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  Hitachi Energy Invests $479 million to Bring Critical Transformer Manufacturing Capability Canada

  Hitachi Energy will invest $479 million CAD (more than $330 million USD) in its insulation and components business in North America with the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Transformer Insulation Factory in London, Ontario, Canada.

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Which Circuit Tracer is Right for You?

Circuit tracers are a pivotal tool for electricians. They feature transmitters and receivers that determine which breakers or fuses protect which circuits. When using a circuit tracer, electricians connect the transmitter which will send a signal to be located by the receiver. 

These tools also make troubleshooting straightforward and remove guesswork. Fault-finding can be tedious and time-consuming, especially when contractors don’t have the right device for their line of work. Troubleshooting is a necessary part of the job, but without the right circuit tracer, electrical work could be slower and less accurate. 

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Hubbell Canada Expands Underground Enclosure Portfolio for Broadband and Utility Infrastructure

Hubbell Canada has expanded its line of underground enclosures for broadband, telecommunications, and utility infrastructure applications, offering contractors and network operators three distinct product families engineered for demanding below-grade environments.

The Quazite® Polymer Concrete enclosure system combines select-grade aggregates with polymer resin in a fiberglass-reinforced composite that delivers high compressive strength without electrical conductivity — eliminating the need for grounding hardware in most installations.

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Nexans DriveRx® VFD Cable: Built for Reliable Motor Performance

Nexans DriveRx® VFD Cable is engineered to optimize the performance of variable frequency drive (VFD) systems in demanding industrial applications. Designed to reduce electrical noise, minimize voltage spikes, and enhance system reliability, DriveRx® helps protect motors and connected equipment from premature wear. Its robust construction provides excellent durability, flexibility, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions. Ideal for manufacturing, mining, water treatment, and commercial facilities, DriveRx® VFD Cable delivers dependable power transmission while supporting improved efficiency, reduced maintenance, and long-term operational performance.

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PUPI Tangent Crossarms at Rexel Utility

Pick one up and you’ll see and feel the difference compared to wood or other composite crossarms.

PUPI^® tangent crossarms weigh significantly less than wood crossarms—with up to six times the strength. A closed-cell polyurethane foam fill provides lightweight, field drillable stability that also prevents moisture and contamination from entering the crossarm. From our industry leading UV protection to our internal bushings, PUPI tangent crossarms are built to last.

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ABB Now Supports the Elastimold™ portfolio in Milton, Ontario

Elastimold™ reliability you trust. Local support you can count on.

Elastimold™ products are built for reliability. Now, the support behind them is closer than ever. Closer When It Counts reflects ABB’s commitment to Canadian utilities by ensuring the Elastimold™ portfolio is backed by fast, dependable, local service when it matters most.

Our ABB Service and Modernization Centre in Milton, Ontario now supports Elastimold™ repairs. This direct access to Canadian expertise, faster repair turnaround, and dedicated support is tailored to the needs of the Canadian grid.

EHRC Funding & Hiring Incentives

Destination Trade, Empowering Futures, and Discovering Potential

The electricity sector in Canada is growing. Current forecasts suggest an additional 2-3x more generation, transmission and distribution capacity by 2050. This means a growing workforce to build, operate and maintain this new carbon-neutral infrastructure.

EHRC is here to help with wage subsidies and hiring incentives to support employers in hiring their future employees, and offering a new generation of talent opportunities to work in this growing industry.

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Know Where the Fault Is Before the Truck Rolls.

Every outage starts with the same question: where is the fault? Horstmann Smart Navigator 2.0 answers it from the control room. Each set clips onto live conductors from the ground and powers itself from the line. The master reports fault data over cellular, direct to SCADA, with no pole-mounted box. It also detects and counts transient faults, so you can address issues before they turn into expensive, permanent outages. Available across Canada through Rexel Utility.

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K-LINE INSULATORS Distribution Line Post Silicone Insulators

Insulator contamination is a common problem on overhead lines. The fundamental element for interruptions with contaminated insulators is moisture. Wet atmospheric conditions result in water filming on surfaces and causing leakage currents to develop. On wood structures, leakage currents can cause pole fires. On steel structures, leakage currents can develop into faults.