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Microsoft Canada

Federal government invests $132K in SEREX for developing green projects in Quebec

This support from CED will enable the CCTT to acquire specialized equipment for compression testing of packaging materials.


Magna International announces that it is idling its Russian operations

Magna has six plants in Russia and about 2,500 employees


Biden launches ‘Buy American’ plan across the U.S.

Buy American includes increasing the requirement for domestic content in federal infrastructure projects to 75 per cent by 2029, up from the current 55 per cent.
 
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Rust-Oleum

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Seneca

Seneca receives $4.8M in funding from Ontario government

Funds will enhance buildings and learning spaces at four campuses. » Read more
 
Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms reduces grain bag environmental handling fee

The non-refundable EHF drops from the current 25 cents per kilogram to 22.5 cents per kilogram. » Read more
 
Festo

Festo introduces a new robot platform for automated liquid handling systems

Festo’s new Modular Gantry Robot platform for laboratory-based automated liquid handling systems. » Read more
 
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Women in Manufacturing

Women in Manufacturing - FREE VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us on March 22 to lead the charge on diversity, equity and inclusion in Canada’s manufacturing sector. Industry experts will share strategies for forging new opportunities for women in the manufacturing industry. Be part of the conversation.

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Automation Tools

How to choose the right automation tools for your machine shop

For machine shops wanting to streamline tedious work or improve efficiency, automation can be an invaluable tool. » Read more
SEC

SEC is considering climate disclosure rules for U.S. companies – and facing threats of lawsuits

The SEC’s forthcoming climate risk disclosure rule will not be the final effort to use information to shape the private sector’s response to climate change. » Read more
Virtual Event

[VIRTUAL EVENT] Join us on March 22 for Advance: Women in Manufacturing March 22, 2022 at 1:00pm ET

15 of Annex Business Media’s manufacturing media brands are coming together to host Advance: Women in Manufacturing, a virtual event on March 22 at 1 pm. » Read more
 
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Stellantis donates €1 million to Ukrainian refugees

With the support of Stellantis’ head of operations in Ukraine, Stellantis will rely on a local NGO to support Ukrainians in using this fund. » Read more

Letenda unveils Electrip, zero-emission city buses designed in Quebec

The Electrip is an ultra-lightweight, long-range, nine-metre intermediate bus. » Read more