Canadian Industrial Cables Made Simple

Ditch the confusion, nail your specs, and pass inspection with confidence—because one wrong cable choice can cost you delays, rework, and your reputation.

You have been there. A dense spec sheet. A tight deadline. One wrong cable choice means rework, delays, and a hit to your reputation that takes years to rebuild.

This is the session that changes that. Led by two industry experts from Nexans Canada, this virtual session combines foundational knowledge with practical insights that you can apply directly to your next industrial project. No unnecessary theory. Just straight talk from engineers who design and apply these systems every day.

What makes this different? This is not a generic overview. You are learning directly from the people who build and specify these systems: an engineer who knows the code and the products inside out, and a product leader who understands where the industry is headed. Together, they will walk you through the critical details that most training misses: what actually matters on a spec sheet, where contractors commonly make costly errors, and how to interpret the code with confidence.

The stakes are real. Codes evolve. Cable technologies advance. And the contractors who understand these systems win more bids, avoid costly rework, and deliver projects that pass inspection the first time.

This is your opportunity to get ahead. Before your next bid. Before your next inspection.

You will learn how to:

• Decode a cable specification sheet and identify the exact product for your application—so you stop guessing and start specifying with confidence, saving hours of research time and avoiding expensive specification errors.
• Distinguish between armoured and unarmoured cable applications by understanding real installation scenarios where choosing the wrong cable means failed inspections or compromised safety—and learn the code requirements that protect you.
• Interpret key electrical code requirements as they apply to industrial cable systems, including voltage ratings, flame spread, hazardous location classifications, and low smoke zero halogen requirements—so you can walk onto any job site knowing you have met compliance standards.
• Apply best-practice installation techniques that prevent common field failures, including proper shield bonding methods and handling requirements—saving your crew from rework and your project from delay.
• Walk through what to expect during a verification and an integrated systems test—so when the inspector arrives, you are prepared, not panicked.

👥 Ideal Audience: Electrical contractors, project managers, site supervisors, estimators, and anyone specifying or installing industrial power cables. This session is designed for professionals with some field experience who want to deepen their technical knowledge and stay current with evolving standards.

📅 Date: September 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

💻 Where: Virtual on Zoom

💰 Cost: FREE for ECAO members

🔗 Register here today!

Your Guides:

Wissam Geahchan, P.Eng – Applications Engineer, Nexans
Licensed professional engineer with deep expertise in industrial cable systems. Wissam knows the code, the products, and the practical challenges you face on site. He will show you how to apply technical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Anup K.P. – Offer and Innovations Manager, Nexans
Certified Product Manager with 16 years of industry experience across Canada and international markets. Anup brings strategic insight into where cable technology is headed and how you can stay competitive.

Need to Know:

• What to bring: A notepad or digital device for taking notes. A copy of the latest Canadian Electrical Code (if available) for reference.

• NDA Requirement: All attendees must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before joining the session. You will receive a copy of the NDA in your registration confirmation email. Please review, sign, and return it before the session starts.

• Accessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega – tvega@ecao.org