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Continued growth expected for Quebec aerospace
MONTREAL -- This year is shaping up to be as good one for Quebec aerospace companies, according to a new survey that says more than 3,600 new positions are expected to open up in the industry this year. The annual survey from Comite sectoriel de main-d'uvre en aerospatiale, or CAMAQ, says 95 per...
Free metalworking fluid filtration brochure available from Eriez
The Eriez Hydroflow line of Fluid Filtration products help metalworking companies maximize coolant effectiveness and longevity while improving productivity and reducing disposal costs. Customers can now receive a wealth of valuable information about this product line through a free, full-color...
Nissan invests $2 billion in Mexican plant
MEXICO CITY—Nissan Motor Co. is investing $2 billion to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico, creating 3,000 jobs. It will be the Japanese company's third in the country, helping it serve markets throughout the Americas. The company says construction of the plant in the northern state of...
Caterpillar reports 60 per cent profit jump; CAW calls for mass pickets
TORONTO—The Canadian Auto Workers union is picketing in several cities across Canada today to bring attention to the lockout of 420 Electro-Motive employees in London, Ont. Among the cities are St. John's, N.L., Dartmouth near Halifax, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver. There are...
Quebec aerospace industry needs 3,600 workers
MONTREAL: Quebec’s aerospace industry will need more than 3,600 workers this year as the sector continues to grow, according to a survey of companies. The Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre en aérospatiale (CAMAQ), which represents the manpower interests of the...
Attention to detail
In the current economic climate, a new spray booth is not in the cards for most Canadian in-house and independent spray paint operations. But there’s lots you can do to boost the efficiency of the existing spraying system. A recent article by Timothy Kurcz, director of sales, Jessup...
Top gear
“Grinding gears” is not an expression that conjures up a pleasant image… unless you’re New Hamburg, Ontario-based Ontario Drive and Gear. For ODG, grinding gears using new state of the art equipment has changed the “blank-hobb-finish” paradigm and closed the gap...
Highly flexible finishing
Brush Research Manufacturing’s Flex-Hone is a flexible, ball-style hone for surface finishing, deburring and edge blending of products including hydraulic cylinders, where tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes are essential for sealing purposes. The tool can be used in any rotating...
ESAB Acquired by Colfax Corporation
Charter International plc, owner of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, has announced that the firm has been acquired by Colfax Corporation. Colfax Corporation, based in Fulton MD, is a diversified industrial manufacturing company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Charter International plc...
X-Rite launches new Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Quality Control seminar
X-Rite, Incorporated is taking a new training program on the road this spring to 10 U.S. cities and Canada that supplements the company's popular Fundamentals of Color and Appearance (FOCA) by providing hands-on training on sample measurement, data collection and reporting for quality control. The...
Bosch to acquire U.S. automotive firm
BERLIN—Engineering company Robert Bosch GmbH will buy the automotive services division of U.S.-based SPX Corp. for about $1.15 billion. Charlotte, N.C.-based SPX service solutions’ unit develops and manufactures tools, workshop equipment and software for the automotive market. Robert...
FedDev launches advanced manufacturing training initiative
LONDON, Ont.—The Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) has announced a $5-million investment that will allow manufacturing workers in Ontario access to advanced training. The money will expand the Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (AIME)...
Honda starts CR-V production in Alliston
ALLISTON—Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) started production of its 2012 CR-V SUV at the company’s assembly plant in Alliston, Ont. The addition of the CR-V to HCM's production lineup makes it the first Honda plant in North America to produce four models—the Civic, CR-V, Acura MDX and...
Lincoln Extends Money Matters rebate program
Lincoln Electric’s successful Money Matters rebate program has been extended until Feb. 29, 2012. The company has expanded the program to include additional products like the Power MIG 180 Dual and the new Power MIG. Rebates on the new additions are $100 for the Power MIG 180 Dual and $200...
“Harper, get your ass down here” roars crowd at Electro-Motive protest [VIDEO]
LONDON, Ont.—On Saturday an estimated crowd of 15,000 people protested against U.S.-based equipment builder Caterpillar’s lockout of its London, Ont. Electro-Motive plant—Canada’s last remaining locomotive assembly facility. The company locked out its 420 plant workers New...
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