Well known sales expert at Lafert N.A. succumbs to cancer We at Electrical Apparatus were sad to learn of the death last week of John Ainsworth. John, a veteran in the Southern Ontario motor industry and a longtime EASA member, worked in the motor industry for over 35 years; first in the service sector of […]
Continue readingFilling the motor capability gap
SPONSORED CONTENT from LAFERT NA by Matthew Temple, P. Eng — Outside Sales, Lafert NA PM Motors for Motion Applications Permanent magnet motors are ideal for automated equipment applications where induction motor performance falls short of the mark, or servo motor cost and complexity is impractical. We at Lafert have developed a series of […]
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Congratulations—and best of luck—to all of the 2018 EASA exhibitors! A convention wouldn’t be much without its exhibitors. They make up the foundation, and even if we’ve grown immune to stopping at each booth over the years, attendees almost always find something new. Here’s an overview of where some of the EASA exhibitors will be […]
Continue readingMore Than Motors: HVAC/R
Part One of a new series in EA exploring fields of expertise for electromechanical service professionals looking to expand HVAC/R service may represent an untapped opportunity for many service companies. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, as the acronym goes, refers to the mechanics of maintaining an environment within established ranges of temperature, humidity, and […]
Continue readingThe 20-Year Club
EASA’s longest-tenured exhibitors at year 75 of the convention The Electrical Apparatus Service Association’s annual convention has long since been recognized as one of the premier events for the electromechanical service industry, so it’s no surprise when companies return each year. “EASA truly appreciates its many loyal exhibitors. They contribute to the overall success of the […]
Continue readingLafert NA appoints Stephen Anderson as outside salesman for oil and gas industry
Stephen Anderson has joined Lafert NA as a new outside salesman, with a focus on the oil and gas industry. Anderson brings over 30 years of experience in the motor industry working on large projects in the low and medium voltage motor ranges. Lafert NA is a Mississauga, Ontario manufacturer of metric motors, pumps and gearboxes […]
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