Industry Update
June 25, 2019
EMEC Machine Tools and Krueger Machining is hosting an advanced five axis machining networking event in Tecumseh, ON, in the Windsor area on July 10th.
June 19, 2019
The Federal Government of Canada is investing $49 billion in aerospace innovation to support competitiveness in the sector.
June 19, 2019
The CWB Welding Foundation has launched a welding program for women with support from the Government of Canada's Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program.
June 12, 2019
Landing gear manufacturer Héroux-Devtek Inc. has concluded the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Montréal-based Alta Précision Inc., a manufacturer of high-precision landing gear components.
June 12, 2019
Eclipse Automation has purchased custom automation equipment manufacturer D&D Automation of Stratford, ON.
June 10, 2019
In a new partnership, UA Canada is adopting CWBi Acorn as a training tool for its welder members.
June 9, 2019
Skills/Compétences Canada announced the final medal results of the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) on May 30.
June 9, 2019
The federal government has announced that it will be spending $15.7 billion to build 18 new Coast Guard ships.
June 5, 2019
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has launched a $250 million venture capital fund to foster innovation and digitization in legacy Canadian industries including agriculture, resource extraction and manufacturing.
June 5, 2019
Despite the downturn in business conditions, manufacturers remain upbeat regarding future output, according to the latest IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). .
May 29, 2019
The federal Ministry of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour has announced a new project to help internationally trained newcomers in Milton, ON get their foreign credentials recognized.
May 29, 2019
Mazak has announced that it is expanding and updating the Spindle Rebuild Department at its Kentucky Manufacturing Campus.
May 28, 2019
Conestoga College, based in Kitchener, ON, will implement and lead a welding pre-apprenticeship training program that will be delivered across the country.
May 28, 2019
Over the past several years the automotive industry has taken a serious interest in an innovative lab at the University of Windsor that is spearheading research into electric and connected vehicles.
May 24, 2019
On Tuesday May 28, Skills/Compétences Canada will host the 25th Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Halifax.
May 24, 2019
Lamarche Machinery Inc. has announced that it will be a featured exhibitor at the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS). The event takes place June 4-6 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
May 22, 2019
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has announced it is spending $1,540,000 to support four Québec manufacturers in the province’s Acton Vale region.
May 15, 2019
OSG Corporation has announced the “OSG 4.0” smart manufacturing initiative.
May 14, 2019
The Prima Power hP4060 hydraulic press brake
Prima Power has signed an agreement with Gasparini for the distribution of products in the Gasparini range with Prima Power brand and colours.
May 14, 2019
Helix Labs Inc. of Toronto, maker of what it says is the most compact, lightest and safest folding bike available, recently decided to automate its manufacturing facilities to meet demand for cost savings, quality and consistency.
