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Red Lion Controls Acquires MB Connect Line

 

Red Lion Controls, an operating company of UK-based Spectris plc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection, and M2M-communication. The addition of MB connect line supports Red Lion’s strategy to deliver secure, easy-to-use edge connectivity solutions – enabling organizations worldwide to gain secure real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

 

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New Rack Rep for Central USA and Rep Expansion into the Carolinas

 

Hammond Manufacturing, a leader in electrical and rack mounting solutions for over a century, is pleased to announce the addition of two new manufacturer representative appointments. At the beginning of April 2022, Hammond appointed Georgia-based Federal Cable to further cover both North and South Carolinas. Since 2020, Federal Cable has represented Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions product division for Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Effective April 18, 2022, Hammond was selected by Texas-based Vertical Datacom Inc, to represent Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions product division for Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.

 

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Magna Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art South Carolina Facility

 

Magna officially opened the doors on its new facility in Duncan, South Carolina. Magna CEO, Swamy Kotagiri, and company officials were joined today by South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster and other members of local government to celebrate the grand opening. The new 170,000 square foot facility produces exterior mirror systems for customers including BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo. Production has started with roughly 255 employees but is expected to grow to approximately 400 jobs by over the next few years. 

 

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Siemens Critical Infrastructure Defense Center Latest Investment in Canada’s Cybersecurity Network

 

Siemens Canada continues to expand its footprint in New Brunswick and increase its global cybersecurity offering with the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defense Center (CIDC). The center is the first facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT). Siemens has been investing in its Canadian cyber initiatives since launching its Cybersecurity Research and Development Center in May of 2018.

 

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Magna Lands Industry-First Award for Integrated Driver and Occupant Monitoring System

 

With the rapid global growth of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), driver monitoring is quickly becoming an important feature and safety function. Getting ahead of Euro NCAP and General Safety Regulation mandates, Magna has secured a high-volume, global award from a German automaker to bring its industry-first system solution combining its camera, electronics and interior mirror technology to the market starting in 2024.

 

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ATMS May 10-11, 2022 at the Mississauga International Centre

 

The Advanced Transportation Manufacturing Summit (ATMS) brings together Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence OEMs, top tier suppliers, component manufacturers, services and solutions providers through our unique B2B forum. The event will feature one day of high level presentations, panel discussions, and technical workshops on the latest trends in Industry 4.0 and manufacturing technologies. On day 2, participants will get to meet face-to-face in-person or virtually through our service of pre-arranged meetings.

 

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Ontario Supporting Manufacturing Jobs in North Bay

 

The Ontario government is providing $109 million to refurbish 56 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Ontario Northland Remanufacturing and Repair Centre in North Bay. This investment is part of the government’s plan to expand service across the GO rail network and support economic development and job creation in the North. The refurbishment of the bi-level coaches will begin at the end of May and support approximately 100 manufacturing jobs. The scope of work includes new seating and upgrades to washrooms, electrical components, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and door systems.

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Building Ontario with Investments in GO Transit Bi-level Rail Coaches

 

The Ontario government is providing $171 million to refurbish 94 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay. This investment will support ongoing service expansion across the GO rail network, while supporting 200 manufacturing jobs and economic growth in Northwestern Ontario.The refurbished bi-level coaches are expected to be delivered starting in 2023 and will be equipped with new seating, washroom upgrades, updated electrical outlets with USB ports and other cosmetic improvements.

 

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Honeywell Provides Latest Supply Chain Innovation To Help Facilities Become Smarter And Safer

 

Honeywell recently announced a strategic collaboration with OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, giving warehouses and distribution centers throughout North America an automated option to handle some of the most labor-intensive roles in an increasingly scarce job market.

 

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Ontario Secures Another Milestone Auto Investment

 

The Ontario government is supporting a more than $2 billion investment by General Motors of Canada Company with up to $259 million in grant support to transform the company’s Oshawa and CAMI manufacturing plants, as well as improvements across all of GM’s manufacturing and R&D facilities in the province. These investments will pave the way for GM’s first electric vehicle (EV) production line in Ontario in Ingersoll and the continuation of vehicle production in Oshawa, while ensuring the vehicles of the future are built in Ontario and sold across North America.

 

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Ontario Launches First-Ever Hydrogen Strategy

 

The Ontario government has released its Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy to accelerate the development of the low-carbon hydrogen economy in the province that will create jobs and reduce emissions. The strategy will position Ontario as a clean manufacturing hub, ready to support new investments to produce clean steel, electric vehicles (EV), and the batteries that power them.

 

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Endress+Hauser Proves Reliable – International News

 

For the financial year 2021, Endress+Hauser has exceeded its own expectations. The measurement and automation technology specialist achieved new records in incoming orders, sales, profit, and headcount and continued to carry this momentum into the new year. Although the Ukraine conflict is dampening hopes for continuation of the solid growth, the company considers itself well equipped for a difficult economic environment.

 

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Endress+Hauser Reinforces its Logistics Network in Ireland

 

The Endress+Hauser Group will soon be managing its worldwide logistics network from a single operations center in Ireland. A small team of logistics specialists is tasked with managing the day-to-day operation and enabling the smooth and sustainable movement of goods. The responsibility of the Global Logistics Operations Center is to ensure smooth operation of the Endress+Hauser worldwide logistics chain.

 

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Endress+Hauser, Intrepid Group Expand Channel Partnership to Offer Single-Source Solution for Saskatchewan Process Industries

 

Endress+Hauser and Intrepid Group Ltd are broadening their Authorized Channel Partnership to cover Saskatchewan. The expanded agreement allows Intrepid Group to provide customers in that province with Endress+Hauser’s best in class measurement and analysis products as well as the enhanced services and support Endress+Hauser users in Alberta have enjoyed from Intrepid Group since the channel partnership was announced in 2017. For current and future customers in Saskatchewan, Intrepid Group offers a strong local presence to sell and service Endress+Hauser products and to expand the latter’s market share in key sectors such as water/wastewater, potash, mining, oil+gas and food+ beverage.

 

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Ontario Bringing Manufacturing Jobs to Kapuskasing

 

The Ontario government is working for workers by investing over $1.2 million to help over 100 people in Northern Ontario train for apprenticeships and well-paying careers in pulp and paper manufacturing. In partnership with GreenFirst Forest Products, this project is training 66 jobseekers for new and existing roles, as well as upskilling 40 current employees to work on the production of EnviroSmart products, a sustainable alternative to plastic and other fossil fuel-based packaging materials.