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Editor's Note 
 
As the dizzying trade war with the US rages on, it’s easy to overlook great things happening here in Canada. This week's edition highlights a number of exciting projects and innovations, especially those making a positive impact on our environment.
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, Plant Magazine
 
News 
 
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FedDev Ontario invests in nine manufacturers to advance eco-friendly solutions

The more than $19 million combined repayable investment aims to support companies as they manufacture and/or adopt clean technologies to produce environmentally sustainable products:


ABB signs agreement with Dow as the automation partner to support Path2Zero ethylene complex in Canada

According to Dow, the project, which is currently under construction, will create the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions ethylene and derivatives complex1, producing the essential building blocks needed for many of the materials and products that society relies on. 


New Flyer to supply 43 buses to Durham Region

New Flyer's heavy-duty transit buses are to replace aging vehicles and enhance Durham Region Transit's fleet, supporting replenishment and expansion across t region.


Progressive Planet gets up to $4.6M in funding to build PozGlass pilot plant in B.C.

The pilot plant is expected to begin operations in October 2025, marking a key step toward scaling PozGlass™ production and accelerating its adoption across North America and beyond.


Westinghouse signs MoUs with Sask. suppliers for global nuclear projects

The MoUs support nuclear new build projects in Canada and around the world.


 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
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Moves So Much Air, EXAIR Patented It!

Vent, exhaust, cool, dry, clean – with no moving parts!

Using a small amount of compressed air as their power source, Air Amplifiers pull in large volumes of surrounding air to produce high volume, high velocity outlet flows. Quiet, efficient Air Amplifiers will create output flows up to 25 times their consumption rate. They are ideal for exhausting smoke, cooling hot parts, drying wet parts, cleaning machined parts, ventilating confined areas, dust collection, exhausting tank fumes and maintaining uniform heat in ovens and blowoff applications. » Learn more…
 
Features 
 
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Canada’s aluminum industry faces U.S. tariffs, but innovation could open new markets

In the face of this trade insecurity and a growing demand for green energy, a recent Canadian innovation that uses aluminum as a fuel could provide new opportunities for growth and diversification. » Read More...
 
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Bracing for tariff challenges: How digital innovation can empower Canadian manufacturers

Supply chain digitization is a powerful strategy to mitigate risks, reduce costs and maintain a competitive advantage in the face of economic challenges. » Read More...
 
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Looking beyond Industry 4.0: The key to digital transformation is smart, strategic planning

With AI and robotics, it takes time for both people and machines to learn—one and a half to two years on average—before the benefits of either type of implementation can be expected to materialize. » Read More...
 
 
Upcoming Events 
 
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ProMat 2025    -    March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025 | McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL » Read More...

American Manufacturing Summit    -    March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025 | RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL, CHICAGO, IL » Read More...

Western Manufacturing Technology Show    -    April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025 | Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 0J2 » Read More...