Production
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Annual Canadian light vehicle sales fall for first time in decade
…but Des Rosiers report says 2019 was still the fourth best sales year on record.
Maple syrup production reaches record high while honey output drops
Maple products rose to $517.5 million on higher output as honey output and number of bee colonies declined.
Cenovus capital spending to edge higher in 2020, production to rise
Increase largely due to a deferral of spending following the mandatory production curtailments in Alberta.
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Sit on your hands: It’s about experiencing the learning
Slow down, guide and coach as the trainee performs the methodology.
Valens, BRNT enter into major white label cannabis accessories deal
Involves production of a minimum of 2.2 million BRNT-branded vape pens.
Unifor signs deals with firms affected by GM Oshawa plant closure
Agreements provide for improved severance packages for employees compared with the legislated minimum requirements.
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Ford Canada to cut 450 jobs in Oakville as production of two vehicles ends
Flex SUV will end in November, followed by Lincoln MKT crossover at an unspecified date.
Norbord announces indefinite production cut at Georgia OSB mill
Blames continuing poor market conditions and lower-than-anticipated OSB demand to-date.
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Quartic.ai makes IIoT easy to adopt
Turns raw data from assets into insights that help technicians and plant managers make better decisions.
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GM halts two thirds of St. Catharines production over US strike [UPDATED]
Follows the full shutdown of vehicle production at the company’s Oshawa Assembly Plant.
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Changing shifts: Engineer them to improve productivity
Have work at every station so the incoming crew begins immediately.
West Fraser to vary schedule at 5 BC mills to reduce production
Estimated reduction of up to 100 million board feet through the end of the year.
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Going global: Tornado to make its hydrovacs in China
Alberta manufacturer is going global with its advanced excavation trucks.
Norbord reducing oriented strand board production at Georgia mill
One line at the two-line mill will operate on a reduced schedule starting on Sept. 5.
Manufacture Adria gets $1.75M CED funding for production project
Will acquire and install production, handling, automated storage equipment and advanced welding equipment.
