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Canadian manufacturers call for 'urgent action' in budget 2023

Members of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition have outlined four priorities they want addressed in the March 28 budget.

Nova investing up to $4 billion to meet 'bold' ESG goals

The Calgary-based material supplier is investing in sustainable and circular projects to boost its recycling and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Entek announces location of new $1.5-billion battery separator plant

The operations will be built on a 340-acre greenfield site in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Magna receives two GM awards at Texas event

The Ontario-based company received an Overdrive Award and was named a 2022 Supplier of the Year.

Ontario to build training centres to upskill workers

The province will invest $224 million in the project, and another $75 million to support the operations and programing at new and existing centres.

SK Chemicals makes $98-million investment in recycled PET market

The deal give SK Chemical a significant footprint in the global rPET market, with plans to expand into North America and Europe.

Packaging supplier Rohrer Corp. appoints new CEO

Tim Swanson has been named to head the Wadsworth, Ohio-based company.

General Polymers now solely owned by Greg Boston

Boston has bought all remaining equity interest in the resin distributor from company co-founder Michael Kirtley.

 
 
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Researchers are converting food waste into biodegradable plastics

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Hiring more social scientists could be the solution to Canada’s innovation issue

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