September 5, 2023 Local manufacturing expands to create 30 good-paying jobs in Cobourg The Ontario government is welcoming two new investments totalling $8.4 million by Cobourg manufacturing companies Beneco Packaging and Custom Plastics International Limited. These investments will increase the production of made-in-Ontario products and create 30 new, good-paying jobs in Cobourg. “With over 820,000…
August 29, 2023 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has published details of its quarterly sustainability impact performance, alongside its half-year financial results. At the end of this quarter, the company is halfway through its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program spanning 2021-2025. By measuring and disclosing progress every few months,…
August 29, 2023 Siemens Mobility received 81 of 100 points in the latest EcoVadis Sustainability Rating and was awarded the platinum certificate for sustainability. With this score, the company ranked in the top 1 percent of the assessed companies and was the leading company in the rail industry. Siemens Mobility achieved progress in all strategic…
August 28, 2023 Province accepting proposals for investment solutions to help people on social assistance, including those with criminal records, find purpose-driven careers The Ontario government is investing an additional $160 million in the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to tackle the labour shortage and help at least 100,000 workers get free training to meet the…
$3 million in funding helping six companies bring Ontario medical innovations to the world August 22., 2023 The Ontario government is investing $3 million to help six life sciences companies develop and bring to market made-in-Ontario medical innovations and health-care solutions. These companies are the first recipients to receive support from the province’s Life Sciences…
ANCA’s dynamic new FX-RFID automated regrinding solution runs mixed tool batches lights out August 22, 2023 Automated regrinding solutions have gained popularity among tool service providers due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness in saving time, manual labor, and resources. With the ANCA RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) regrinding solution, tools of various types and diameters and…
August 22, 2023 By Jan Irzyk Why This Is the Year of CNC Automation There’s certainly no arguing that we’re living in interesting times. But, in fact, the COVID pandemic may play a part in spurring changes to how we live and work that result in a better existence for us all. But it isn’t COVID…
ABB Canada interns unveil new perspectives in a series of engaging talks during thought pollination event August 22, 2023 A vibrant display of unconstrained thinking and ingenuity unfolded at ABB Canada’s Thought Pollination networking event, where seven interns took center stage, presenting their ideas to employees and the leadership team. The event captivated a multi-generational…
Macrodyne Technologies will create 25 good-paying jobs in Vaughan August 22, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $5 million investment by Macrodyne Technologies Inc., North America’s largest manufacturer of hydraulic presses and automation systems, equipment used by manufacturers in over 40 industries to shape and mould materials such as metal, plastic, rubber and wood….
Siltech Corporation expansion will create good-paying jobs in Fort Erie August 21, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $100 million investment by Siltech Corporation, an Ontario manufacturer of specialty silicone used in the personal care, automotive, agriculture, pulp and paper, and oil and gas industries. The investment, to build a new manufacturing facility in…
August 21, 2023 $9.7 million in funding helping the Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization bring new technologies to market The Ontario government is investing up to $9.7 million to support a project by the Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO) that will help Ontario companies in the life sciences sector adopt and develop critical technologies, such as 5G, ethical…
August 21, 2023 Join Mitsubishi Electric Automation at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 11th-13th, 2023 for a first look at a 3D Bin Picking robot demo, perfect for automating packaging processes Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. will be in attendance in booth N-10011 at PACK EXPO 2023 demonstrating automation solutions for consumer-packaged goods and…
August 21, 2023 Edmund Boland Appointed as General Manager of ANCA CNC Machines ANCA is proud to announce the appointment of Edmund Boland as the new General Manager of ANCA CNC Machines. Edmund is the son of ANCA co-founder Pat Boland and brings an impressive 15-year tenure at ANCA. Pat Boland, ANCA co-founder said, “When…
August 21, 2023 From October 2nd to October 4th, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing Water/Wastewater industry solutions, including a new water pumping demo, that are Automating the World for a Sustainable Future Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. will be demonstrating automation solutions at the WEFTEC 2023 show in Chicago at McCormick Place. WEFTEC brings together…
CES Transformers expansion will create 80 good-paying jobs in Markham August 21, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $4 million investment by CES Transformers, a leading manufacturer of power transformers, the devices used to transmit electrical power from one circuit to another. This investment, to expand the company’s existing facility and increase production, will…
August 18, 2023 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents electrical and automation manufacturers, distributors, and sales agents committed to electrical safety in Canada. The EFC Motor & Generator Business Section has developed an industry web portal and downloadable checklist that reminds consumers of the importance of purchasing safe and reliable motors that meet safety and quality standards….