Editor
- FMA
- The Fabricator
- FABTECH
- Canadian Metalworking
Rob Colman
Canadian Fabricating & Welding
1154 Warden Avenue
Toronto, M1R 0A1 Canada
905-235-0471
Robert Colman has worked as a writer and editor for more than 25 years, covering the needs of a variety of trades. He has been dedicated to the metalworking industry for the past 13 years, serving as editor for Metalworking Production & Purchasing (MP&P) and, since January 2016, the editor of Canadian Fabricating & Welding. He graduated with a B.A. degree from McGill University and a Master’s degree from UBC.
Class is in session for college connections
- By Rob Colman
- Apr 12, 2024
- Welding
- Article
Understand the value local colleges offer, and consider how your business can benefit.
Canadian shows offer opportunities for innovation
- By Rob Colman
- Mar 29, 2024
- Fabricating
- Blog Post
Metalworking & Manufacturing Expos, FABTECH Canada ready to roll in first half of the year.
Cobot flexibility opens opportunities for welders
- By Rob Colman
- Mar 25, 2024
- Welding
- Article
With simpler user interfaces and arm size options, the possibilities may seem endless.
Thoughts on accessibility and automation
- By Rob Colman
- Mar 15, 2024
- Automation and Software
- Blog Post
How automation can allow for greater diversity.
Core competencies keep Richmond Steel busy after 30 years
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 13, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Product mix, customer service, and its team help Hamilton, Ont.-based steel supplier thrive through challenging times.
Nature comes to life in artist Angello Glaros’ hands
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 9, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Nanaimo, B.C.-based Angellos Glaros demonstrates how metal can be shaped to look lifelike with heron sculpture.
The need for speed and agility in 2024
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 7, 2024
- Fabricating
- Blog Post
The federal government’s Fall Economic Statement set a positive direction for 2024, but implementation needs to happen faster.
An even keel for 2024 at AMADA AMERICA
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 5, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
AMADA AMERICA COO Patrick Medlin focuses on lean production, customer sustainability to manage new year’s outlook.
Setting safety milestones at AGI Olds
- By Rob Colman
- Jan 30, 2024
- Management
- Article
AGI celebrated an outstanding safety milestone at its Olds manufacturing facility with a no lost time incidence record that spans a decade.
15 years of MaJIC
- By Rob Colman
- Jan 24, 2024
- Welding
- Blog Post
MaJIC is a not-for-profit providing certification testing, technical guidance, customized training, procedure development, and applied research.
Training for the world
- By Rob Colman
- Jan 22, 2024
- Welding
- Article
Alberta welder Ben Rainforth won gold at Skills Canada, and now, with help from instructor Lee Yasinski, he is preparing for WorldSkills 2024 in France.
Accelerating change at Brunswick Steel
- By Rob Colman
- Jan 18, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Winnipeg service centre adds tube cutter, second fibre laser, and three brakes, along with peripheral tools to ease product flow.
Tackling the talent gap: Welcome to the multiverse
- By Rob Colman
- Jan 16, 2024
- Fabricating
- Blog Post
Many articles in the December 2023 issue of Canadian Fabricating & Welding serve as reminders of your talent pool options.
New look, new perspective for FMA
- By Rob Colman
- Dec 27, 2023
- Fabricating
- Blog Post
CFW’s parent company, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, has gone through a rebrand to better reflect its place in the industry.
Step-by-step apprenticeship
- By Rob Colman
- Dec 18, 2023
- Fabricating
- Article
Platform offers apprentice engagement guidance, encouragement to take advantage of federal funding.
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