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US industrial production up 0.8% in May, factory output 0.9%
WASHINGTON (AP) – Surging output of cars, trucks and…
Raquel Urtasun starts Toronto self driving company Waabi, after leaving Uber
TORONTO – After the COVID-19 pandemic turned travel demand…
FedDev invests in clean automotive and aerospace hub
A $10-million FedDev Ontario investment was announced for McMaster University to…
Andy Transport announces team transitions
Andy Transport has transitioned three team members into new…
Ford Looks for Lightning Strike with Electric F-150
Electric vehicles are nothing new, they have been around much longer than many people realize. Innovators who have tried to make electricity work in a vehicle, have usually come up against a number of prohibiting factors, with cost usually being on top, but another major factor being consumer adoption.
Magna launches surface element lighting technology
Magna has launched its new surface element lighting technology, which offers…
New recruiting network exclusive to manufacturing
A new recruiting network has been launched targeted specifically…
Canadian vehicle sales increased 36% in May from a year earlier but down from 2019
(CP) TORONTO – Canadian auto sales disappointed in May…
Why Lack of Communication is the #1 Killer of Employee Performance
For many CEOs and executives nowadays, communication is by far their greatest challenge. That is not to say they are not good communicators. Quite the contrary, in fact.
Demo Days is now live, featuring videos for manufacturing decision makers to keep on top of market trends
Annex Business Media’s manufacturing network has launched its one-of-a-kind…
ATS acquires CIM
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. announced the acquisition of…
ATS completes acquisition of BioDot
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., an automation solutions provider,…
Volvo Autonomous Solutions launches autonomous transport solutions project
Volvo Autonomous Solutions is moving ahead with a commercial pilot…
Stellantis plant wins safety award
Stellantis’ Etobicoke Casting Plant (ECP) received an Outstanding award…
Communicating Effectively When Everyone is Zoomed Out
Recent events have increased adoption of technology to communicate by using virtual meetings.
Invest WindsorEssex to establish automobility accelerator
Invest WindsorEssex (IWE) will establish Canada’s first automobility accelerator…
In Conversation with Stellantis Plant Manager Tania Pratnicki Young
Plant had the opportunity to speak with Tania Pratnicki Young to ask her about her role as Plant Manager, Dundee Engine Plant, Stellantis, and what led her to a career in automotive manufacturing.
US files first trade complaint with Mexico under USMCA
MEXICO CITY (AP) – The United States filed its…
As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up
DETROIT (AP) – For the next few months, Charlie…
Global chip shortage, pandemic demand drive up home appliance prices
(CP) A global shortage of computer chips, along with…
2022 Honda Civic Sedan begins production in Canada
Honda has started production of the 2022 Honda Civic…
Canada’s April vehicle sales up 254 per cent from last year’s pandemic low
(CP) TORONTO – Canadian auto sales in April were…
Checking-in on invisible Workplace Hazards
With regular check-ins and a commitment to worker-well-being, psychological hazards can be addressed and supported, increasing the health of workers and their general wellbeing.
Loop Energy partners with Aliant Battery
Loop Energy announced an agreement with Aliant Battery for the…
Genesis Motors Canada appoints Executive Director
Genesis Motors Canada has appointed Lawrence Hamilton as its…
Oshawa Assembly to start production earlier than expected
General Motors will move ahead its start of production…
Toyota launches Dream Art Contest
Nine kids from Canada were globally recognized for inventing…
FCA Canada donates to United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
FCA Canada announced a donation of $943,149 to the United Way/Centraide…
GM introduces Ultium Charge 360
General Motors introduced Ultium Charge 360, a holistic charging…
Ford announces Ford Ion Park, a battery Centre of Excellence
Ford announced a new global battery Centre of Excellence,…
Ford posts profit, says chip shortage may cut production 50%
(AP) DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. posted a surprising…
COVID outbreak closes Simcoe auto parts plant leaving 1,000 people out of work
More than 1,000 people are off work after Toyotetsu…
