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FedDev Ontario invests $7.5M in Invest WindsorEssex to help advanced manufacturers scale up

The investment aims to support 1,350 entrepreneurs and helping to scale firms in the automobility sector and attract $40 million in foreign direct investment.


Manufacturers are newest targets for ransomware attacks, study finds

Manufacturers in several countries have been hit by attacks from DarkSide, which the FBI says was behind the attack on Colonial Pipeline.


ENERGY STAR® Canada recognizes top energy efficiency performers in manufacturing

ENERGY STAR Canada is a voluntary partnership between the government and manufacturers working to use natural resources more wisely.
 
 
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JW Winco – most extensive selection of machine parts for Canada

JW Winco’s local branch in the GTA, with its 8,400 sqft facility, offers stock for most of our popular items out of our extensive product range of over 80,000 SKUs. Our team provides exceptional service and expedited lead times to our customers Canada-wide. We offer a wide range of standard machine parts incl. knobs, handles, hinges, levers, leveling feet, handwheels, toggle clamps, indexing plungers, casters, and many more. Please contact us at 1 (800) 397-6993 or sales@jwwinco.ca

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BayWa r.e. partners with Polar Racking to distribute ‘Made for Canada’ racking for the ground mount market

Polar Racking designs, engineers, and manufactures leading racking solutions. » Register here for free
 
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Electromate expands portfolio to include Collaborative Robots manufacturing by Universal Robots

Electromate’s new partnership with Universal Robots will expand its reach to end users and manufacturers needing turnkey robot systems across Canada. » Read more
 
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Derby Building Products consolidates all its activities in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures

Significant spinoffs are expected in the region as the company plans to source raw materials, supplies and services from local and Québec suppliers. » Read more
 
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Protect the Health of Your Workforce with Tork

As the workforce makes its way back to work, office hygiene has never been more vital. Tork provides facility managers with the tools for workers to feel confident that they are entering a clean and safe workplace. With Tork solutions, employees can feel protected, healthy, and secure. Learn more
 
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Field Notes: 3D in Action conference panel provides tips to secure funding from government organizations

One of the most common hurdles listed by manufacturing businesses in scaling up is often capital investment. » Read more
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Smartwatches are a bigger distraction to drivers than mobile phones

Study finds that smartwatches were more distracting to drivers than mobile phones, while voice assistants were less distracting. » Read more
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Why we need to seriously reconsider COVID-19 vaccination passports

The promise of improved pandemic travel will likely be kept, there will also be a series of policy challenges, privacy concerns and troubling consequences of social sorting. » Read more
 
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Medical plastics’ demand to hasten growth: report

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Transformative Mega Trends Power the Global Medical Plastics Market, finds that the surge in demand for medical plastics will drive the industry. » Read more

The CFIA invests in food safety research and technology

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced funding to three companies to solve challenges faced by the Agency and benefit businesses. » Read more