Mitsubishi Electric fined $13.4M by Ontario court for car parts bid rigging

April 26, 2017 by CP Staff

Competition Bureau rules the auto parts manufacturer entered illegal agreements with a competing Japanese manufacturer.

Manufacturer cited with safety violations after robotic machine kills woman

December 15, 2016 by CP Staff

The 20-year old woman had entered a robotic station to clear a sensor fault after the assembly line had stopped.

Magna to acquire BOCO Group

September 26, 2016 by CP Staff

Deal increases its capacity to make automotive latches, hinges and other closure components.

Wynne affirms Ontario commitments to auto, environment

June 15, 2016 by Matt Powell, Associate Editor

Ontario premier headlines annual Auto Parts Manufacturers Association gathering.

Johnson Controls spending $245M on North American battery plants

June 13, 2016 by The Associated Press

Investment largely will be in the US and will add jobs at multiple locations.

Magna to buy Stadco metal stamping business for Cosma division

October 2, 2015 by The Canadian Press

Stadco produces steel and aluminum stampings as well as complex vehicle assemblies; value of deal not disclosed.

Magna to buy Getrag transmission group for $2.5B

July 16, 2015 by The Canadian Press

German company supplies transmissions to automakers including Ford, BMW, Daimler and Volvo.

Canada’s auto industry driving towards increased profits

June 25, 2015 by PLANT Staff

Production expected to grow by 2.5%; weaker loonie will increase profits to $2.3 billion this year.

Auto suppliers have work to do to keep pace globally

June 4, 2015 by Matt Powell, Associate Editor

Pressure from Mexico, Southern US and CAFE requirements provide growth potential for auto parts manufacturers, conference hears.

Martinrea posts record $30.4M Q1 profit

May 6, 2015 by The Canadian Press

Increase driven by North America and Europe operating segments.

Q&A with Don Walker: Magna CEO heads CAPC and the drive for auto investment

May 4, 2015 by Matt Powell, Associate Editor

While there’s been some good work to ensure auto investment grows, the government must do more to ensure the industry thrives.

Magna’s PureView window wins 2015 PACE Award

April 23, 2015 by PLANT Staff

Seamless rear unit debuts on 2015 Ford F150 pick-up truck.

Uni-Select sells US auto parts business to Icahn Enterprises for US$340M

February 10, 2015 by The Canadian Press

Sale includes 39 distribution centres and 240 corporate stores that employ nearly 3,000 people.

Linamar gets $101M in federal, Ontario funds for $507M expansion

January 12, 2015 by The Canadian Press

Auto parts manufacturer has promised to create 1,200 jobs at its Guelph, Ont. plant over the next 10 years.

Martinrea Q3 profit drops to $19.4M

November 11, 2014 by The Canadian Press

Revenues hit a record $859.5M, up from $767.9 million.