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Marathon Gold Selects ABB As Integrated Process and Power Automation Supplier for Vital Valentine Gold Project

Valentine Gold Project from Marathon Gold is the largest undeveloped gold resource in the Atlantic Canada region October 13, 2023 Marathon Gold has agreed to a contract with ABB to design and commission the process and power control system for its Valentine Gold Project in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, moving the project…

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Ontario Investing in Hydrogen to Fuel Province’s Growing Economy

Innovative projects will explore opportunities to expand the use of hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel October 12, 2023 The Ontario government announced the first six projects that will receive funding through the new Hydrogen Innovation Fund, which will kickstart and develop opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen to serve as a clean fuel while strengthening the…

Alstom Concludes the Successful Demonstration of the First Commercial Service Hydrogen-Powered Train in North America
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Alstom Concludes the Successful Demonstration of the First Commercial Service Hydrogen-Powered Train in North America

October 12, 2023 Alstom has announced the first results of North America’s first demonstration of hydrogen-powered trains. The Coradia iLint carried more than 10,000 passengers, over 130 trips spanning 10,660 kilometres in Quebec this summer from mid-June to the end of September. The demonstration saved our railway partner an estimated 8,400 litres of diesel and…

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Welcome to German Technology Day 2023!

Transformation: Elevating your potential with automated solutions. October 10, 2023 German Technology Day is back again, bigger than ever this year with twenty-two prominent German companies with expertise in automation and advanced manufacturing. Canada’s fifth German Technology Day series will occur on October 26, 2023, at Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, and on November 16, 2023,…

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Ontario Welcomes $9.6 Million Manufacturing Investment

PWO Canada’s expansion will create good-paying jobs in Kitchener October 4, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $9.6 million investment by PWO Canada, the first international subsidiary of German auto parts manufacturer PWO Group. The investment will be used to add a new assembly line to the company’s Kitchener facility and create 27 new,…

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Ontario and Nevada Strengthen Economic Ties

New agreement between Ontario and Nevada will increase trade and build stronger supply chains October 4, 2023 Ontario and Nevada are strengthening their economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investments and strengthen supply chains in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint promotion of…

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Achieve More Together – Murrelektronik Becomes 60th Member of Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance

October 3, 2023 Achieve More Together – Murrelektronik Becomes 60th Member of Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance Networking is the main topic of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The technology behind Single Pair Ethernet has the potential to drive this topic forward. Murrelektronik is pleased to announce they have joined the Single Pair Ethernet…

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Hammond Manufacturing Honoured by 2023 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards

October 3, 2023 Hammond Manufacturing Honoured by 2023 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited, a top North American Manufacturer of racks, rack cabinets and accessories for over 88 years, announced today that its Rack Equipment Installation Tool (RRS Series) was recognized among the best by the 2023 Cabling Installation & Maintenance…

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HPS Announces Ted Simpson as Vice-President of Marketing

October 3, 2023 HPS Announces Ted Simpson as Vice-President of Marketing HPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Simpson to the position of Vice-President of Marketing. Ted succeeds Michael Frayne as Michael transitions to the role of Senior Vice President of Power Quality and Power Conversion Solutions. Ted is a highly experienced marketing…

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Places Order for 3.6MW of Ballard Fuel Cells for Expansion of Hydrogen Locomotive Program

September 29, 2023 Ballard Power Systems recently announced it received an order for additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City. These eighteen, 200 kW fuel cell engines are planned for delivery in 2023 and will support the expansion of CPKC’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program. Over the past two years, Ballard has supplied CPKC with…

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The Path to Limiting Global Warming to 1.5 °C has Narrowed, but Clean Energy Growth is Keeping it Open

September 27, 2023 Update of IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap shows greater ambition and implementation, supported by stronger international cooperation, will be critical to reach climate goals Driving greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s energy sector to net zero and limiting global warming to 1.5 ° C remains possible due to the record growth of key…

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ABB and Porsche Consulting Driving the Future of Analyzer Manufacturing

September 27, 2023 ABB has partnered with Porsche Consulting ABB has partnered with Porsche Consulting, a leading management consultancy and a subsidiary of the sports car manufacturer, to reshape the landscape of analyzer manufacturing, solidifying ABB’s position at the forefront of the analyzer market. The collaboration drives the deployment of a mixed-model production line for…

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ABB Expands Installation Products Plant in Canada

September 27, 2023 ABB is investing CA$16 million in its Installation Products Division manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Canada. This enables expanded production capacity to meet the growing needs of customers from coast to coast. “ABB’s investment is part of a five-year strategy to integrate new digital processes and automation across our operations,” says Matthias Heilmann,…

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ABB and Export Development Canada Agree on Global Partnership for Financing Clean Tech Projects

September 27, 2023 Global Partnership for Financing Clean Tech Projects ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up to US$ 2.9 billion, will…

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Nidec and Verkor: Strategic Partners for the Expansion of Stationary Energy Storage Solutions in 2023

September 22, 2023 After signing an MoU, Verkor, European pioneer of low‑carbon high-performance battery cells, and Nidec, global leader in stationary energy storage systems, recently announced a non-binding partnership to produce 10 GWh in battery cells and modules by 2030. As part of this strategic partnership, Verkor will develop, manufacture and supply battery cells and…

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Cognex To Acquire Moritex Corporation, A Global Leader In Machine Vision Optics Components And Advanced Imaging Solutions

September 22, 2023 Cognex Corporation, a leader in industrial machine vision, has announced it has agreed to acquire Moritex Corporation (Moritex) from Trustar Capital, a private equity affiliate of CITIC Capital Holdings Limited, for ¥40 billion (approximately $275 million), in an all-cash transaction. Moritex is a leading global provider of optics components with a strong…