Perma-Cote, Gilmer, Texas, has added Promellis Inc., as a representative for Quebec and Eastern Ontario, Canada. Promellis Inc.is an electrical manufacturer’s representative with sales offices situated in Blainville, Quebec and in Quebec City, Quebec.
Archive for January, 2010
NEMA’s EBCI for Current Conditions in North America Drops in December
The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., fell 5.7 points in December to 48.2 points. The index failed to top the critical 50-point threshold for the first time since July, indicating modest deterioration in the business environment following a period of steady, if slow, growth over the last several months.
By contrast, EBCI for future North American conditions rebounded in December following declines in each of the two previous months. At 64.3 points, the index posted its tenth straight reading above 50 points, with a 6.3-point gain relative to November suggesting the degree of anticipated improvement in conditions over the next half year increased in the latest month.
The EBCI gauges the business confidence of the electroindustry in Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America, and is based on the results of a monthly survey of senior managers at NEMA member companies. Those companies represent more than 80 percent of the electroindustry. Details
Ballard Power Systems to Supply Fuel Cells to Daimler AG
Ballard Power Systems, Vancouver, B.C., will supply Daimler AG fuel cell products for the auto manufacturer’s fuel cell car and bus programs. The agreement provides for minimum revenue of approximately $24 million over eighteen months from April 2010, with roughly equal distribution in 2010 and 2011. Ballard Power Systems is a clean energy growth company with product leadership in fuel cell power solutions, focused on the material handling and stationary power markets.
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Legrand/Pass & Seymour Names Bausch Director of Product Marketing
Legrand/Pass & Seymour (Syracuse, N.Y.): Scott Bausch has been named director of product marketing and will lead the company’s commercial and residential product marketing sections. He joined Legrand/Pass & Seymour in 2004 as a product line manager and most recently served as the marketing manager for commercial and industrial products. Bausch earned a B.A. degree from St. John Fisher College and his MBA from Franklin University.
Keller Now COO at MDU Construction Services
MDU Construction Services Group (Bismark, N.D.): Craig Keller has been named COO of the company. He has worked for MDU Resources Group Inc. companies since 1986. MDU Construction Services Group Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of MDU Resources Group Inc. that specializes in electrical line construction, pipeline construction, inside electrical wiring, cabling and mechanical work, fire protection and distribution of specialty equipment. Details