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WAC GROUP announces the appointment of Ryan Radke as Executive Director of Business Development – Commercial at WAC Group. He will lead strategic growth initiatives and manage key customer and sales representative relationships across the commercial channel.
According to WAC Group Vice President of Business Development, Keith Eagle, “A results-driven leader with a strong track record of execution, Ryan is known for building scalable growth strategies rooted in long-term partnerships and market alignment. He is recognized for his approachable leadership style and strategic mindset, while excelling at developing long-term business strategies that prioritize partnership, collaboration, and sustained growth. We welcome him to the team.”

ABB announces an expanded distribution relationship with EWEL, an Edmonton-based electrical wholesaler. Effective June 8, 2026, this collaboration expands ABB’s distribution reach across the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sectors in Western Canada.
This relationship reflects ABB’s continued commitment to providing high-quality electrical products, with EWEL offering ABB products to the market through its locations across Western Canada, further strengthening ABB’s market position in the region.
By combining ABB’s product expertise with EWEL’s regional market knowledge and established customer base, the collaboration creates seamless access to high-quality products and reliable support when and where customers need it.

MAXLITE, a leading innovator in energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions, announced the appointment of Joe DeAngelis as Vice President of C&I Sales – North Region, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in strategic sales growth and customer support across key commercial and industrial markets.
In this role, Joe will lead MaxLite’s North Region C&I sales organization, which includes the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and North Central territories. He will be responsible for driving regional growth, strengthening channel partnerships, and expanding customer engagement initiatives throughout the territory. Joe will work remotely from the Chicago area.

WESTBURNE announces the appointment of Tony Nguyen as General Manager, Westburne Ontario.
Tony brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Electrical and Construction industries, including more than a decade with Westburne. Throughout his career, he has built deep expertise in sales leadership across the Commercial and Industrial sectors, supported by a strong foundation in project management.
Prior to joining Westburne, Tony worked in Engineering and Construction Management with major general contractors, including PCL Construction and H.B. White. Since joining Westburne, he has played a pivotal role in driving growth across Ontario. Most recently, Tony led the Westburne GTA region to consistent double-digit year-over-year growth in the Commercial market.

RONEY MARKETING proudly celebrates 40 years in the electrical industry this year. Reaching this milestone is both a moment of reflection and an opportunity to express sincere gratitude to the people and partners who made it possible.
As the company marks this occasion, tribute is first paid to founder Dick Roney, whose vision, integrity, and entrepreneurial drive laid the groundwork for everything Roney Marketing stands for today. The values established in those early years continue to guide the organization and remain at the core of how it serves the industry.

SATCO PRODUCTS OF CANADA announces the appointment of Lori Bagazzoli as General Manager.
Lori brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to the role and is widely recognized for her ability to balance strong operational accountability with a deep commitment to people and organizational culture. A Cornell-certified executive, she has built a reputation for developing high-performing, cross-functional teams through mentorship and values-based leadership.
ABB announced the launch of ReliaHome™ Flex, a modular energy management system, along-side its new generation of ReliaHome™ ELITE circuit breakers, introducing homeowners and builders in Canada to advanced solutions that make electrification more practical, reliable and safe. Together, these products expand ABB’s residential offerings, enabling Canadians to adopt modern, electric-ready homes with confidence.
Panduit, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, announced the release of its enhanced automated network mapping system, RapidID™ Pro and Pro+.
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