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GM and POSCO to build plant in Quebec to produce battery material

GM and POSCO to collaborate on a battery materials plant for the production of electric vehicles.


Federal government announces $9.5M for Réseau des SADC et CAE

The SADCs and CAEs have been integrating sustainable development into their actions.


GM Oshawa plant’s 1,200 line positions comprised of almost 50% women

The gender parity on the production line is a big shift for an industry where in Canada, women make up only about 23 per cent of auto assembly jobs.
 
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Rust-Oleum

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GATOR Finishing Products are designed for both professional and DIY customers. GATOR offers a wide variety of performance designed, durable, and high-quality abrasives including sandpaper sheets, fiber discs, sanding belts, sanding sponges, and our unique line of Zip® sanding products. GATOR products are easy to use, durable and 100% made in North America.

Whether you are hand or power sanding, cutting & grinding or even refinishing your floors … you are sure to find just the right combination of abrasives and tools to help you Sand With Confidence™ from Gator® Finishing.

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Stirling Marathon

Ontario invests $1.5M in Stirling Marathon Limited

The project will allow Stirling Marathon to grow their residential appliance manufacturing capabilities with a 48,000-square-foot expansion of their Elora facility. » Read more
 
bioLytical Labs

bioLytical Laboratories Inc. receives Health Canada authorization for its iStatis COVID-19 antigen test

bioLytical says it is working to ensure the iStatis COVID-19 Antigen Test kits are available to Canadians so they can know their status. » Read more
 
ElectraMeccanica

ElectraMeccanica opens new headquarters in B.C.

ElectraMeccanica says it expects the infrastructure will improve collaboration and productivity. » 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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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
Géraldine Moret

Women in Manufacturing: Q&A with Géraldine Moret at Danone Canada

Moret discussed the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion within manufacturing as well as ways to mitigate the challenge of labour shortages in 2022. » Read more
War in Ukraine

How the war in Ukraine will shape Canada’s energy policy — and climate change

While Canada faces no immediate threat to its energy security, it will likely face pressure to expand its role as a geopolitically stable and secure source of fossil fuels. » 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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Ford to run EV, internal combustion divisions separately

Ford said that it will run its electric vehicle and internal combustion divisions as two separate businesses, attempting to accelerate its adaptation of new technology. » Read more

GM takes new approach to worker diversity as Oshawa production returns

The hulking grey shell of GM’s Oshawa assembly plant looks just like it did when the company shut down production on a frigid December day in 2019. » Read more