February 20, 2026 ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER The Alberta Electrical Alliance is proud to gather the electrical industry in Edmonton and area for their annual Learning EXPO that travels Alberta. Event is free of charge however registration is required. Don’t miss out on your exclusive opportunity at this ONE-DAY event to stay ahead in the ever-evolving…
February 13 2026 Mersen has announced a change to its Board of Directors. Mersen (Euronext FR0000039620 – MRN), a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials, has announced a change to its Board of Directors. Mrs Emmanuelle Picard, a board member since 2023, has informed the Board of her decision to resign for personal…
February 13, 2026 Electric Avenue is pleased to welcome Ash Multani to the team as Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, supporting the company’s efforts to ensure its EV charging products meet eligibility criteria and approval requirements for utility, rebate, and incentive programs across North America. Ash brings a strong technical foundation to the role, with experience in…
February 12, 2026 Southwire recently launched its first-ever engagement program for its contractor partners, ContractorConnect™, designed to strengthen relationships and provide added value to the professionals who power the industry. The new program offers contractors the opportunity to earn points through various activities such as completing product and application training, submitting project leads, participating in…
February 11, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Annu Yadav as Director of Product Management. In this role, Yadav will lead the strategy for HPS’s dry-type transformer portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and evolving electrification demands across North America. She will oversee product lifecycle management, pricing…
February 11, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Xavier Biot as Vice President, Strategic Accounts. In this role, he will lead HPS’s strategic account teams. He will partner with customers to align transformer and power quality solutions with evolving electrification, sustainability, and operational needs. His focus will be on…
February 10, 2026 On February 5, Canada announced its new Automotive Strategy: a suite of measures to protect and secure the auto industry while building a globally competitive automotive sector focused on next-generation vehicle manufacturing. As part of this strategy, the Government of Canada is helping Canadians choose electric, with a new five-year Electric Vehicle Affordability…
February 10, 2026 Backgrounder On February 10, 2026, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources; the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation…
January 30, 2026 Company milestone represents Leviton’s long-standing commitment to powering and connecting everyday spaces Leviton, a leading manufacturer of electrical, lighting, data network and energy management solutions that light, power and connect everyday spaces, is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its founding this year. Established in 1906, Leviton began as a small tinsmithing business…
February 5, 2026 Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, announced that it has acquired Avtron Power Solutions, a leading global provider of load banks and power quality solutions that serve a wide range of high-growth markets where reliable delivery of power is required. Avtron employs 600 people, operates five sites across North America and Europe,…
February 5, 2026 As the company continues its efforts to remain generationally-sustainable, Southwire announced organizational changes the first week of February, 2026. Chief Financial Officer Guyton Cochran and Chief People & Culture Officer Fernando Esquivel have made the decision to retire. Christy Wright moves into the role of Executive Vice President of Supply Chain. “Since…
February 5, 2026 Southwire Company, LLC, a leading manufacturer of wire and cable, recently announced its strategic alliance with VoltServer®, Inc, the pioneering leader in fault-managed power systems and creator of Digital Electricity® technology. Both companies believe that key partnerships are crucial to advance next-generation power initiatives and develop standardized global solutions. This collaboration will…
February 5, 2026 ABB E-mobility and Ivy Charging Network have deployed the first C50 chargers in North America at SmartCentres in Orléans, Canada. Located between several retail locations, the upgraded site features two C50 chargers each delivering up to 50 kW across two outlets – a power output aligned to the duration of a typical…
February 5, 2026 On 21 January, 2026, Mersen welcomed international experts from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to its site in Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, France, for a working meeting of IEC subcommittee SC 32B. This meeting is part of a regular series of international sessions held worldwide to support the continuous development of global standards for low-voltage fuses. A…
February 4, 2026 Mersen, a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials, has reported consolidated sales of €1,186 million for full-year 2025, down 3.2% on an organic basis. The Group held a webcast and conference call in English on January 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CET. To register for the webcast, click on the following…
February 5, 2026 From the Prime Minister of Canada The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada’s automotive industry is on the frontline of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto parts currently exported to…