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Manitoba Virtual Centre of Manufacturing Excellence set to open
Written by Craig Pearson Wednesday, 07 July 2010 09:43
Manitoba will soon benefit from an exclusive federal and provincial government initiative designed to make the province's manufacturing sector more competitive. The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), Manitoba Division,…
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Innovation starts with talented workers: Deloitte
Written by Craig Pearson Wednesday, 30 June 2010 09:08
If Canadian manufacturers want to truly compete on the global stage, they're going to have to turn away from investments in labour, materials and energy and instead prioritize the hiring…
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The Ford Essex engine plant in Windsor is undergoing yet another transformation – one that is intended to introduce 757 new jobs to the area over the next five years.…
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The rising loonie is starting to take its toll on Canadian-based companies, tempting them to set up shop elsewhere. Omron is just one of the latest manufacturers to make the…
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Details emerge about new advanced manufacturing park
Written by Mary Del Ciancio Monday, 03 May 2010 15:08
The first project to be built at London’s new advanced manufacturing park will be known as the WindEEE Dome – and it will be the world’s first hexagonal wind tunnel.…
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What can manufacturing plant closures tell us about resource reallocation and industrial renewal? More than you think. A new Statistics Canada’s report, Death of Canadian Manufacturing Plants: Heterogeneous Responses to…
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Wind offers new opportunity for manufacturers
Written by Mary Del Ciancio Tuesday, 20 April 2010 10:34
Wind energy is a promising sector for Canadian businesses – one that is expected to attract $1 trillion in investments between now and 2020. And Canadian manufacturers are well poised…
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If the Ontario government gets its way, a Volkswagen AG engine or transmission plant may soon find its way to the province. The German automaker is expected to begin production…
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While the 2009 global recession definitely left its mark on Phoenix Contact, the industrial connection technology manufacturer took advantage of the downturn to emerge fully prepared for the resulting upswing.…
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Manufacturing sales continued to edge upwards in February – although transportation manufacturers were left out of the good news. According to Statistics Canada’s monthly manufacturing report, manufacturers saw a 0.1…
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Siemens Canada's national tour series stopped in Oakville, Ont., on May 16 to showcase the company's latest TIA Portal V12 software and next generation controller family SIMATIC S7-1500. Watch as…
