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Passing the Baton: Festo Names New Management Board Chairman

November 1, 2023 Festo has appointed Thomas Böck, 52, to succeed Oliver Jung as head of the Management Board of the family-owned global automation technology leader, effective Jan 1, 2024. The Management Board is the senior executive team charged with overseeing the worldwide operations of the company and strategic development. Böck was most recently CEO…

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Noark Electric Sparks Excitement at the Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo (ADM) in Toronto

October 31, 2023 Noark Electric, a leading provider of electrical components and solutions, is all set to showcase its cutting-edge products in booth 1328 at the upcoming Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) Expo in Toronto from November 7th-9th. Whether you’re a Distributor, OEM, or a professional in the industry, this trade show promises to be…

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Hammond Power Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

October 31, 2023 Hammond Power Solutions Inc., a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, has announced its financial results for the third quarter 2023. Highlights: “The third quarter saw continued strong demand across our portfolio of products and services resulting a record quarterly revenue for the Company. Demand was driven…

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SICK and Endress+Hauser Want to Join Forces in Process Automation

Companies SICK and Endress+Hauser sign joint memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership  October 27, 2023 German sensor company SICK and Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser want to intensify their cooperation. Both companies are aiming for a strategic partnership for SICK’s process automation business segment and have signed a joint memorandum of understanding….

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ABB Factory Celebrates 50 Years at the Forefront of Sustainable Analytical Technologies

October 24, 2023 ABB is marking the 50th anniversary of its Quebec Measurement & Analytics factory which today manufactures market-leading products for industrial analytical measurement and is one of the largest suppliers of optical sensors for detecting greenhouse gas emissions from space. What began as a local enterprise, Bomem Inc., founded in 1973 by visionaries…

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ODVA Leadership Elected for 23rd Term

October 24, 2023 The leadership for ODVA’s 23rd term was elected and announced at the 22nd Annual Meeting of Members in El Vendrell, Spain on October 19, 2023. This brings to a conclusion a successful 22nd term that saw an ODVA MemberTM increase to 400 companies, a host of EtherNet/IP enhancements that address security, process automation, and Single Pair Ethernet…

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Phoenix Contact’s 100 Years Celebration 

October 23, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Phoenix Contact celebrates 100-year anniversary with memorable Open House and 100 Years Celebration in Niagara Falls  Phoenix Contact recently hosted a memorable event for their customers, partners, and staff in Niagara Falls in honour of their 100th anniversary. The celebration kicked off on October 18th at their headquarters in…

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Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support

October 16, 2023 Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support Some businesses require more vendor support than most because of the size or complexity of their operations. For such customers, Endress+Hauser Canada has added a Premium tier to its Smart Support program with additional remote support features and an even…

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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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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 Breaks Ground on A Canadian Installation Products Division Facility

September 27, 2023 As a next step to the previously announced $16 million investment, ABB in Canada breaks ground for the expansion of its Installation Products plant in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. The facility will expand by 30,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet and once completed in 2024 will create 40+ new jobs.  Increased production capacity will…

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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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EPLAN Enters Into Technology Partnership With Dassault Système

September 22, 2023 EPLAN Enters Into Technology Partnership With Dassault Système The digital transformation can only become reality with networked systems, end-to-end data and close cooperation between manufacturers. To this end, EPLAN founded the Partner Network in late 2020, which currently has 65 manufacturers as members. One of the newer additions is the international technology…