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Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.5 per cent amid rising inflation

The soaring cost of consumer goods from gasoline to groceries already had economists speculating that further interest rate hikes were on the horizon this year.


Burnaby businesses receive $11.1M in Federal government support

This funding will help Kardium increase manufacturing capacity at its Burnaby facility to support worldwide sales of its Globe system.


BASF announces their reciChain™ program to tackle the challenges of plastic waste

eciChain is a technology-enabled ecosystem that brings together all the plastic value chain players to enable the circularity, tracking, and sorting of recycled plastic.
 
MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 
Christie

Christie invests in robotics and automation at its Kitchener manufacturing plant

With the new production facility, Christie can increase production of MicroTiles LED, and adhere to the standards of the product. » Read more
 
BAE Systems

BAE Systems announces that it is providing more than 500 electric drive systems for Ontario ZEBs

This follows an order of 165 additional Series-ER (Electric Range) systems for nearby Mississauga Transit (MiWay). » Read more
 
Li-Cycle

Li-Cycle and Glencore enter into commercial agreements and close $200M investment in Li-Cycle

Glencore will become a partner to source battery feedstock for Li-Cycle’s Spoke facilities, as well as both black mass and sulfuric acid for Li-Cycle’s Hub facilities. » Read more
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
COVID-19

Inhaled vaccine for COVID-19: The pandemic accelerated decades of research leading to jab-free vaccine now in human testing

No one wanted this pandemic, but when at last it’s over, a new generation of vaccines targeting lung infections means we may all be able to breathe again. » Read more
Procurement

Procurement strategies to improve efficiency across the supply chain

A 2022 survey revealed that only 33 percent of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies to reduce supply chain disruptions. » Read more
Andrew Eppich

How 5G-powered industrial IoT can empower manufacturers to work smarter

There does exist a few key areas that IIoT-enabled technologies powered by 5G is set to revolutionize for Canadian manufacturers. » Read more
 
LATEST FROM PLANT 
 

Kia Communities in Motion funding recipients

Among the nine selected charities this year include Black Boys Code Society, Black Boys Code’s Windsor Advancement Project and Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. » Read more

Bird Construction to build processing facility in Alberta

The 100,000 square foot facility will be the first net-zero plant protein processing facility in North America. » Read more