Together with Aggreko, LineStar, Milwaukee
Tools and Wesco International, the company has built a mini
electrical grid to power the largest celebration of agriculture and
rural living in North
America
TORONTO, Sept. 19,
2023 /CNW/ - Hydro One, together with its partners
Aggreko, LineStar, Milwaukee Tools and Wesco International (Wesco)
are pleased to power the 2023 International Plowing Match and Rural
Expo (IPM) running from September 19 - 23,
2023 in Bowling Green, Dufferin County. For more than 20
years, Hydro One has supported the IPM by building the electrical
grid that powers several events and activities including plowing
competitions, the hundreds of vendors exhibits, and live
entertainment enjoyed by more than 80,000 visitors annually.
"We're proud and honoured to energize our farming customers'
largest annual event," said Lindsay
Zylstra, Vice President, Supply Chain, Hydro One. "The
International Plowing Match hosts our rural, farming and small
business customers and it is important to us that we give back by
supporting this fantastic event through the efforts of our
dedicated and talented employees."
"We're excited to join Hydro One for the first time at this
year's event. Not only do we have the opportunity to demonstrate
our strong partnership but also the tools Hydro One crews use while
supporting their customers," said Guido
Iannucci, Core Trade Specialist, Milwaukee Canada. "By
providing innovative tooling solutions for the attendees and their
respective trades we can deliver on increased productivity and
safety."
"We're proud to partner with Hydro One as sponsors for the 2023
International Plowing Match & Rural Expo," said Mike Stavropoulos, Senior Manager, Utility
T&D Sector, Aggreko. "Beyond illuminating pathways with our
innovate energy and temperature solutions, we're thrilled to serve
farming communities and are grateful to participate at this year's
event."
"Wesco is proud to have worked with HydroOne as their
distribution partner for over 30 years. As part of our commitment
to the HydroOne community, Wesco is excited to co-sponsor the 2023
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, celebrating both the
agricultural and rural community HydroOne serves," said
Mike Barron, Vice President, Utility
Canada Sales.
"LineStar Utility Supply is happy to be partnering with Hydro
One at the International Plowing Match this year," said
Brian Colledge, Vice-President,
Ontario-East, LineStar Utility. "We are driven by a relentless
commitment to safety and excellence. Our mission is to empower our
customers with the tools and solutions they need to conquer
challenges, knowing that their safety is at the heart of everything
we do."
By the numbers
- Approximately 200 poles installed by Hydro One for the
event.
- 800 meters of conductor installed.
- 45 electrical transformers installed.
- Approximately 1,920 hours to build.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy interactive displays at the Hydro
One site during the event where they can learn more about our
partners, as well as experience how Hydro One energizes life across
Ontario every day.
For more information on how Hydro One helps power strong
communities across Ontario, visit
www.hydroone.com/about/corporate-social-responsibility.
Hydro One Limited (TSX:
H)
Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is
Ontario's largest electricity
transmission and distribution provider with approximately 1.5
million valued customers, approximately $31.5 billion in assets as at December 31, 2022, and annual revenues in 2022 of
approximately $7.8 billion.
Our team of approximately 9,300 skilled and dedicated employees
proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system
which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities.
In 2022, Hydro One invested approximately $2.1 billion in its transmission and distribution
networks, and supported the economy through buying approximately
$1.9 billion of goods and
services.
We are committed to the communities where we live and work
through community investment, sustainability and diversity
initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Leader™
by Electricity Canada.
Hydro One Limited's common shares are listed on the TSX and
certain of Hydro One Inc.'s medium term notes are listed on the
NYSE. Additional information can be accessed at www.hydroone.com,
www.sedarplus.com or www.sec.gov.
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