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EnOcean: New Ways to Harness Energy at the Press of a Button

November 24, 2011

Alternative Energy Products | Automation and Control Solutions | Energy Conservation | Industrial Automation

With the ECO 200, EnOcean is launching the third generation of its mechanical energy converters. Combined with the PTM 330 transmitter module the result is an entire system for batteryless wireless operations. This new pairing creates an optimum basis for speedy and simple implementation of energy harvesting switching solutions. EnOcean again shows the way for new possibilities of various self-powered wireless switching elements – in building automation, in industry and in household appliances.

EnOcean’s batteryless wireless technology harvests energy entirely from its surroundings – from light,...

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SMA Canada to Debut New Micro Inverter and Ontario FIT Compliant Solutions at Solar Canada 2011

November 17, 2011

Alternative Energy Products

SMA Canada will provide a first look at the new Sunny Boy 240 micro inverter at Solar Canada 2011, CanSIA’s annual conference and exposition, which takes place Dec. 5-6 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto.

Conference attendees will be able to view the micro inverter, which is scheduled for release in 2012 and boasts high reliability and performance.

“SMA is proud to tailor its products and services to meet the needs of Canadian solar installers,” said Jurgen Krehnke, president of SMA Canada. “Solar Canada 2011 attendees will be able to view the latest SMA has to offer, including outstanding new inverters designed for grid-tied and off-grid configurations.”

Also on display during Solar Canada 2011 will be the...

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Schneider Electric Powers up Electric Vehicles with Comprehensive Charging Solutions

September 14, 2011

Alternative Energy Products
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced the availability of their innovative and efficient electric vehicles (EV) Charging Solutions for the Commercial, Fleet and Residential markets.

With electric vehicles (EVs) about to be on the roads in almost every province, we need to create the charging infrastructure for this growing market. The following are critical factors in supporting shifting consumer behaviour and adoption of EVs:
- A convenient charging infrastructure
- A smart-grid interface
- Efficient energy management...
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Eaton Launches New Green Building Brochure

September 8, 2011

Alternative Energy Products | Automation and Control Solutions | Energy Conservation | Power / Distribution / Transformers | Power Quality / Surge Suppression | Switchgear / Switchboard Apparatus

Eaton has launched a brand new brochure entitled ‘Green Building: Products, Services, Solutions’. The brochure offers new ideas on how to use energy in buildings as safely, efficiently, reliably and in the most eco-friendly way possible and is available for free from the literature library at http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/ProductsServices/MEM/

The brochure compromises ten main chapters, which include topics such as:

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SMA Provides Solar Installers Increased Flexibility with New 30-48 kW Sunny Tower Configurations

August 23, 2011

Alternative Energy Products

SMA has expanded the capacity of its Sunny Tower inverter system, which is ideal for commercial-scale PV arrays, to include 30 through 48 kW configurations. With the Sunny Tower, solar professionals can now install any combination of SMA Sunny Boy 5000-US, 6000-US, 7000-US and 8000-US inverters to create a custom power output based on the overall PV system design. These Sunny Boy models are certified to UL and CSA standards and meet domestic-content requirements for the U.S. and Canada.

“The ability to mix-and-match Sunny Boy inverters with the Sunny Tower increases design flexibility while...

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ABB to Acquire Thomas & Betts for $3.9 Billion

January 30, 2012

ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, and Thomas & Betts Corporation, a North American leader in low voltage products, announced that both companies’ boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9 billion.

The acquisition price represents a 24 percent premium to Thomas & Betts’ closing stock price on Jan. 27, 2012 and a 35 percent premium to the volume weighted average stock price over the past 60 trading days. The transaction is subject to approval by Thomas & Betts shareholders as well as to customary regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the middle of 2012.

The complementary combination of Thomas & Betts’ electrical components and AB...

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Siemens Announces Agreement to Acquire Canadian Network Supplier RuggedCom Inc.

January 30, 2012

Siemens has entered into an agreement with RuggedCom Inc. to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of RuggedCom by way of a friendly, board-supported takeover bid. The Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange is a leading provider of communications and networking solutions for harsh industrial environments. The takeover bid is for C$33.00 per common share in cash, or a total transaction value of approximately C$382 million. RuggedCom's Board of Directors has unanimously determined to support, and to recommend that RuggedCom's shareholders accept the offer. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain limited conditions, Siemens expects to take up shares under the offer in the second half of March 2012.

With annual revenues of approximately US$94...

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Ballard Signs MOU With Tata Motors To Power Clean Fuel Cell Bus Demonstrations In India

January 27, 2012

Ballard Power Systems has announced signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tata Motors (India) for 12 FCvelocity™-1100 fuel cell stacks. These stacks are expected to power zero-emission buses planned for demonstration in various Indian cities. Delivery to Tata Motors is planned for 2012 and 2013, in-line with that Company's plans.

