CME Statement regarding interruption of transits in St. Lawrence Seaway
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) released the following statement regarding the shut down of the St. Lawrence Seaway as workers began a strike: “This labour dispute will have a major impact on our businesses. This is another interruption at the heart of the supply chain, and manufacturers are once again being held hostage. The seaway is a key economic artery for Quebec, Ontario and Eastern Canada. In 2022, about 36.3 million metric tons of cargo valued at $16.7 billion passed through the St. Lawrence Seaway’s infrastructure, generating a total of nearly $6 billion in economic activity and supporting over 42,000
Mitigating Auto Theft Risk for High-Target Vehicles
Article courtesy of Cowan Insurance Group Did you know a car is stolen every 48 minutes in Ontario? Car theft increased 72% between 2014 and 2021 and jumped an additional 14% just in the last few years. The average time for a car to be stolen is now only 15 seconds. What types of cars are at risk? Auto theft is an ever-evolving problem. The list changes annually, but consistently the most stolen vehicles are3: Honda CRV Ford F150 Lexus RX Honda Civic Toyota Highlander Dodge Ram 1500 Series How cars are stolen in 2023 Keyless entry vulnerabilities. Thieves are
EDC, PwC to host Automotive Tooling Seminar Nov. 21
Export Development Canada (EDC) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) will host the 27th edition of the Automotive Tooling Seminar, which will be hosted in-person on Nov. 21, 2023. Participants will hear timely information on the sector from these featured speakers: Cara Walton, Director, Harbour Results Inc. Ross Prusakowski, Director, Economic and Political Intelligence Centre, EDC PwC speaker to be announced Topics of discussion will include: An overview of the North American automotive industry. Best practices for success in manufacturing. Global economic outlook and its effect on the automotive industry. Recession readiness: Staying fit for growth in an evolving industry. Register today
AarKel Tool & Die acquires Injection Technologies in Windsor
AarKel Tool & Die recently announced the successful acquisition of Injection Technologies in Windsor, Ont. The formation of AarKel Injection Technologies now stands as a prominent leader in mould trials. Injection Technologies, which first opened in 1990 as the area’s “original” mould testing facility, and currently operates as a full-service moulding operation in its 48,000-square-foot facility with 16 injection moulding presses with capacity ranging from 140 tonnes up to 3,500 tonnes. The integration of Injection Technologies into the AarKel Group represents the realization of a vision conceived back in 2015: to deliver comprehensive solutions to our esteemed customers. With this
CTMA, members exhibit at CMTS 2023
The Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2023 was yet again another successful event. This year, the event was held at a new location, the Toronto Congress Centre, and ran from Sept. 25 to 28, and featured more than $1M pounds of live equipment, and the latest technology advancements in machine tools, tooling, metalworking, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and digital transformation. The four-day show was held at a new venue this year, the Toronto Congress Centre, which featured more than 250,000-square-feet of live equipment; hundreds of new products; and the opportunity to network with more than 500 suppliers & OEMs.
KBC Tools & Machinery named Supplier of the Year by A V Gauge & Fixture Inc.
KBC Tools & Machinery recently announced that it is the recipient of the A V Gauge & Fixture Inc. Supplier of the Year Award for 2022. This award recognizes a strategic supplier that has consistently demonstrated exemplary contract performance, innovation, collaboration and played a significant role in helping A V Gauge & Fixture Inc. reduce costs or achieve other strategic objectives. “Overall, A V Gauge & Fixture Inc.’s mandate is to supply the industry’s best quality solutions for the automotive sector. Achieving this mandate depends largely on the quality of the solutions you supply,” said Gerry Edmondson, purchasing supervisor of