Burloak Tool acquires Armactool
Burloak Tool has announced the acquisition of Armactool, a tool & die plant in St. George, Ont. Since the December acquisition, Burloak Tool has successfully integrated the two businesses under the Burloak Tool brand and welcomed all Armactool employees to the Burloak team. Armactool has provided quality tooling to blue chip manufacturers for more than 20 years. In that, their mission has been to produce quality tooling, delivered on time at a competitive price. Their mission aligns with the values and standards that Burloak Tool has demonstrated for more than 40 years. With the ability to optimize across both plants,
BIG DAISHOWA introduces Mega 12DS power chuck for heavy-duty end milling
BIG DAISHOWA has announced a new addition to the Mega double power chuck lineup for heavy-duty end milling: the Mega 12DS. Designed for trochoidal milling with anti-vibration end mills, the Mega 12DS series features high rigidity and gripping strength and is available in BBT30/40, HSK-A, C for metric and BCV40 for inch. The Mega double power chuck system features an expanded contact diameter of the nut to the flange, which provides the highest rigidity—as if the chuck and nut were one solid piece. This superior rigidity ensures heavy duty machining without chatter. The Mega Series high-speed milling chucks are
Register for WMTS May 30 to June 1
The Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) will take place from May 30 to June 1, 2023, and is being held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, in Edmonton, Alta. CTMA members receive a 10% rebate on booth space when exhibiting at WMTS, CMTS and/or MMTS. WMTS has been the premier event for 30+ years, attracting Western Canada's top manufacturers in search of new ideas, solutions, and suppliers. The event showcases the latest in machine tools & tooling, metalworking, and advanced manufacturing. Attendees access invaluable insights from keynote speakers specifically selected for the market, and valuable face-to-face networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Ontario introducing new investment tax credit for manufacturing sector
To attract additional investment in the province’s economy, the Ontario government has announced plans for a new Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to help local manufacturers grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs. Submitted photo To attract additional investment in the province’s economy, the Ontario government has announced plans for a new Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to help local manufacturers grow, innovate, become more competitive and create jobs. As part of the upcoming 2023 Budget, the government will propose legislation that would, if passed, create a new 10 per cent refundable corporate income tax
G.S. Machine and Tool Inc. moves into new facility
The team at G.S. Machine and Tool pose for a photo in their new 3,600-square-foot facility in Vineland, Ont. CTMA photo CTMA member company, G.S. Machine and Tool Inc. recently moved into its new 3,600-square-foot facility located in Vineland, Ont. The company has experienced significant growth, which in turn led to the addition of company a five-axis work centre, and other machinery. “Our recent move has provided G.S. Machine and Tool Inc. with the opportunity to grow and advance our business, in both culture and efficiency,” said company president, Jeremy Stroobach. “Located centrally in Niagara, Ont., our new