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OPG awards $392 million of additional Darlington contracts

Ontario Power Generation has awarded two more contracts for refurbishment work at the Darlington, Ont. nuclear power plant to a joint venture formed by SNC-Lavalin and the Aecon Group. » Read full article

Canadian businesses, economists weigh the impact of Brexit vote

Canadian businesses, investors and economists confronted the prospect Friday of one of Canada’s biggest trading partners exiting the European Union and what it will mean for their operations and the economy at large. » Read full article

Engineers Canada launches online portal for engineering jobs in Canada

Engineers Canada has launched EngScape, a new interactive online portal that addresses the labour market needs of the engineering profession in Canada. The portal presents statistics about employment rates, salary, university enrollment and diversity. » Read full article

Canada’s oil industry lowers 2030 output estimate

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers have lowered their long-term production estimates as low oil prices take a toll on oilsands growth. It now estimates Canada will produce 4.9 million barrels per day by 2030 – a 28 per cent increase from last year. » Read full article

Ontario partnering with Northern Cables to create jobs

Ontario is partnering with Northern Cables to expand production and grow its business in Prescott and Brockville, creating 18 new jobs and retaining 163 positions. » Read full article
 
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Festo Canada CEO plans for ongoing expansion of smart factory solutions

Roger Hallett, Festo Canada’s new President and CEO, expects several global initiatives to help fuel growth in its Canadian markets. These include the smart factory automation solutions that will flow from its intensive Industry 4.0 R&D focus. For instance, Festo has launched a major new configuration tool for its electric handling systems – the Handling Guide Online – where customers can design the optimal Festo handling solution for their application in as little as 20 minutes, even download the CAD model and data sheet for each. The recent opening of new advanced manufacturing and logistics facilities in Germany and Mason, Ohio will shorten delivery timelines for many Canadian orders. In Canada, Hallett, who has taken over during a period of growth for the company, plans ongoing expansion of Festo’s electric automation portfolio, new smart factory solutions and continued innovation in pneumatics. » read more

 
 
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