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Ontario throne speech emphasizes recovery, determination to avoid future lockdowns

Massive levels of new spending for supports during the pandemic have left Ontario in a significant financial hole. » Read more

Magna International’s offer to buy Veoneer Inc. beat by Qualcomm’s offer

Qualcomm stepped in with an offer of US$37 per share for a total value of about US$4.5 billion. » Read more

Toys may sell out earlier this year due to supply chain issues – Canadian Toy Association

Packaged goods manufacturers from all around the world have reported supply chain issues. » Read more

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Steadiwear Inc. develops a new glove to combat Parkinson’s and hand tremors

The team reduced the size of the glove by half and the weight by 30 per cent so that it is now less than one pound. » Read more

Cepheid announces commercial operations in Canada

Cepheid is the company behind GeneXpert^® Systems and Xpert^® tests that deliver real-time PCR test results. » Read more

Armstrong announces new Parts Kits for a range of pumps and circulators

The Parts Kits include all the replacement parts and related hardware required to complete specific service and maintenance tasks. » Read more

NEWS

Thordon Bearings appoints new Technical Director as part of company-wide restructure

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Axiom Group buys injection molding compounder to support development of EV components

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Solar Alliance signs contract for Kentucky solar project with Boyd CAT

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New plant in Germany aims to cut flying’s carbon footprint

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City of Temecula adds GreenPower’s EV Star to its fleet

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Kontrol Technologies receives initial BioCloud order from HVAC company

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

2022 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook Report findings discussion on Oct. 21 [Roundtable]

Join us online October 21, 1-2:30 EST as we discuss the results of the Advanced Manufacturing Outlook Report findings with a panel of industry experts. » Read more

Testing high-touch surfaces in grocery stores for COVID-19

A recent study found that the risk is low if physical distancing guidelines and recommended cleaning protocols are followed. » Read more

Environmentalists must pressure the Indian government to take action on climate

India is the world’s third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, and its electricity and heating sector produces more than 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions annually. » Read more

LATEST FROM PLANT

PMI continues to signal strong growth, but global supply shortages force record rates of inflation

According to IHS Markit, Canada’s manufacturing sector concluded the third quarter of 2021 with another robust expansion. » Read more

Fenner Precision Polymers acquires Lumsden Corporation

Under the acquisition, all product brands will be retained and rolled up under the Fenner Precision Polymers portfolio of belting and high-value component solutions. » Read more