AV Gauge & Automation named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
AV Gauge & Automation achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more. submitted photo CTMA member company, AV Gauge & Automation, has achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy,
Built to Last: KBC TUM Series milling machines now include 3-year warranty
KBC Tools & Machinery marks 60 years of service with expanded three-year warranty coverage on its flagship TUM series milling machines. For 60 years, KBC Tools & Machinery has focused on delivering durable, practical equipment to the North American metalworking industry. In recognition of this milestone, KBC is introducing an industry-leading three-year parts replacement warranty on all KBC TUM Series milling machines, reinforcing a long-standing commitment to reliability, value, and long-term performance. KBC milling machines have earned trust through decades of real-world use. Hundreds of KBC mills remain in operation today, with machines still running accurately and reliably after 20,
Epicor Software Canada to host half-day seminar on compliance and manufacturing standards
Join Epicor on Dec. 4 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (ET) for a half-day seminar designed for Canadian manufacturers seeking to understand the growing compliance requirements and prepare companies to capitalize on Canada's growing defense and security investments. Through expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain actionable insights into regulatory compliance and strategic growth required to engage in the supply or manufacturing of compliant goods. Agenda Highlights: Registration & Networking Breakfast: Start the day with light refreshments and informal networking among peers, compliance specialists, and industry experts. Welcome & Opening Remarks: Introduction of hosts and
How to maximize your CTMA membership
A Reminder of the Benefits Available to You As a valued member of the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), you’re part of a national community committed to advancing Canada’s precision machining, tooling, automation, and manufacturing sectors. Your membership provides access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your business, strengthen your workforce, and keep you connected to industry developments. Here’s a quick reminder of the key benefits available to you—and how to make the most of them. Your Member Benefits at a Glance: Networking & Industry Connections Participate in CTMA plant tours, events (AGM & Golf
KBC Tools & Machinery Canada celebrates 35th anniversary
On Aug. 1, KBC Tools & Machinery Canada celebrated its 35th anniversary as an MRO supplier serving the Canadian metalworking industry. Submitted photo Article courtesy of Canadian Metalworking On Aug. 1, KBC Tools & Machinery Canada celebrated its 35th anniversary as an MRO supplier serving the Canadian metalworking industry. Following the announcement of the free trade agreement in 1989, KBC founder Karel Bass started planning the first Canadian branch of KBC Tools & Machinery. This happened on Aug. 1, 1989, with the opening of its Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ont. Branches in Oldcastle, Ont., and Delta, B.C., soon followed. Right
Mazak celebrates 50 years of Kentucky manufacturing excellence
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Mazak North American manufacturing operations in Florence, Kentucky. Through its industry leadership in manufacturing innovation and technology, engineering and customer support, the company has securely positioned itself as a champion of the North American manufacturing industry. Since the facility’s opening in 1974, Mazak has continued to honour and build on the vision of its founder, the late Teruyuki (Terry) Yamazaki, former chairman of Yamazaki Mazak Corporation. That vision hinged on the fact that machine tool companies must be close to the markets they serve to gain a complete understanding of the manufacturing culture