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Industry update
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Capacity utilization rate increases on higher production
Canadian manufacturing’s capacity utilization rate (not seasonally adjusted) increased from 76.4% in October to 78.8% in November thanks to higher production levels, Statistics Canada reports. -
B.C. flooding affected 28% of manufacturing plants: StatsCan
Despite the gains in manufacturing sales observed for November, supply chain issues continued to impact production in many industries key to job shops, including transportation. Moreover, floods in British Columbia further exacerbated the situation. -
Primary metal manufacturing sales at record levels
The surge in durable goods, transportation equipment and fabricated metal product sales is helping raise primary metal manufacturing to record levels, the latest data from Statistics Canada indicate. -
Durable goods, transportation equipment lead manufacturing surge
Canadian manufacturing sales rose for a second consecutive month in November, rising 2.6% to $63.1 billion on higher sales in 18 of 21 industries, according to the Monthly Survey of Manufacturing from Statistics Canada. -
New Ontario program supports advanced manufacturing
The Ontario government has launched a $40 million Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program to help job shops “get the tools, technology and talent they need to grow, compete and innovate.” -
Canada and Mexico contesting US position on auto industry tax breaks
Canada is joining Mexico in looking to settle a dispute over how automotive sector content requirements are to be applied under the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact.
Shop Tools
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Upgraded metrology software
Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology has announced the third release of its Camio 2021 programming and measurement software. -
Multipurpose thread mills
Emuge-Franken USA has announced the launch of a new line of multipurpose thread mills. -
BLM expands tube bender capability with compact head
BLM Group has announced the availability of its Elect40 all-electric tube bender with an elongated, compact head. -
Walter shoulder milling cutter
Walter has introduced the M5137 Xtra·tec XT shoulder milling cutter. -
New Walter shoulder milling cutter reduces finishing
Walter has introduced a shoulder milling cutter, the M5137 Xtra·tec -
Okuma America launches next-gen machining centre
Okuma America has launched its next-generation machining centre to join the company’s horizontal machining center lineup.
Featured Articles
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Brampton sheet metal fabricator prepares for lights-out manufacturing
In 2017, the Sehmbi family decided to expand their decades-old fabricating business by opening another shop. J.R. Sehmbi would assume management of the newly formed Mill Finish Industries of Brampton, ON, while brother Mani and their father would continue to oversee nearby Millomat Stampings, founded by the elder Sehmbi in 1985. None of them anticipated where it would lead. -
Advanced solutions for smarter and more efficient welding
Almost every industry is focused on smarter and more innovative technology solutions. The common goal has always been striving for quality, repeatability and increased efficiency, all elements that today’s welding solution providers are hyper focused on. -
CASE STUDY: Big benefits with double-sided machining
Many manufacturing companies open their doors focused on a certain industry or market segment, only to expand well beyond the initial business plan. -
Face milling for high surface finish
In the metalworking industry, ensuring a high-grade surface finish has always been one of the main directions in cutting tool development. This is also true for indexable face milling cutters. -
Manufacturing: What’s Next?
by Noelle Stapinsky Around this time last year, corporate CEOs and economists alike were throwing their arms up in the air as they watched all forecasts, economic analyses and five year business plans become obsolete. -
Demers launches all-electric ambulance
Québec-based Demers Ambulances, in collaboration with Lion Electric and the Québec government, unveiled its new 100 per cent electric ambulance on October 18. -
Volvo launches concept vehicle made from fossil-free steel
Volvo Group has announced what it says is the world’s first vehicle made from ‘green’ steel manufactured without the use of fossil fuels. -
Employment figures back to pre-COVID levels: Statistics Canada
A hiring surge last month has helped to lift Canada’s employment figures to pre-pandemic levels, according to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for September. -
Canadian auto production hit hard by chip shortage
Auto production around the world has been affected by the global semiconductor shortage, but in Canada the industry has been especially hard hit, certainly compared to the country’s North American neighbours. -
Magnetic Personality
by staff writer | Photos Bilan Metalworks Avoiding broken tools, damaged fingers, and long setup times
