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Federal automotive strategy should reward Cdn. manufacturing and production: report

The report from the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing notes that the last decade has seen U.S. automakers significantly shrink their Canadian footprint, while Japanese companies have kept production and employment steady.

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5N Plus Inc. announces plans to expand solar cell production capacity in 2026

With each capacity increase program, the team has also reportedly accelerated the process of bringing new equipment and capacity online.

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Eddyfi Technologies announces acquisition by ESAB

As part of the transaction, ESAB has reportedly made firm commitments to maintain Eddyfi's workforce and head office in Québec City.

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Ont. government says province is ready to welcome commercial carbon storage projects

This technology reportedly has the potential to help energy-intensive industries cut greenhouse gas emissions while creating jobs and reducing costs for Ontario’s heavy industries.

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

IBM research shows Cdn. businesses are operating in 2026 with strong confidence due to AI investments

According to IBM's research, by 2030, three-quarters (75%) of Canadian C-Suite expect AI to significantly contribute to revenue, with AI investment projected to surge by 147% over the next four years.

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Unifor calls for protections on Cdn. aerospace jobs

Unifor also stated that it is concerned that this inflammatory escalation in the U.S.-initiated trade war against Canada will further undermine Canadian industrial capacity, jobs, and national sovereignty.

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Tytan Glove & Safety acquisition positions Ficodis Group for growth in 2026

Both companies service manufacturers in Canada, and Ficodis is also now focused on acquiring manufacturing equipment to be able to better respond to the specialized needs of its clients.

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Q&A with Chris Graham, CEO of B3 Systems on how agentic AI is helping the manufacturing industry

B3 Systems is an agentic AI company based in Toronto, Ontario, trying to arm factories with specialized AI agents that work alongside people to monitor factories around the clock, triaging issues and recommending clear line-level...

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New Podcast: East West Manufacturing's leader sits down to talk supply chains, tariffs and mfg.

East West Manufacturing currently has two manufacturing facilities in Quebec, with a 25,000 sq. ft. rapid prototyping centre in Mirabel, Que., and a 51,000 sq. ft. low-volume high-mix facility in Longueuil, Que. meant for advanced...

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In seven months, 3M Canada managed to set up their expanded manufacturing operations and began shipping N95 respirators across Canada.

The journey through supply chain issues and COVID-19 hurdles: How 3M Canada set up PPE production in Brockville, Ont.

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Taiga Robotics is already seeing businesses move their operations onshore, and they say shipping and logistics is much easier with pick-and-place packing robots.

Taiga Robotics aiming to help manufacturers with supply chain issues

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