21, 2012 - Eaton’s electrical sector (Canada) has opened a new regional quick-ship manufacturing satellite operation in Saskatoon, Sask. The new operation will begin production starting in April and will manufacture multiple product lines to support the needs of the Saskatchewan marketplace.

2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Osram Sylvania 2012 LED Road ShowVarious dates/locations across CanadaCLICK HERE for details2012 Canadian Electrical Code WorkshopBCEA (British Columbia Electrical Association) & CSA StandardsFebruary 23, Kelowna, B.C. (Great eats at Mickie’s at the Ramada! - Editor)CLICK HERE for detailsWorkplace Electrical Safety seminarBC Safety AuthorityFebruary 28, Kelowna, B.C.CLICK HERE for detailsElectrical Tech…

2013

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

RETScreen Training InstituteJanuary 15, 2013, Montreal, Que. - 202: Analyse de projets de production de chaleur et de froidFebruary 12, 2013, Toronto, Ont. - 203: Power Project AnalysisMarch 19, 2013, Montreal, Que. - 203: Analyse de projets de production d’électricitéCLICK HERE for detailsIEEE IAS Electrical Safety WorkshopMarch 11-15, 2013, Dallas,…

EB CAREERS? LUMEnergi new-hires leave several high-level Acuity Brands positions vacant

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:37:19 +0000

February 16, 2012 - LUMEnergi, a provider of network-controlled lighting energy management solutions, announced new executive appointments, several of which come straight from Acuity Brands. Barry Weinbaum, previously vice-president of strategic marketing at Acuity Brands, officially assumed the role of president and CEO of LUMEnergi two days ago. Yesterday, Weinbaum…

2012 BICSI Winter Conference welcomes Jerry L. Bowman and DCDC credential

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:32:35 +0000

February 16, 2012 - NETcomm has there this week as industry professionals in the information technology systems (ITS) industry gathered for the 2012 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition to participate in committee meetings, knowledge sharing, educational sessions and networking. It was also at this event that Jerry L. Bowman officially…

Horizon Utilities surpasses One Million Hours without a lost-time injury!

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:25:26 +0000

February 16, 2012 - Horizon Utilities Corp., the utility that distributes electricity to homes and businesses in Hamilton and St. Catharines, Ont., recently achieved a “significant safety milestone for the second time since 2010”: one million hours worked without a lost-time injury. Well done!

EB CAREERS - Ryerson University Manager, Infrastructure Communications Services

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:39:41 +0000

February 16, 2012 - Ryerson University, located in downtown Toronto, Ont., is seeking to hire a:Manager, Infrastructure Communications Services - Cable Facilities

E.B. Horsman & Son appoints Mark Murray Kamloops branch manager

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:36:16 +0000

February 16, 2012 - E.B. Horsman & Son has named Mark Murray as its Kamloops, B.C., branch manager, effective immediately. Murray began his career with E.B. Horsman & Son in September 2000 in the Process, Automation and Controls Group.

Ceridian Canada helps small biz owners pay and manage people

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:43:37 +0000

February 16, 2012 - Are you a small business owner? Ceridian Canada Ltd., a human capital management solutions provider, has launched www.ceridiansmallbusiness.ca to provide small business owners with various tools and services to pay and manage their people when the need arises, by addressing issues such as employment law advice,…

Ontario College of Trades releases Schedule and Process for apprenticeship ratio reviews

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:43:00 +0000

UPDATED - February 15, 2012 - The Ontario College of Trades says it will begin the review of apprenticeship ratios shortly, as it is mandated to do so every four years under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.

EARLY registration for Electrical Safety, Technical & Mega Projects workshop ENDS February 19

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:08:43 +0000

February 15, 2012 - In just 4 days, early registration will end for the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety, Technical & Mega Projects (ESTMP) workshop being held in Edmonton, Alta., March 19-21. Electrical Business is already booked in... what are YOU waiting for?

Where is Canada in Schneider’s “Go Green in the City 2012” international student competition?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:38:56 +0000

February 15, 2012 - Schneider Electric, a global player in energy management, launched the second edition of its “Go Green in the City” competition, which asks students in nine countries around the world to come up with energy solutions for cities. Unfortunately, Canada is not on that list.

FlashFog aims to protect against copper thieves

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

February 14, 2012 - In an effort to protect against copper thieves, FlashFog Security describes its FlashFog technology as a burglar’s worst nightmare. The technology uses a combination of thick moving fog and a bright plasma strobe light – "Nobody can steal what they can’t see," explains the company. FlashFog…