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ABB Teams Up with Black Box Innovations to Expand Electric Vehicle Energy Management System Accessibility Across Canada

November 27, 2024 ABB Teams Up with Black Box Innovations The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need for reliable and convenient residential and commercial EV charging infrastructure. To support sustainability goals and enhance the…

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FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

November 26, 2024 By Tanya Proietti, Marketing Communications & ASI Sales Program Manager – Int. Subsidiaries In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media on November 21. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted over…

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Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates

November 26, 2024 Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses to hundreds of thousands of safe employers, reducing business premium rates and investing in keeping workers…

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Hammond Is Having a Black Friday Sale on Black NWC Cabinets

November 26, 2024 UL2416 Type 12 rated to 350 lbs (158 kg). Seismic rated to 200 lbs (90.72 kg). Black Friday Sale: Channel Partner’s receive 50% off RAL9005 Black “F” and “N” versions valid November 27-December 6, 2024. Hammond Manufacturing has announced a special offer, available for a limited time. For 10 days only, starting…

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Ontario Appoints New CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario

November 6, 2024 Province thanks outgoing CEO Melissa Young for her leadership in standing up the Agency The Ontario government is appointing Candice White as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), effective November 25, 2024. Ms. White will continue to deliver on STO’s mandate to grow Ontario’s skilled trades workforce,…

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ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce the Completion of Their Joint Venture with the Incorporation of Abnex Inc.

November 4, 2024 ABB has completed its previously announced 50-50 joint venture with Niedax Group ABB has completed its previously announced 50-50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture will diversify solutions and drive opportunities in the growing North American cable management market. Integrating ABB’s Installation Products division’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities into Niedax Group will…

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A New Era Begins: Humber College Transforms into Humber Polytechnic

September 6, 2024 By Aaron Rathbone on August 29, 2024 Empowering the future workforce through changing times In late August 2023, Humber set out on an ambitious journey to redefine itself and what post-secondary education could look like in 2030 and beyond. This journey was called Humber Inspired and included discussions with more than a thousand people, including…

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Province Launches Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Ontario History

August 28, 2024 Procurement will ensure long-term affordability as electricity demand forecasts to rise 60 per cent by 2050 The Ontario government is launching the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history, focused on generating affordable electricity for families and businesses. This builds on the province’s plan to procure up to 5,000 megawatts (MW)…

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Sandvik Coromant Introduces New Brand Identity

August 28, 2024 Sandvik Coromant is united with its customers and partners in a pursuit of innovation and improvements The new brand identity reflects the commitment to innovation and sustainable progress. Integral to the new identity is a mindset called manufacturing wellness, which is highlighting the value of shaping resilient, thriving, sustainable manufacturers that positively impact…

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ABB to Acquire Födisch Group Strengthening Global Leadership in Continuous Emission Monitoring

August 27, 2024 ABB has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation. Through the acquisition, ABB will…

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Ontario Welcomes Over $37 Million Manufacturing Boost in Kingston

August 21, 2024 Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to…

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Canada Growth Fund Invests US$100 Million in Svante to Accelerate Growth

August 19, 2024 Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”) and Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante” or the “Company”), a leading global carbon capture and removal solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced a financing commitment on August 15 of up to US$100 million to accelerate the development and construction of Svante’s commercial carbon capture and removal projects…

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Making Alberta a Lithium Leader

August 19, 2024 Alberta government is providing $5 million through the industry-funded TIER program will expand technology that turns wastewater from oil and gas into minerals used for smartphones, electric vehicles and more. Global demand for lithium is soaring. This mineral is used to create batteries for a wide range of electronics that people rely…

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Minister Wilkinson Announces Investments in Critical Minerals in Saskatchewan

August 19, 2024 Saskatchewan is internationally known for mining and exploration, and more recently getting recognition for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, which are used in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, everyday electronics, and industrial uses. As the demand for critical minerals to power the clean economy is expected to double by 2030, according to the International…

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Government of Canada Launches $1.5-Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

August 19, 2024 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments…