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B.C. understands its manufacturing workforce dilemma
- By Joe Thompson
- Jan 29, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
Donations, government funding, and local manufacturers willing to give make B.C. a case history for the rest of Canada.
Is your manufacturing business creditor-proof?
- By Hogarth Clauzel and Mark Borkowski
- Jan 25, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
Creditor-proofing is a legal strategy that protects your assets from creditors and litigants.
Tips for funding machines and automation
- By Ken Hurwitz
- Jan 19, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
Using an equipment leasing company as a complement to your bank is a good idea because they have access to several funding sources.
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.
Canadian Metalworking top 10 countdown of 2023
- Dec 29, 2023
- Metalworking
- Blog Post
A look at some of the most popular metalworking content of the year.
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.
Canada’s 2024 manufacturing outlook appears bright
- By Joe Thompson
- Dec 20, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
Reports indicate that new technology adoption is being slowed by a lack of qualified skilled workers in the labour pool. That’s a problem.
Use your year-end for financial reflection
- By Ken Hurwitz
- Dec 15, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
Year-end is a good time to look at expanding your operating lines or get financial approvals in place for additional equipment.
5 steps to improve work-life balance
- Dec 11, 2023
- Health & Safety
- Blog Post
Before implementing any work-life initiative, it’s important that shops understand what it really is and what it means for workers.
Leasing manufacturing equipment changes your balance sheet
- By Ken Hurwitz
- Dec 1, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
It’s important to talk with your accountant or business adviser before making equipment purchases.
Hiring manufacturing workers may get easier as Gen Z enters the field
- By Joe Thompson
- Nov 17, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
Does your company have what it takes to attract the next generation of manufacturing workers?
How to support a multi-generational workplace
- Oct 17, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
With a little consideration and good communication, you’ll reap the benefits of a multi-generational workplace
Raise cash by using a sale leaseback
- By Ken Hurwitz
- Oct 9, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
A sale leaseback is a transaction that conveys ownership of existing equipment to a financial institution in exchange for a lump sum cash payment.
Will a lack of skilled workers kill manufacturing in Canada?
- By Joe Thompson
- Sep 29, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
Technology adoption, or the lack thereof, is Canada’s canary in the coal mine. It’s an indicator that something bad is about to happen.
Even with automation push, fundamentals still valuable
- By Rob Colman
- Sep 27, 2023
- Fabricating
- Blog Post
Reflecting on the L’Eroica bike race, the art of any worthy craft is worth celebrating.
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