Remembering John Ainsworth

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 […]

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Filling 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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Exhibitors Overview

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 […]

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More 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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When in Rome…

Georgia electric motor shop catches repeat burglar The following describe the actions of a man who is one of the three: a) A copper wiring enthusiast and avid mechanical experimenter b) A run-of-the-mill thief c) A complete nutbar In Rome, Georgia, a man has been jailed for multiple burglaries and $150,000 in damages to 11 electric […]

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Lafert 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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