Alta.’s changing economy

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Alberta’s changing economy, despite sky high oil prices

According to Statistics Canada, total employment in Alberta's oil and gas sector is only 75 per cent what it was in 2014. » Read more

Coca-Cola Co.’s sponsorship of COP27 causes online backlash

Activists slammed the company for its outsized role contributing to plastic pollution and pointed to the deal as an example of corporate "greenwash". » Read more

Xebec gets $3M loan from BoC and EDC as restructuring continues

The Superior Court of Québec approved the DIP on Oct. 20 pursuant to an amended and restated initial order. » Read more

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Amazon Canada opens an advanced robotics facility

YOW3 purports to create more than 2,500 jobs and offer an opportunity for employees to work alongside Amazon technology. » Read more

Rock Tech Lithium and Transamine form joint venture to secure supply of spodumene

RTT shall identify, pursue, and secure the supply of and to establish a new route for lithium-bearing spodumene for the Company's planned European lithium converters. » Read more

Competition Bureau says it will be studying Canada’s grocery sector

The study will examine various issues with the goal of recommending measures that governments can take to help improve competition in the sector. » Read more

12 must know truths to make your ERP selection and implementation a success

While choosing an ERP is a great place to start digitalization of your manufacturing business, there are various misconceptions that prevent organizations from realizing their many benefits or even making that initial investment. So, if you think your organization is too small for an ERP, or that price is the most important selection criteria, this resource is just for you.

Download this FREE eBook to find out 12 must know truths to make your ERP selection and implementation a success.

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NEWS

NFI Group says their Q3 performance will be affected by unreliable supplier performance and inflation

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China’s economic growth tenuous due to lockdowns

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CubicFarm Systems welcomes new management

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NOVA launches recycled polyethylene resin product

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NATO awards security accreditation to BlackBerry’s SecuSUITE^®

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Workplace Safety North wins award for excellence

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

Leather handbags? Try mushroom, says one textiles manufacturing start-up

MycoFutures' mycelium is an environmentally friendly mushroom fibre that can be turned into a textile without using plastic or other fossil fuels. » Read more

Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental health impact of working from home

Our results showed that 54 per cent of those who worked only in person and 63 per cent of those who worked only at home reported good or excellent mental health. » Read more

German Technology Day at Humber College 2022 in photos

Here is a look at some of the German technology exhibitors present at Humber College's North Campus on Oct. 20, 2022. » Read more

PLANT

Avanade acquired eLogic

The acquisition will add more than 70 mid-market and enterprise-focused clients to Avanade’s manufacturing portfolio. » Read more

Wencor acquires Aviatron

Wencor Group announced the acquisition of Aviatron, a certified 145 repair station specializing in pneumatic component repair and maintenance. » Read more