View As Webpage | Email a Friend

 
 
 
April 22, 2019
News 
 
Syspro Software

Toyota, SoftBank fund, Denso invest US$1B in Uber

The funds are earmarked for developing automated ridesharing services, Uber ATG


Canada slowly pushes for corporate transparency as part of anti-corruption push

A registry, coming into force in June, requires corporations to disclose who has "significant control" of an entity


Jason Kenney, Rachel Notley begin formal transfer of power in Alberta

Kenney won a strong majority in the election on a get-tough policy toward any and all oil and gas opponents


U.S. wins WTO case against China over grain exports

The decision Thursday was the second U.S. victory over China this year in a trade dispute over agriculture
 
Headlines 
 
WSPS (PIP)






 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Lapp USA

Reliable, Real-time Data in Demanding Industrial Environments

LAPP UNITRONIC® Sensor/Fieldbus cables and connectors provide superior industrial grade communication for instruments, actuators, gauges, sensors, and more to support machine, engineering, and warehouse systems in demanding industrial operations. UNITRONIC® provides reliable, real-time data, control, and signal transmission to improve monitor and control. Available PVC, PUR, and TPE jackets withstand harsh plant floor conditions including abrasion, impact, extended temperature, and torsion. UNITRONIC®cables offer tray-rated, continuous flex, and Halogen-free options. Industry compliance: PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CAN/CANopen, AS-Interface, INTERBUS >> Learn More
 
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE 
 
Crunching numbers

New U.S. trade report predicts modest economic gains from new NAFTA

The new report arrived in the face of rising doubts in some quarters about the real impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement » Read more
 
Avanti

Your participation in the 2019 EMC-PLANT salary survey is vital!

Salary information, kept strictly confidential, will help us compare manufacturing remuneration to industry averages. » Read more
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
SEW Eurodrive

SEW-EURODRIVE Gear motor and Electric Drive Repair Service

SEW-EURODRIVE provides optimal gear motor, gear reducer repairs and complete overhaul services for both electromechanical and electric drive products. Our service technicians are always up to date on the latest drive technology and drive automation. Knowledge we are happy to pass along to you to keep your system availability and productivity high. >> Learn More
 
Editor’s Picks 
 
Editor's Pick

A taxing problem: Canadian cities desperately need new sources of revenue

There's a growing gap between how value is created and the limited revenue tools available to cities and towns. The bills add up » read more
Editor's Pick

CRTC orders Quebecor to maintain TVA Sports signal to Bell subscribers

The CRTC held a hearing Wednesday to hear Quebecor's justifications for scrambling the signal of TVA Sports to Bell subscribers on the first night of NHL playoffs » read more
 
LATEST FROM PLANT 
 
Plant Outlook 2019

Station Cold Brew Coffee eyes expansion into CBD-infused beverages

Partnering with Pasha Brands as legalization of edibles approaches in October. » read more

Total power failures: Avoid them with a ‘living’ liability plan

Create a living program that’s monitored regularly. » read more