Events

Congratulations to this year's Apprentice Award winners! From left: Gord Dakins, Armo-Tool; Shawn Liu, Manor Tool & Die; Chantal Janik, Valiant TMS; Jesse Martin, Armo-Tool; Kyler Osborn, Armo-Tool; and Ben Henning, XL Tool Inc. CTMA photo During the CTMA AGM & Dinner on October 29, we were proud to celebrate some of the brightest emerging talent in Canada’s tooling, machining and manufacturing industry through the 2026 CTMA Apprentice Awards. Since 1994, CTMA and its members have recognized outstanding apprentices and pre-apprentices for their dedication, achievement and contributions to the industry. These awards celebrate the individuals who are

Attendees pose for a photo during the tour at Clover Tool Mfg. Ltd on Sept. 23. CTMA photo On September 23, CTMA members gathered for a sold-out Plant Tour & Networking Dinner featuring an exclusive visit to Clover Tool Manufacturing Ltd. in Concord, followed by an evening of networking at Hank Daddy’s Barbeque Restaurant & Bourbon Bar. The event welcomed manufacturers from across the industry for a behind-the-scenes look at Clover Tool's operations, where attendees had the opportunity to see advanced tooling and machining capabilities firsthand while learning more about the company's commitment to quality and innovation.

Bringing together industry and government leaders to advance Canada's defence manufacturing future. From left: Senator Sandra Pupatello, Ryan Donally, the Honourable David McGuinty, and Robert Cattle at The Defence Shift in Windsor. submitted photo The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), in partnership with the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce and Senator Sandra Pupatello, was proud to host The Defence Shift: An Opportunity for Ontario Manufacturers Breakfast on June 29, bringing together government leaders, defence primes, and Canadian manufacturers to explore new opportunities within Canada's growing defence sector. The sold-out event highlighted the critical role that Canadian manufacturing

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Canada is organizing a COMPLIMENTARY trip to Italy to visit BI-MU, which will take place in Milano, Italy, from October 13 to 16, 2026. The purpose of this initiative is to provide Canadian end users of metal processing technology, robotics, automation, 3D printing, the opportunity to meet with leading Italian suppliers. This program is organized in partnership with UCIMU - the show organizers. BI-MU, the most important Italian exhibition dedicated to the manufacturing industry of metal cutting and metal forming machine tools, robots, automation, digital and additive manufacturing, auxiliary and enabling technologies. The event showcases machinery and equipment as well as materials,

Robert Cattle (left), Wendy Stark, and Louis Jahn attended the APMA's 2026 Canada Automotive Summit on June 9. CTMA photo CTMA executive director, Robert Cattle, and president Louis Jahn, proudly represented the CTMA at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) 2026 Canada Automotive Summit on June 9. The sold-out event brought together automotive leaders, manufacturers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the country to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada's automotive sector. Featuring insightful speakers and engaging panel discussions, the summit highlighted key topics including manufacturing innovation, supply chain resilience, and the industry's growing shift into defence-related