Jun. 26, 2018 - GE is selling its distributed power unit to Advent International for $3.25 billion as it continues to shed businesses.

Jun. 22, 2018 - automatica 2018 set new records: More than 46,000 visitors (+ 7 per cent) and 890 exhibitors (+ 7 per cent). Trade Fair Managing Director Falk Senger: “automatica addresses the future topics of human-robot collaboration, digital transformation in production, and service robotics. The strong results show: The history of automation and robotics is being written here in Munich.”

Jun. 22, 2018 - A Chinese automaker that wants to bring out a line of electric cars with some self-driving capabilities has selected BlackBerry Ltd. to provide software designed to ensure critical systems can run safely at all times.

Jun. 21, 2018 - Hexagon AB has announced the acquisition of Spring Technologies, a software provider specializing in integrated solutions for optimizing the machining workflow through machine tool simulation, toolpath verification and optimization, and machine tool management.

Jun. 21, 2018 - A Canadian drywall manufacturer has launched its second trade complaint in two years alleging that the building panels are being dumped by U.S. competitors at unfair prices.

Jun. 14, 2018 - 2018 is a special year for Danfoss Drives, and a milestone in the company’s history. Fifty years ago, Danfoss was the first company to mass-produce AC drives. Since then, Danfoss has specialized in drives technology and digital solutions that enable customers to thrive in a world that is rapidly changing.

Jun. 10, 2018 - Rittal Systems Ltd. has announced 3 Phase Power Systems as its latest Rittal Power Distribution Certified Systems Integrator. Rittal’s Certified System Integrators demonstrate “exceptional knowledge and experience” in specifying and configuring Rittal enclosure, climate control and power distribution systems, describes the company.

Jun. 8, 2018 - JR Automation, a provider of intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions headquartered in Holland, Mich., announced today it has acquired Esys Automation.

Jun. 3, 2018 - The Global Automakers of Canada, on behalf of its 15 member companies, reiterated the concerns of the membership regarding the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the president of the United States on NAFTA partners as well as the European Union.

Jun 3, 2018 - Canada’s tariffs on imported U.S. goods – everything from strawberry jam to sleeping bags – could steer consumers to seek out cheaper, made-in-Canada alternatives, but domestic industry players are fearful that input costs will rise and American politicians could retaliate in kind.

May 30, 2018 - Graybar Canada has entered into a partnership with Festo Canada to serve as its technical distributor for the four Atlantic provinces, where it serves the industrial marketplace from 18 branch offices.

May 29, 2018 - Harting’s Roadshow, a mini-tradeshow on wheels, began visiting customer locations in Alberta and British Columbia this month.

May 26, 2018 - The intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance presented its annual CPES Innovation Awards and its first Women in FHE STEM Award on May 24 at CPES2018, a Canadian conference and trade show exhibition for printable, flexible and hybrid electronics.

May 17, 2018 - Triton has announced its intention to sell Aventics to Emerson, saying there has been an agreement on terms with Emerson and the regulatory approval process is now underway.

May 14, 2018 - The international Fraba Group has achieved the 100th anniversary of its founding, saying it has enjoyed a year of significant growth in sales and profitability.