Electrozad, a leading provider of electrical and automation products, services, and solutions has announced the following executive appointments, effective February 1st, 2022. William C. Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. John Jenner, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. James Taylor, President.
ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine, with the company ranked #1 within the industry category of “Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Hardware & Equipment. “The greatest asset of any organization is its people. While the past year has been challenging in many ways, it has once again demonstrated the strength of our company and our team. ABB ranked first place in its industry category, based on an independent survey of over 10,000 Canadian employees.
Cummins announced that its factory in Darlington has manufactured its 1.5 millionth Mid-Range engine in January. The site produced 66,000 engines in 2021, and employs around 1,500 people working in engine assembly, exhaust aftertreatment manufacture, technical operations, and business support functions. Craig Thomas, Darlington Plant Manager said, “Our workforce has been through many challenges over the years, none more than the current COVID pandemic. This milestone is a great achievement and a recognition of all of their efforts to keep engine production running and our customers supported.”
OTTO Motors, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) today announced that Ms. Carolyn Garvey and Mr. Donald Leslie have joined OTTO Motors as Co-Presidents, reporting directly to CEO Matthew Rendall. Garvey will work closely with the manufacturing and operations teams and Leslie with sales and service.
Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, fragile supply chains and supply bottlenecks, the HARTING Technology Group, based in Espelkamp in the Minden-Lübbecke district, continued on its path of growth in the 2020/21 business year (ended on 30 September). The international family owned and managed business generated sales of EUR 869 million, up 14.5% on the previous year (EUR 759 million).
Dr. Sick would be 112 years old now, and still ahead of his time – with his aspiration to do good for the world and all people by means of technical progress. We celebrate our 75-year jubilee this year. Our impressive history still drives our will to shape the future.
Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, today announced that Ian Wallace has been promoted to vice president, Americas and EMEA business development. In this new expanded role, Wallace will oversee Digi-Key’s Americas and EMEA business development teams, building strategies to continue the company’s digital journey in both regions.
Festo announced the promotion of Jean-Francois Paquette to Canada Sales Director, North American Sales. In his new position, Montreal-based Paquette will focus on leading the sales objectives and planning strategy for the Canadian sales organization, setting and meeting revenue and profitability targets for Canada as part of the North American region goals.
Since the start of SEW EURODRIVE nearly 100 years ago, the importance of being aligned with the needs of the market and the customers it serves has remained their focus. The quality of products and a consistent and timely supply have helped make SEW a trusted manufacturer of gearmotors, drives, and modular systems. SEW’s passion for technology has served them well over the years: new products designed and manufactured, the adoption and creation of technology and solutions for industry, and steadied expansion. Driving the world is what they do.
Glenn McManus is a Technical Sales Representative for Rotator Products Limited based out of Woodbridge, Ontario. He got his start in the industry as a control panel technician in the 70’s for Fischer & Porter, a company that would eventually be purchased by ABB.
ABB and IPS have entered into a partnership to provide drives and motors solutions to customers in Western Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
T&T Power Group, a Canadian based Corporation providing electrical generation, distribution, and application products and services, has recently announced that it has acquired Vancouver, British Columbia based company 3 Phase Power Systems by way of a share purchase agreement (SPA).
Daniel Cotton began his career with ABB in 1989, where he remained until 1993 and returned to in 2007.
Shakeel Rajwani is a Senior Controls Engineer with AeroFarms, a vertical farming company operating out of Newark, New Jersey.
On September 17, 2019 Weidmüller Canada held a re-opening ceremony at its Canadian facility in Markham, Ontario. The location is home to Weidmüller Canada’s administrative staff, customer service representatives, technical support group, inside sales and a complete product warehouse and distribution centre for Canada. Weidmüller was initially founded in 1975 in Germany and has been in operation in Canada since 1986.
Drives & Control Solutions had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Davis of Newfoundland Power, a talented young professional working as a Protection and Controls Engineer.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
