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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…
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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…
Manufacturers hopeful COVID 19 will force a rethink of Canada’s supply chains
(CP) Penny Wise became president of 3M Canada on…
Bombardier to collaborate with Aston Marton on business jet design services
(CP) MONTREAL – Bombardier Inc. is teaming up with…
GM looking to build 2nd US battery factory, Tennessee likely
(AP) DETROIT – General Motors says it’s looking for…
Nova Scotia company that retooled factory to make medical gowns loses new tender
(CP) HALIFAX – An Atlantic Canadian undergarment company that…
Responding to COVID-19
How the leaders made a difference.
February auto sales down from year ago due to lockdowns and supply chain disruptions
(CP) TORONTO – Canadian auto sales in February were…
What lies ahead for manufacturing in 2021?
It’s been a crazy year for manufacturers across Canada,…
What’s up dock? Diagnosing industrial door problems
Address them promptly to protect against environmental and
security issues.
Pembina Pipeline posts $1.2 billion loss on petrochemical, LNG project impairments
(CP) CALGARY – Pembina Pipeline Corp. is reporting a…
Kruger announces expansion project, financial contributions, and start of TAD
Kruger Inc. has made a number of recent announcements…
Problem employees – How to deal with bad behaviour
Don’t be too quick to impose new rules for isolated misbehaviour.
Pause and Observe
Add a spaghetti diagram to your process menu.
McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track Complete
Engineers at Oshawa, Ontario’s Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) can…
$1.8 billion satellite project in Quebec expected to create 600 jobs
(CP) MONTREAL – Two Ontario-based companies plan to expand…
Fukushima nuclear plant operator: Seismometers were broken
(AP) TOKYO – The operator of the wrecked Fukushima…
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030
(AP) FRANKFURT – Ford is vowing to convert…
Merchants Fleet to be BrightDrop’s First Fleet Management Customer
Merchants Fleet announced it will further electrify its portfolio…
Olymel temporarily shuts Alberta pork plant with COVID 19 outbreak
(CP) RED DEER, Alta. – Olymel has announced it…
Pellet to pallet in three seconds: Oro Medonte company to produce hand sanitizer
It will take the same amount of time to…
