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Guardian shutting down Russian glass operations

Guardian parent Koch Industries has announced it will shut down its two Russian glass plants. The move follows initial statements that the plants could not be shut down due to threats from Russian authorities to punish workers and management and concerns about the plants falling under the control of the Russian government.


New opportunities for wood construction in the 2020 NBC: Highlights from the Canadian Wood

Council Code and Standards Team The 2020 National Model codes were recently published on March 28, 2022 by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). The Canadian Wood Council supports the updates to the 2020 NBC code.


Schöck celebrates 60th anniversary

April 2022 marks the 60-year anniversary of Schöck Bauteile GmbH, the parent company of Schöck North America.


Sourcing skilled labour online

To say there is a shortage of skilled workers available during normal times in Canada would be a serious understatement. Add in the complications brought on by a global pandemic and many companies are left struggling to fill roles through online hiring and remote interviews via phone, Zoom or one of the many other online meeting tools.
 
 
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Glass Talk Episode #34: Here’s to your Health – Vincent Couturier, Unicel Architectural

Hospitals and other health care facilities are commissioning some of the best glazing projects in Canada today. Not content any more with square brick facades, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for architectural glass companies looking for opportunities to apply their very best creativity and technology. Vincent Couturier, COO of Longueuil, Que., fabricator, Unicel Architectural, joins Glass Talk to share knowledge gained from his experiences delivering award-winning solutions to this lucrative sector. Couturier talks about the special needs of the healthcare industry, including designs that are easy to clean and don’t accumulate dust; the need for enhanced sound control; solar heat gain considerations; extra privacy needs; and the concept of “behavioural glazing” to deal with the habits of patients who might be destructive. Fascinating stuff! » Listen now...
 
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Conventional Machinist (Manual Lathe Machinist)

The Hayward Gordon Group is looking for a Conventional Machinist with production machining experience. Someone who is mechanically inclined, enjoys working with their hands, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and takes pride in doing a good job. » Learn more...

Operator

KC Huntsville has been in operation for 50 years. We are a manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our Operations Team work rotating 12 hour shifts and are divided into 3 sections: Tissue Machine, Converting and Distribution. You may be placed in any one of the 3 sections based on business need and prior experience. » Learn more...

Forklift Operator

The Shipping/Receiving Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operating and managing of industrial equipment to load, unload and move product and packaging, from storage areas, machines and loading docks. The role will support the supply chain through the unloading and loading of all trucks for incoming and outbound product and packaging material, accurately count and document shipments. » Learn more...
 
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AIA CAE Spring Conference

Date: April 27 - April 30, 2022 » Learn More