Top-of-mind topics in the auto supplier sector include technology, the skilled labour shortage, payment terms, and government policy. The sector itself remains a large and important part of Canada’s manufacturing sector

This excerpt is from Rantings of a Machine Tool Salesman, a new book on life and life running a machine tool company, from former president and current chairman of Mitsui Seiki USA, Scott Walker.

BRP, a Quebec-based powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boat manufacturer, announces that José Boisjoli will be appointed Chairman of the Board succeeding Laurent Beaudoin. This new appointment will be in addition to Boisjoli's current roles of President and CEO and director. Beaudoin...

A sale leaseback is a transaction in which the title of the asset is conveyed, at an agreed upon price, to a financial institution in exchange for a lump-sum cash payment.

Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd. (SSCL), Mississauga, Ont., has announced the retirement of Mark Samuel as chairman of the board, effective Aug. 27, 2019, following 13 years of service in the role. John Caldwell, currently lead director, will become the new chairman. Samuel, who joined the company in 1986...

Magellan Aerospace is partnering with Atlas Elektronik Canada to design and develop the SeaSpider® Anti Torpedo Torpedo program. This C$19 million project will officially launched earlier this year and is expected to conclude in 2023. Magellan will be responsible for the design and development of...

Nissan Canada is shaking up its senior management staff in an effort to meet targets outlined in the automaker's midterm business plan, "M.O.V.E. to 2022." Joni Paiva, currently president of Nissan Canada has been promoted to regional vice president, marketing and sales, for Nissan's Africa, Middle...

Big Ass Fans has introduced the LED Bay Light, with more LEDs than any of the company’s other lights and a module that directs light where it’s needed. The light is bright while remaining cool. It offers six lumen options from 12,000 to 36,000 and three mounting options: aircraft cable,...

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) slammed the federal government's newly released budget as inadequate when it comes to helping Canada's aerospace industry remain competitive globally. “Canadian aerospace plays a major role in the economic health of our nation, and it’s...

Magellan Aerospace, a Mississauga-based manufacturer of aerospace systems and components, has been awarded a C$48 million contract with the Canadian government to perform the licensed manufacture of LUU-2 illumination flares for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The manufacturer announced that...

Magid® has introduced AeroDex™, extremely lightweight gloves that provide 360-degree A4 cut resistance. According to the company, the gloves are more than 50 per cent lighter than a comparable Cut A4, providing flexibility, dexterity, and tactile sensitivity. The D-ROC® GPD482 AeroDex work...

WorkSafeBC has plans to focus on preventing slips, trips, and falls, a widespread cause of injuries with its 2019 high-risk strategy for manufacturing. Slips, trips, and falls are often not perceived as significant hazards, but they can easily lead to severe injuries. However, about a fifth of the...