Joint Open House reconnects manufacturers with their suppliers

Sourcing new shop floor equipment can be a daunting task. But thanks to the efforts of four Ontario-based machine tool builders and distributors, this process can be a little more streamlined for manufacturers that attend the Joint Open House event May 8-9, 2024.

This event has been held annually since 2006 and is sponsored by machine tool distributors and builders based in Mississauga and Oakville, Ont. The participants are DMG MORI Canada, Elliott Matsuura Canada, EMEC Machine Tools, and Ferro Technique.

More than 60 CNC machines with technology from 24 machine tool builders will be on display at the four company locations.

“From what we hear in the industry, everyone is looking for automation options,” said Matt Fleming, president of Ferro Technique. “They are looking for anything that reduces their reliance on non-value-add manual labour. And often, they're not looking for just a machine, but are looking for a complete turnkey or sharekey.”

Fleming said that visitors can use this event to connect with applications and programming support at all four locations to solve current problems that are happening in their shop.

“It's nice to see some machines and automation, but we also have 39 other suppliers involved. These are software manufacturers, tooling suppliers, probes and measurement, bar feeders, and mist collectors that will be present at the four locations,” said Fleming.

Attendees have the opportunity to win prizes, including $25,000 in tooling certificates donated by Sandvik Coromant (one $10,000 and three $5,000 tooling certificates) and $20,000 in tooling certificates donated by Kennametal (four $5,000 tooling certificates). Prize winners will be drawn from Passports stamped at all four distributor locations.

Visitors to all four locations will also receive eight hours of free service from one distributor, limited to eight hours per company and valid through 2024.

Refreshments and light meals will be served throughout the day.

To learn more or register, visit the following:

DMG MORI Canada

395 Ambassador Dr., Mississauga, Ont.

905-795-2891

www.dmgmori.com

Elliott Matsuura Canada

2120 Buckingham Rd., Oakville, Ont.

905-829-2211

www.elliottmachinery.com

EMEC Machine Tools

205 Admiral Blvd., Mississauga, Ont.

905-565-3570

www.emecmt.com

Ferro Technique

5620 Timberlea Blvd., Mississauga, Ont.

905-890-3231

www.ferrotechnique.com