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Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on $220 Million North Carolina Train Manufacturing Facility Expansion

September 12, 2023 Siemens Mobility, one of the United States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, has broken ground on their $220 million advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, NC. An expansion of their manufacturing footprint in North America, the new facility will create more than 500 new jobs and be one of the…

Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Grow the Economy for Am-Can Workers
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Ontario Showcases Auto Sector During Mission to Germany and Switzerland

Growing auto supply chain and innovation take centre stage at IAA Mobility September 12, 2023 The Ontario government has concluded a successful business mission to Germany and Switzerland to attract investments and strengthen relationships with economic partners in the auto sector. As part of the mission, a delegation of Ontario organizations promoted the province’s auto…

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Biden Making $20 Billion Available From ‘Green Bank’ for Clean Energy Projects

September 7, 2023 By Matthew Daly The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers. Two programs, worth $14 billion and $6 billion, respectively, will offer competitive grants to nonprofits, community development banks and…

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Government of Canada Once Again Reinforces Quebec’s Key Role in the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Working with Volta Energy Solutions Canada to take the next step in securing the battery supply chain and ensuring Canada has a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem September 5, 2023 The future of Canada’s transportation sector is electric. That’s why we’re prioritizing the development of our own complete domestic battery ecosystem, supporting clean technologies, and working…

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Leuze Is Turning 60 and Continues Its Ambitious Growth

September 5, 2023 In 1963, the electronics division of the Leuze Group came into being. In 2023, the international sensor expert is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Today, over 1,600 Sensor People worldwide create the innovations of tomorrow: Sensor and safety solutions in automation technology. In 1963, who would have thought that the fragile “Electronics” seedling,…

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Ontario Supporting Made-In-Ontario Life Sciences Innovations

$3 million in funding helping six companies bring Ontario medical innovations to the world August 22, 2023 The Ontario government is investing $3 million to help six life sciences companies develop and bring to market made-in-Ontario medical innovations and health-care solutions. These companies are the first recipients to receive support from the province’s Life Sciences…

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Ontario Welcomes $4 Million Manufacturing Investment

CES Transformers expansion will create 80 good-paying jobs in Markham August 21, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $4 million investment by CES Transformers, a leading manufacturer of power transformers, the devices used to transmit electrical power from one circuit to another. This investment, to expand the company’s existing facility and increase production, will…

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Siemens and Nexii Announce VersiCharge XL Available for Commercial Market Deployment

August 18, 2023 Meant for high-volume charging areas like airports or hospitals, VersiCharge XL can be quickly installed, is easily scalable for fleets, and reduces environmental impact by using low-carbon components and modular installation. Siemens has announced commercial availability of the VersiCharge XL, a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging structure designed for electrifying fleets at…

New Industry Web Portal: Safety Guide for Purchasing Electric Motors in Canada
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New Industry Web Portal: Safety Guide for Purchasing Electric Motors in Canada

August 18, 2023 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents electrical and automation manufacturers, distributors, and sales agents committed to electrical safety in Canada. The EFC Motor & Generator Business Section has developed an industry web portal and downloadable checklist that reminds consumers of the importance of purchasing safe and reliable motors that meet safety and quality standards….

Helping More Canadians Build Careers in Skilled Trades
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Helping More Canadians Build Careers in Skilled Trades

August 16, 2023 Skilled workers are the engine that drives Canada’s economy and it needs more skilled trades workers to continue building industries in every corner of the country. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for these jobs. The Government of…

Omron Honours RS Group as National Partner of the Year
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Omron Honours RS Group as National Partner of the Year

The omni-channel industrial solutions provider consistently delivers innovative solutions and exceptional customer service while driving year-over-year(YOY) growth. August 14, 2023 RS Group was announced by industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas as its National Partner of the Year for 2022. As a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders and…

Martin Kram becomes Vice President Sales Germany at Murrelektronik
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Martin Kram Becomes Vice President Sales Germany at Murrelektronik

August 14, 2023 Martin Kram Becomes Vice President Sales Germany at Murrelektronik Murrelektronik, a specialist in decentralized automation technology for machines and plants, is making a mid-year change to its sales management team. Martin Kram has been Vice President Sales Germany since July. In his previous position as Vice President Global Sales, Kram was responsible…

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Omron Announces New Innovation Award to Celebrate Customer-Driven Automation Solutions that Enhance Sustainability and Benefit Society

August 11, 2023 Omron celebrates excellence in industrial automation, honoring customers that leverage the breadth of their technologies to advance manufacturing and engineering. Industry-leading automation solution provider Omron Automation Americas announces the launch of a new Innovation Award that recognizes customers who champion automation solutions that promote sustainability, enhance quality of life, and reduce the…

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Norge Mining and ABB To Design a Next-Generation Mine to Help Meet Europe’s Energy Transition Ambitions

August 11, 2023 ABB is collaborating with Norge Mining to conduct a FEED (Front-End Engineering and Design) study for a future Norwegian upstream mine production which has the potential to supply minerals used in electric vehicles and solar panels needed for the clean energy revolution, and fertilizer demand, for at least 50 years. The deposit…

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Control Techniques Promotes Technological Sustainability by Taking Part in the 3Bee “Adopt A Hive” Project

August 8, 2023 As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Control Techniques Italy have decided to focus their attention on issues of sustainability and circularity, by supporting an initiative that blends technology, innovation, and commitment to the environment. As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Control Techniques Italy have decided to focus their attention on…

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Hammond Power Solutions Unveils Global Rebranding

August 1, 2023 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has unveiled a new brand identity. This is a significant milestone for HPS as it enters a new era of opportunity and growth. The development of the new brand involved evaluating the existing HPS brand identity, obtaining feedback from employees, customers, and partners, and analyzing the company’s future…