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Seaway sees cargo surge
THUNDER BAY – The St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian…
Manufacturing beating pre pandemic output, leading Canada out of recession: report
(CP) TORONTO – Manufacturing is leading the Canadian economy…
PODCAST: Navigating the intersection of automotive and technology industries
LISTEN NOW: EPISODE GUEST: Greta Cutulenco SUMMARY: Guest Greta Cutulenco,…
Goodfood collaborates with Microsoft at Ottawa automated fulfillment centre
Goodfood Market Corp., in collaboration with Microsoft, has leased…
Omron announces Armo-Tool as Certified Systems Integrator partner
Omron Automation Americas announced Armo-Tool Ltd., an automation solution…
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.
Is your Supplier an Asset? Or an Expense?
As an asset, your supplier is blurred into your daily operation with a common focus on success. The supplier fully understands that their success is based on how successful you become within the market. As an expense, the customer is constantly beating on the supplier for a better and lower price.
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.
Stellantis plant wins safety award
Stellantis’ Etobicoke Casting Plant (ECP) received an Outstanding award…
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.
Canada’s Paper Excellence announces deal to buy Domtar Corp. in US$3B deal
(CP) Paper Excellence is expanding into the U.S. with…
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…
COVID 19 outbreak declared at poultry processing plant in Surrey, B.C.
(CP) SURREY, B.C. – Fraser Health officials have declared…
Bombardier not ready to increase jet production despite clearing COVID turbulence
MONTREAL – Bombardier Inc. isn’t ready to increase business…
Stirred, but not shaken
Manufacturer thrives making fans and laboratory stirrers despite pandemic chaos.
Oshawa Assembly to start production earlier than expected
General Motors will move ahead its start of production…
Take your manufacturing team engagement to a new level
The challenges of engagement and communication increased in the early days of the pandemic, as information was coming at people from all directions.
Ford posts profit, says chip shortage may cut production 50%
(AP) DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. posted a surprising…
Daimler Truck, Volvo to make fuel cells in Europe from 2025
(AP) FRANKFURT – Germany’s Daimler Truck AG and Sweden’s…
VW Mexico sets production suspensions over chip shortages
(AP) MEXICO CITY – Volkswagen de Mexico said Monday…
Jaguar Land Rover halts production because of chip shortage
(AP) LONDON – Jaguar Land Rover said Thursday it’s…
FDA inspection found problems at factory making J&J vaccine
(AP) The Baltimore factory contracted to make Johnson &…
New Ram Power Wagon: Modern Truck with a History
Having been an ‘automotive journalist’ for nearly 15 years, and working for an OEM dealership before that, I have had the opportunity to drive a lot of different vehicles, from the smallest, a smart fortwo, to the largest, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter long wheelbase with a high roof. None have been as unique as the vehicle that recently filled up my driveway.
Peel Region to order temporary closure of businesses with recent COVID 19 outbreaks
(CP) Officials in a Toronto-area COVID-19 hot spot say…
Take the 2021 Manufacturing Management Salary Survey Now
Salary information, which is kept confidential, helps to compare manufacturing wages to industry averages.
Getting the Lead Out
Lithium-ion battery manufacturer growing market for material handling applications.
Taiwan chip maker TSMC to invest $100B to grow capacity
(AP) TAIPEI, Taiwan – Major Taiwan computer chip maker…
China manufacturing rebounds in March amid tech, virus risks
(AP) BEIJING – China’s factory activity rebounded in March…
US factory activity expands at fastest pace since 1983
(AP) WASHINGTON – U.S. manufacturers expanded in March at…
St. Lawrence Seaway operator expects shipments to rise in 2021
(CP) The organization that oversees the St. Lawrence Seaway…
