View As Webpage | Email a Friend

 
 
 
May 13, 2019
News 
 
Plant Expo

Trade row deepens as China ups tariffs on US$60B in U.S. goods

The new penalty duties of 5% to 25% on hundreds of U.S. products including batteries, spinach and coffee will take effect June 1


Beer Canada releases 2018 Industry Trends update

The number of licensed brewing facilities operating in Canada increased to 995 in 2018, more than double the number in operation just 5 years ago


Kudlow’s admission about who pays tariffs contradicts Trump

Almost no economist has agreed with Trump's view. Fact-checkers point out that American importers of goods from China pay the tariffs


NDP unveils parts of climate plan in motion as the Green Party edges closer

An NDP motion in the House of Commons will include a request to declare "an environment and climate emergency''
 
Headlines 
 
SME (WMTS)






 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Wainbee

Advancing the Technology of Air Motor Design

GAST MVP Rotary Vane Air Motors, powered by Wainbee Expertise, help manufacturers create the next generation of rotating equipment. MVP air motors are manufactured with housings made of aluminum and stainless steel. Rely on MVP’s modular air motor technology to make your innovative engineered products lighter, quieter, more efficient, and easier to service.

Call 1-888-WAINBEE (924-6233), and speak to one of our solution specialists for your application challenges >> Learn more
 
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE 
 
Insurance forms

2019 Manufacturers’ Outlook Report: Opportunities & Challenges

A whitepaper, prepared by Syspro Canada, provides insights into how manufacturers are optimizing their business processes » Read more
 

The greening of mining… Canada is positioned to be a leader

In the midst of the economy/environment dichotomy, innovators are searching for sustainable technologies for the mining sector » Read more
 
Editor’s Picks 
 
Editor's Pick

Roll out of higher CPP costs expected to affect HR budgets for wages, benefits

Higher mandatory contributions to the CPP and the Quebec Pension Plan will impact the human resource budgets over the next six or seven years » read more
Editor's Pick

‘Everything is in front of us’: Cryptocurrency spurs Quebec regional economy

The Montreal-area company Bitcoin attempts to reduce the social stigma associated with the industry's voracious energy usage » read more
 
LATEST FROM PLANT 
 
Plant Outlook 2019

Carbon pricing offers cold comfort

Business comes up short on the rebates and the policy will likely come up short on emissions reduction. » read more

TECH TIP: Bad vibrations and motors

Watch for electrical component damage. » read more

Build your brand with tools that improve your plant’s processes

Achieve velocity and increase your value to the customer. » read more