Make Manufacturing Excellence a Goal

The future of manufacturing—like many other industries—is linked to quality. It is the high quality of produced parts and the Canadian workforce that will keep manufacturing strong in this country.

The future of manufacturing—like many other industries—is linked to quality. It is the high quality of produced parts and the Canadian workforce that will keep manufacturing strong in this country.

Since its founding in 1905, Canadian Metalworking has been observing the metalworking industry, and it has been witness to many trends, such as the creation of PLCs and CNCs, lean strategies, the rise of automation, offshoring, and, thankfully, reshoring. Increasingly complex equipment is the norm on the shop floors of today. This means that it has become even more important than ever before to keep on top of trends, news, and new technology, and Canadian Metalworking remains committed to giving its readers the best of the best.

This year brings some positive change to the pages of this magazine. Because it is our goal to report timely, relevant news, Canadian Metalworking is becoming Canada’s only national magazine covering the machining marketplace to be printed each and every month.

Also launched in 1905, and knowing a thing or two about quality, was the Rolex timepiece company. This company, the vision of Hans Wilsdorf, started in London, England, to change the way people could find out the time. It was simple: He dreamed of a watch worn on the wrist.

Until this point in history, wristwatches were not very precise, but Wilsdorf wanted a product that was both reliable and stylish.

For Wilsdorf, much like Canadian manufacturers of the 21st century, the goal was quality. He knew that if he could provide a wearable watch of unmatched elegance and functionality, the public at large would want one. And, more than a century later, he was proven to be correct.

Today Rolex is as much a symbol of quality as it is a timepiece.

After nearly 15 years of providing my uniquely Canadian look at the world of metal manufacturing, I am pleased to take the helm of this, the flagship of metalworking media in Canada. At Canadian Metalworking, it is our ongoing goal to write about the technologies that matter to Canadian manufacturers from coast to coast, technologies that can have a dramatic effect on shop productivity.

If you have a shop, process, or personality that is unique, let us know; we’d love to chat.

Now, about that Rolex.

About the Author
Canadian Metalworking

Joe Thompson

Editor

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Joe Thompson has been covering the Canadian manufacturing sector for nearly two decades. He is responsible for the day-to-day editorial direction of the magazine, providing a uniquely Canadian look at the world of metal manufacturing.

An award-winning writer and graduate of the Sheridan College journalism program, he has published articles worldwide in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical, infrastructure, and entertainment.