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Exair Corp

Companies launch mandatory vaccination policies and experts expect more coming

Many resisted the idea at first because vaccine supply was low in Canada and they worried about enforcing a policy centred around a shot that not all staff could access.


Auto parts producers warn of more supply issues to come in semiconductor shortage

Magna International Inc. said it now expects 1.6 million fewer vehicles built this year than what it had predicted only in May.


Federal government invests $40K in Kruger Products paper plant

This funding will enable Kruger Products to take the necessary steps to certify its Crabtree plant to the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard.
 
 
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JW Winco

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. » Learn more
 
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BioProducts Institute

Federal government announces over $3.5M in support for UBC’s BioProducts Institute

Using waste and residue from B.C. forests, this approach will create alternatives to plastic-based, single use products. » Read more
 
Micro Bird

Micro Bird acquires controlling interest in EV drivetrain integrator

Ecotuned has successfully developed an EV drivetrain for light and medium duty applications. » Read more
 
Acura

Acura debuts its new 600hp NSX Type S at Monterey Car Week

350 of the limited run supercar will be built for global distribution, 15 units are destined for Canada with a MSRP of $221,500. » Read more
 
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Syspro Software

Live Webinar: How to source accurately with effective Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

The supply chain landscape has fundamentally shifted in the past year and a half. As disruptions threatened business continuity, the focus has moved to having a dependable, agile, and efficient supply chain. Manufacturers can no longer afford to run out of raw materials or overstock and have excess cash tied to inventory.

Join us for session 2 of this three-part webinar series to learn how you can balance supply and demand by efficiently planning material and production capacity with effective Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
» Register here
 
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Canadian election 2021

Canadian election 2021: Voters head to the polls with the pandemic, climate change top of mind

Canadians are looking for a party that can open the economy up while keeping everyone safe. » Read more
Masks

Facts, fears and the evolution of masking throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Masks may become more complex, political and performative. » Read more
Space race

The billionaire space race reflects a colonial mindset that fails to imagine a different world

The promises billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos make for colonization are similar in ambition to those of four centuries ago. » Read more
 
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Biosa invests in N95 and N99 mask production and PPE material

Biosa Technologies is investing over $1.23 million in the development, manufacturing and distribution of non-woven filtration material for N95 and N99 mask production. » Read more...

Francis Scarpaleggia announces over $2 million to FPInnovations

Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament, Lac-Saint-Louis and Caucus Chair, announced $2,178,533 in financial support to FPInnovations. » Read more...