Support Ontario Youth announces new interim executive director
Support Ontario Youth (SOY) has announced the appointment of Melanie Winter as the interim Executive Director beginning June 1, 2023. Winter joined the SOY team with more than 20 years of experience in the industrial and manufacturing sector. As the daughter of an automotive service technician and high school transportation teacher, she had a unique insight into her role as program director for the industrial and motive power trades. In her position with SOY, Winter has made great strides in the effort to help more apprentices, employers, and industry partners – with an emphasis on bringing stakeholders together to find
How to maximize your scrap metal profits
Not many people know the true value of their scrap metal. They oftentimes just put it in the scrap dealer’s container and let the dealer pick it up and take whatever money they get. In a lot of cases, if the scrap dealer knows that you don’t know the worth of your scrap metal, they will take advantage of you. Here at Dundee Recycling, we know the value of a good and strong relationship and we always want to ensure we pay you properly for it. The reason a lot of companies don’t get paid properly for their scrap metal
Advanced Manufacturing/Automotive/Industry 4.0 ITM Mexico Opportunities 2023
The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the Trade and Investment Office in Mexico, invites you to participate in a free webinar highlighting the opportunities in the Advanced Manufacturing/Automotive sector in Mexico, emphasizing the 4.0 Industry. The webinar will be held on June 27, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Technological advances and new challenges in the supply chain created by Covid-19 and geopolitical factors are redefining manufacturing processes, production facilities, distribution, and logistics. Companies in Mexico need to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 methodologies and solutions to remain competitive. Therefore, Mexico is posed to become an increasingly
Join BDC for Robotics and Automation event
The adoption of robotics and automation technologies are revolutionizing businesses and delivering enhanced productivity across manufacturing. BDC will showcase applications of these technologies at Humber’s Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation in Etobicoke on June 28. Attendees will also experience an exclusive site tour and demonstration of the various technologies on display together with a BDC led workshop on how Robotics and Automation technologies can boost your productivity, enhance your competitiveness and be applied to your business. The tour will include a Festo industry digital factory, Kuka advanced automation lab, as well as co-bot, additive manufacturing and industrial robotic arm
Burloak Tool acquires CADTEK
Burloak Tool & Die, a leading provider of advanced tooling and stamping solutions, has announced the successful acquisition of CADTEK, a successful, well-established metal stamper of more than 20 years. This strategic acquisition expands the service offering to customers of both companies. "Burloak Tool’s acquisition of CADTEK represents a pivotal moment in our company's growth trajectory," said Sean Brown, president & CEO of Burloak Tool. "We’ve been in dialogue with Mike McCannell, founder and retiring owner, for over a year and we are honoured to have been selected by Mike to carry on the CADTEK legacy of high service levels
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program
The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program! Through this program, eligible employers could receive 50% of wages paid up to $5,000 for a single placement, up to $10,000 for two placements, and up to $15,000 for three placements to assist with the cost of hiring and training (depending on start date). Participants of the Career-Ready program receive hands-on training in a real-world work experience that improves their employability by building their knowledge and skills. CTMA will support the creation of 300