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February 1, 2019
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Former SNC Lavalin CEO Pierre Duhaime pleads guilty for role in hospital bribery

Duhaime left SNC-Lavalin in March 2012 after an independent review found that he had approved $56-million in payments to undisclosed agents


Trump blames Russia as U.S. pulls out of nuclear arms treaty

The INF treaty, signed in 1987, has been a centerpiece of superpower arms control since the Cold War


As U.S. questions free trade, EU and Japan usher in new deal

The EU and Japan account for almost a third of the world's economy


Trump plans to meet Xi after U.S. China talks end with no deal

March 2 is the point at which the U.S. would escalate import taxes on US$200 billion in Chinese goods if there was no deal
 
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Preventing VFD-induced bearing damage in electric motors

Electric motors fitted with variable frequency drives are at risk of bearing damage. Here are two ways to prevent VFD-induced bearing damage » Learn More

Digital transformation is achievable for all manufacturers

A ‘DX’ strategy unlocks real value today and transforms your business for future success » Learn More

Use your money wisely: Part 2

This is Part 2 of a two-part series featuring the most common and most interesting leasing/financing questions » Learn More

Concern heightened among Canadian manufacturers over U.S. protectionism [PLANT]

Outlook 2019 study shows they’re expecting business to be good, but confidence has tumbled since last year » Learn More
 
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U.S. federal court again blocks San Francisco warning on soda ads

The ruling is a victory for the beverage industry » read more

Science Says: Can a Super Bowl ad give you brain tingles?

Advertisers use ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, to induce pleasant feelings and increase positive associations with their products » read more
 
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