Business View Magazine | March 2018

183 LED lighting,controls and sensors,wire and cable,fus- es,electricheat,and other scalable products,to support integrated,energymanagement infrastructures. The electrical industryalso plays a pivotal role in supporting the development of recycling programs, set to allowusers to safelyand efficientlydispose of certain electrical products,such as lamps,fixtures,and ballasts; batteries; power tools and outdoor power equipment—ensuring these products do not end up in landfills.Electrical manufacturers are demonstrat- ing strong,corporate citizen leadership by supporting these programs and ensuring that provincially-man- dated products are captured under an approved recy- cling programat the end of their lifecycle. Through thesemeasures,the electrical industry is building a sustainable future to help lower the nation’s energyuse footprint and provide a cleaner,greener environment. As themarket moves full speed aheadwith its reliance on smart,connected solutions,the Electri- cal industry is at the forefront of thismovement by supplying and installing innovative,intelligent,and energy-efficient products that users can depend on to drive their integrated,socially-responsible experiences forward.The industry’s strong focus on electrical inno- vation and sustainabilitywill inspire newpossibilities that societyhas yet to discover! nnn Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is a national association that empowers Canadian electrical manufacturers,distributors,and agents with a commonvoice,business intelligence,a network,and support to thrive in a changing environment. EFC represents over 220member companies that manufacture, distribute,market and sell awide range of electrical products,includ- ing distribution equipment,industrial controls,lighting,motors and generators,transformers,wire and cable,wiring supplies,and electric heating.Together,EFCmembers contribute over $10B to the Canadi- an economy and employing approximately 40,000workers inmore than 1,200 facilities across the country.EFCalsomaintains a strong focus on electrical safety,sustainability,advocacy,codes and standards, and also serves as a hub of networking,education,and industry research.For more information,visit www.electrofed.com.