Tata Motors, one of the world's largest bus OEM's, displayed the first fuel cell bus built in India at "Auto Expo 2012" held in New Delhi January 6-11, 2012. The bus is powered with a Ballard FCvelocity™-1100 fuel cell stack, previously delivered to Tata Motors in 2011.

Mr. P.M. Telang, Managing Director (India Operations) at Tata Motors said, "We strive to be leaders in the use of technology, while main...

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Mechanical & Electrical Suppliers from Across North America to Converge on Moncton

January 26, 2012

The MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) Show is set to open in Moncton, May 2-3. This biennial event attracts exhibitors from all over Canada and the US, displaying the very latest equipment available to the mechanical and electrical industries.

MEET has proven itself to be one of the top industry events in Canada. Acting as a comprehensive marketplace, this show gives industry professionals the unique opportunity to see mechanical and electrical companies from across North America under one roof.

MEET is the second largest event for industry in Canada and the largest trade event east of Montreal. The economic impact for Moncton is significant given that the majority of exhibitors come from outside the local area. The last edition of MEET in 2010 welcome...

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GE Industrial Solutions Appoints Regional Sales Leader for Canada

February 1, 2012

GE ENERGY INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS announces the appointment of Adrian Thomas as the new Regional Sales Leader responsible for driving sales of electrification products across Canada. Dale Wilson, Global Sales Leader for GE Energy’s Industrial Solutions business says the company has a dedicated sales organization of 60 experienced professionals and Adrian will bring strong...

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Lind Equipement Announces the Appointment of ElectriXwest Agencies

January 31, 2012

LIND EQUIPMENT announces the appointment of ElectriXwest Agencies Ltd. as its electrical sales agent in Alberta. ElectriXwest Agencies will continue to build Lind Equipment’s presence in Alberta and serve electrical distributors’ demands for high quality, fairly priced portable electrical equipment for the toughest workplaces. With a combination of outside sales to demonstrate Lind’s products to end-users and distributors, and a strong background in technical specification to work with engineers, ElectriXwest is well poised to help Alberta to work confidently with Lind Equipment’s products. Brian Astl, VP Sales for Lind Equipment said the well-trained, attentive sales representatives in Edmonton and Calgary makes for an excellent platform from which to...

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IDEAL Industries Networks Names Mark Barmettler Director of Engineering

January 25, 2012

IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS, the networking division of IDEAL Industries, Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of LAN Test and Measurement products that improve the quality and lower the cost of data communication, has appointed Mark Barmettler as its new Director of Engineering in the US. Barmettler brings over a quarter century of engineering and...

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Sommers Expands with New Facility in Dieppe, New Brunswick

January 23, 2012

SOMMERS MOTOR GENERATOR SALES LTD. announces its expansion to a new Atlantic Canada headquarters at 707 Malenfant Blvd. Dieppe, New Brunwick. Sommers designs and builds customized standby, PTO and off-grid generator power solutions and is the leading Canadian manufacturer of packaged generator systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. It maintains the country’s largest privately held inventory of generators for sale or rent from 3 kW to 2 MW. Established in Tavistock, Ontario, in 1936, Sommers has been a trusted name in generating, delivering and applying electrical power for three generations.

Chris McGregor, Sommers General Manager and Vice President Sales & Business Development, explains that, “We chose Dieppe as...

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UL Warns of Four Communications Cables with Unauthorized References to UL (Release PN11-38, PN11-43, PN11-39, PN11-37)

October 12, 2011 – UL is notifying consumers, retailers, manufacturers, regulatory agencies and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) that the four communications cables identified below bear unautho...
Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors due to Electrical Shock Hazard

October 11, 2011 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop us...
UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on Compact Fluorescent Lamp

September 23, 2011 – UL is notifying consumers and retailers that the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) identified below bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada. The CFL has not be...

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Robust NEMA 4X Stainless Steel Two Door Cabinets

January 30, 2012

Ideal for various process and water related industries, Hammond Manufacturing’s HN4_SS series of stainless steel two door cabinets are robust units that can be mounted on walls or equipment. Designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments installed in harsh or aggressive industrial environments, the HN4_SS range is available as standard in 12 different sizes ranging...
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Yokogawa Introduces High-Speed Measurement Option for Precision Power Analyzer

January 27, 2012

A new high-speed data-capture option has been introduced for the Yokogawa WT1800 precision power analyzer.

The new /HS option provides fast, accurate measurements of power parameters such as voltage, current, power, torque, speed and mechanical power with millisecond response. This allows it to capture numeric data on the change of status during one rotation of a motor when the motor is started,...
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WattStopper Launches Multi-Level Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensor featuring Customizable Control and Remote Commissioning

January 26, 2012

WattStopper has introduced the rugged FSP-211 Digital High/Low Passive Infrared Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensor to conveniently control lighting in areas such as parking facilities, gas stations, pedestrian pathways and warehouses. The sensor, which was accepted into the prestigious 2011 IES Progress Report, mounts in a lighting fixture and provides motion-based multi-level control combined with...
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