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Women in Manufacturing

BDC leads US$50M funding round for Evok Innovations

BDC also aims to help prevent Canadian entrepreneurs from needing to move to the U.S. or another jurisdiction in order to scale up their technologies.


B.C. commits $90M over three years for forest dependent communities

The government says the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund is aimed at areas experiencing economic impacts from changes in the forestry sector.


Campbell’s Soup Co. moving jobs to New Jersey, consolidating snacks

Campbell's plans to upgrade existing space and construct new buildings, including a campus center and a snacks research and development center and pilot plant.
 
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Ahearn & Soper

COLOR LIVES IN THE EPSON COLORWORKS C4000 LABEL PRINTER

The Epson C4000 color label printer is an investment that you can’t afford to pass up. Its high-quality 1200dpi print heads make the difference when printing full color. Whether you are shipping products or product identification. The top features of the Epson Colorworks C4000 label printer are durability, ease of use, and unmatched printing quality.

Bringing your brand identity to life! Not only do full-color labels give your product an extra-professional look, but they also have higher perceived value and make it easier for consumers to identify with your products or services.
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PrairiesCan

Minister for PrairiesCan announces investment of more than $25.5M for manufacturers and businesses

In total, the initiatives are expected to help support more than 815 jobs, and assist small- and medium-sized businesses to access the talent, technology, and resources they need. » Read more
 
Staples Canada

Staples Canada launches a new ergonomic desk in collaboration with Canadian manufacturer

The Longevity™ Height Adjustable Desk is one of Staples' first Hybrid Certified products and their next attempt at workspace innovation. » Read more
 
Savills

Savills launches in Montreal with a new industrial team

The team will specialize in industrial leasing, investment sales, and capital markets. » Read more
 
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Syspro Software

How to increase efficiency with effective Manufacturing Operations Management

Are you scrambling to minimize equipment downtime and spend hours adjusting machine setup but still face a reduced yield? Do you run into quality control issues? Do you find it hard to control operations and make the best use of available capacity? If so, this session is for you. Join us for a free session to learn how you can take control of your operations from planning to delivery and maximize your profits.
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
CSA Standards - SDGs

Using standards helps organizations achieve their SDG objectives

A critical challenge associated with the SDGs as aspirational global instruments is to effectively translate and transpose the language of the goals into practical, granular guidance. » Read more
Profits

How large corporations make huge profits from hidden markups at the expense of consumers

High prices funnel wealth from consumers to owners of large companies and widen the wage gap between CEOs and workers. » Read more
Women in Manufacturing 2023

March 2! Join us virtually for Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2023

The event will be an opportunity to connect with industry experts and thought leaders whose shared goal is to promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion in Canadian manufacturing. » Read more
 
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Resilient economy may muddle inflation fight, recession still expected: economists

Canadian households and the overall economy have proven surprisingly resilient in the face of rising interest rates, said senior economists from the big banks, which could complicate the fight against inflation. » Read more

China’s trade surplus swells to $877.6B as exports grow

China’s trade surplus swelled to a record $877.6 billion last year as exports rose despite weakening U.S. and European demand and anti-virus controls that temporarily shut down Shanghai and other industrial centers. » Read more