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Electrical Conference- A Great Success 
Approximately 450 registrants, representing the best attendance in the past four years, enjoyed a great line-up of speakers, networking sessions and spectacular Whistler.  Tim Horsman (EB Horsman) handed over the EC Chair position to Mark Schroeder (Rockwell Automation Inc). Attendees enjoyed Peter Sheahan on "Talent (R) Evolution" & organization attributes to attract & keep employees; Bruce Kirkby's challenges on where "magic" can happen outside of our comfort zone; Michael Campbell's insights in the Canadian economy and Canada's aging demographics.
Other informative sessions included e-business & e-commerce with a presentation by Steve Bieszczat followed by a lively panel discussion led by Bill Hammond (Hammond Power Solutions) including Elaine Gerrie-Valentini (Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited), Todd Barlow (Siemens) & Steve Bieszczat. Other speakers included Justin Hall-Tipping ("The Nanotech Revolution") and David De Yagher ("Smart Utilities").
Stay tuned for details on the 2013 EC Conference planned for Scottsdale, Arizona.
Visit the EFC LinkedIn Group to provide any comments on the conference. |
Message from President & CEO - Jim Taggart
Leaders vs. Followers
Click here to read Jim Taggart's commentary on the Electrical Council "Leadership for the New Generation" conference.
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A Salute to Leaders in Our Industry
EC Chair's Award Banquet Winners At the Gala evening held during the EC Conference, the following awards were presented by Kevin Smythe (CEMRA), Yves Martin (Manufacturer) & Tim Horsman (Distributor):
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Rexel Canada Electric Inc-
EC Honorary Distributor | Patrick Marion,
Desdowd Inc.- CEMRA Person of the Year | Jean-Marie Falquet,
Convectair- EC Honorary Manufacturer |
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Upcoming EFC Events
Mark Your Calendars
Atlantic Region
Lobster Fest 2012
June 21st
Atlantic Region Golf Tournament
Royal Oaks, Moncton, NB
August 9th
12th Annual EFC Federation Cup Golf Tournament
Rattlesnake Point Golf Club
Milton, ON
August 22nd
EC Ontario Region Fall Breakfast Meeting
September 14th
EFC 2013 Economic Forecast Forum
Pearson Convention Centre
Brampton
September 20th
EC Ontario Region Winter Breakfast Meeting
November 15th
Christmas Across Canada
November 27th- December 12th
For a Complete listing of EFC's events, visit our
Events Page
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Student Testimonial- What a Scholarship Means to a Student
Apply Before the July 1st Deadline- click button to apply:
EFC Foundation Scholarship 2011 Recipient Testimonial "I am Marcus and I received a scholarship from the Electro-Federation Canada in October of 2011. I just thought it would be appropriate to send an update email and to thank-you once again for your Scholarship. I will be graduating Mohawk College in June of this year with around an 90% average and will be 1 of 4 (out of 23 total) people graduating with honours. I thank you very much for believing in me, and will be continuing my education for another two years at Lakehead University- getting my Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Once again thank-you for the scholarship- it really helped me to achieve my goals and further my knowledge" Thank you to all the organizations participating in the 2012 program making a difference in lives of students. Click here to view list of companies. |
Achieving Growth Through Harmonization
Read in the latest issue of InfoElectro an article on Regulatory Harmonization by Bill Bryans, VP, Technical Services, EFC.
This article covers important information on technical barriers to trade, North American Regulatory Cooperation, driving action & inclusion and member engagement.
Click magazine cover for digital version. |
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EFC Library of New Publications
The Canadian Appliance Manufacturers Association council has produced the 2012 Major Appliance Industry Trends & Facts report.This report is available for purchase in digital ($500) or print ($650) formats plus HST.
To purchase the report, download an order form at www.electrofed.com/cama. For archives of the publication, or for historical information dating back to the early 1970s, contact info@electrofed.com or call 905-602-8877.
The Consumer Electronics Marketers of Canada council and the Canadian Imaging Trade Association (CITA), have produced the newly-published report, 2012 Consumer Electronics Market Trends and Forecast.
This report is available to CEMC and CITA members, free-of-charge, and is available for sale ($250 CDN plus applicable tax) at www.electrofed.com or by contacting info@electrofed.com.
Sustainability Whitepaper on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Electrical, Consumer Electronics & Appliance Products in Canada. Click here or contact wedwards@electrofed.com |
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Member News & Announcements
Eaton has picked up Gycom's electric low-voltage power distribution, control and automation components business in Sweden, Denmark and Finland- read more
Agency offers field marketing services & solutions- read more
Government announces 2012 ENERGY STAR Market Transformation Awards- includes Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (Collaborative Initiative of the Year) and Whirlpool Canada (Manufacturer of the Year).- click here
Samsung Electronic Canada Inc. select seven Canadians to participate in Olympic Torch Relay- read more
A.L.G. Sales will represent Wheatland Tube Electrical Products in Ontario- read more
ABB acquires wireless technologies and products provider Tropos Networks - read more
Visit the EFC Website for further news information.
Did you know you can visit each EFC Council site and view news feeds from key industry publications. Visit Electrical Council, CEMC, CAMA and IMR. sites to read these news feeds.
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Thank you, John Jefkins Director, Marketing & Communications Electro-Federation Canada |
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