CTMA Attend The Empire Club: February 19, 2025
Manufacturing and Exporting in the New World Order – Trade, Tariffs and Trump February 12, 2025 On Wednesday February 19th 2025, Executive Director, CTMA, Robert Cattle attended this event hosted by The Empire Club. Our very own (Past President CTMA) David Glover co-owner of Harbour Technologies was a featured speaker along with Simon Drexler from Samuel Automation, Rob Wildeboer from Martinrea International Inc, Dawn Desjardins from Deloitte Canada and Vincent Caron from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. Robert gave an overview: It was a very interesting discussion on what the effects would be if the total
US Tariffs Chamber Of Commerce Breakfast
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce February Good Morning Breakfast February 12, 2025 The CTMA is working tirelessly to understand what is happening with the US tariffs in hopes of supporting our members. The February Good Morning Breakfast featured an exclusive behind-the-scenes recording of Business to Business, the radio show airing on 570 News every Sunday. Hosted by Ian McLean, President and CEO of the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, and Greg Durocher, President and CEO of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the event provided valuable insights. The special guest speaker, Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers'
Successful day celebrating the CTMA’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament
Successful day celebrating the CTMA’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament June 4 2024 marked the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association’s (CTMA) 26th Annual Shotgun Golf Tournament, held at Pine Knot Golf & Country Club in Dorchester. Once again sold-out with more than 132 golfers who enjoyed 18 holes, networking, contests, raffle prizes, and of course, a delicious steak dinner and special presentations. Special Presentations & Giveaways The CTMA presented John Lammers from Anchor Danly with a special shoutout to mark his retirement in June. “I’d just like to say how much I have enjoyed working and spending time with John
Ontario announces $5.4M investment in CTMA’s Career-Ready program
The Government of Ontario announced on July 22, that the Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program will receive $5.4 million to tackle the province’s labour shortage and connect Ontario workers with high-paying jobs in their communities. CTMA photo The Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program has received $5.4 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF), to tackle the province’s labour shortage and connect Ontario workers with high-paying jobs in their communities. This funding is enabling the CTMA to create 300 more experiential work placements and provide new machinery and tools to an additional 30 high schools throughout
Seaspan to return to Metalworking & Manufacturing Expo in Langley
The Metalworking & Manufacturing Expo (MME), sponsored by Elliott Matsuura Canada, Mazak Canada, Renishaw Canada, and TRUMPF Canada, will take place this year in Langley, B.C., April 10; Winnipeg on April 30; and Saskatoon on May 28. At this year’s Langley show, representatives from Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards will return as the keynote presenters to offer more insight into their continuing manufacturing excellence journey. Callum Tio, manager, workforce development, will discuss frontline leadership, training middle management, and how to keep good employees. He will tackle the challenge of workforce growth in a tight labour market, and the impact on frontline leadership;
CTMA celebrates 60th Anniversary at AGM & Dinner
Since opening its doors in 1963, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has accomplished an impressive amount—not only within the organization—but for the industry, as well. It’s no surprise the organization’s Annual General Meeting & Dinner was once again nearly sold out with more than 180 guests gathering to also celebrate its 60th anniversary on Sept. 21, at the Lamplighter Inn in London, Ont. A commemorative video was created and shown at the event, and it is available online here. The AGM & Dinner also featured the Annual Apprentice Awards; a keynote presentation by Joe Roberts, aka the