Operations
Brookfield unit leads investment in Brazilian heavy equipment manager Ouro Verde
Total value of deal is US$170 million. Transaction expected to close by year end.
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SYSPRO paves the way for digital transformation in latest ERP Release
Software developer SYSPRO says it has spent the past 18 months analyzing the interface of next-generation technology in the context of how the new wave of millennial users operate in the workforce.
Oil sands tech touted for boosted pipeline capacity years from deployment
As much as 30% more bitumen could be stuffed into existing pipelines if it is partially refined.
Kinross to buy plants in Brazil to secure low-cost power for Paracatu mine
Will lower operating costs by eliminating about 70% of future power purchases.
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Explore the abstract: Look beyond the circle with your audits
Applying basic principals such as 5S+1 leads to productivity improvements.
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New e-course addresses workplace pain management
CCOHS covers musculoskeletal and psychosocial issues.
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UPDATE: Cami workers hit the bricks over Equinox investment guarantee
Unifor is demanding GM makes the Ingersoll, Ont. plant the lead for the popular crossover SUV.
Tesla starts producing solar cells in Buffalo
Company hopes to scale cell production beyond two gigawatts annually.
Two dead following accident at western Pennsylvania plant
Incident happened while workers were doing maintenance in an underground enclosure at the coal-fired power plant.
Magna invests in solid-state LiDAR developer Innoviz
Expands existing collaboration with solid-state LiDAR technology innovator to advance autonomous vehicle technologies.
Bombardier vows to restore credibility after losing out on NY subway contract
New York’s transportation authority says the company won’t be awarded a $3.2 billion subway car contract because of past delays.
Redpath Sugar invests $5.2M for new packaging lines at Belleville plant
Project will create 80 jobs and retain 291 positions; includes $624K provincial investment.
Toromont to acquire Quebec’s Hewitt Group for $1.02B
Deal will combine two of Canada’s largest heavy equipment distributors.
Volkswagen engineer gets prison, $200K fine in diesel scandal
Robert Liang has been sentenced to a 40-month prison sentence.
Ontario bleacher manufacturer lands $180K provincial investment
Sport Systems Canada is using the funding to support a $1.83 million expansion project.
