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Human Resources
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Siemens expands its Technical Application Center to enhance CNC machining knowledge
With digitalization and the rapid changes in technology, training is more important than ever to keep employees’ skills up to date with the newest industrial technologies. In support of this need, Siemens announces the expansion of its Technical Application Center…
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Skills Ontario names new CEO
Waterloo, ON – Ray Lavender, President of the Board of Directors for Skills Ontario, today announced the selection of Ian Howcroft as CEO, effective January 29, 2018. Howcroft replaces outgoing Skills Ontario CEO Gail Smyth, who had retired this past…
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New funding available from CTMA for CNC machinist training
If your operation or facility has existing employees interested in learning CNC Machining, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association can help. CTMA invites advanced manufacturing companies to participate in its CNC Machinist Program. Among the benefits of the program, CTMA…
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Assembly plant in Oakville, Ont., to build revamped Ford Edge, company says
Ford’s revamped Edge SUV will be assembled in a plant in southern Ontario, a move a union official said signals jobs will be secure in the region as the automaker invests in new technology. Ford Motor Company of Canada said…
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Quebec aluminum smelter lockout comes at perilous time, says industry
Montreal – The lockout of workers at a Quebec aluminum plant comes at a perilous time for the Canadian industry because of uncertainty over the future of NAFTA and slowing U.S. demand, says the head of Canada’s aluminum trade association.…
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Advancement of women in manufacturing, CME report
Ottawa – Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) released its action plan to promote and inspire women to pursue careers in manufacturing in October 2017. Untapped Potential: Attracting and engaging women in Canadian Manufacturing aims at identifying solutions to showcase the…
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Ontario’s Legislation to create Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs receives Royal Assent
Ontario’s landmark Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, received Royal Assent on November 27, 2017. The broad ranging Act raises the minimum wage, ensures more fairness for part-time and contract workers, and expands personal emergency leave. The minimum wage will…
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Coalition of skilled trades challenge Ontario’s slackening of compulsory certification
Toronto – A coalition of Ontario skilled trades workers have launched a legal challenge to the provincial government’s overhaul of the compulsory trade system introduced in the 2016 budget. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW-CCO),…
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10 Myths About RCM – reliability centered maintenance
Despite its well-documented successes, reliability centered maintenance (RCM) has always drawn a lot of discussion and controversy. Much of it is because of a lack of understanding and “myths” generated to discredit RCM as a viable business solution. Here we…
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Couillard bemoans lack of qualified labour in Quebec
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard is bemoaning the dearth of qualified labour in the province, saying the problem is more glaring than any dangers posed by possible changes to trade deals. Couillard estimates more than 1.3 million jobs will need to…
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OBIT: Bill Roebuck, former editor of Machinery and Equipment MRO
William Thomas “Bill” Roebuck, former editor of Machinery and Equipment MRO, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017. He was 70. Bill joined Machinery and Equipment MRO in 1985 as its founding editor and associate publisher. As an award-winning editor…
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Hydraulic Institute staffs up to
Parsippany, NJ – As the Hydraulic Institute (HI) continues to develop a robust portfolio supporting pump system efficiency, the company has added two new staff members in their Technical and Marketing Departments to support these growth areas. “I am excited…
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Gender gap in manufacturing won’t narrow without more training for women: report
Ottawa – Recruitment efforts to get more women working in manufacturing will fail unless girls get the education and training needed for those jobs, says a new report. “Businesses are actively looking to recruit more women, but they find that…
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C&U Americas appoints Jason Stocker as president
Plymouth, MI – C&U Americas, LLC, the North American subsidiary of the C&U Group, one of the world’s top 10 bearing manufacturers and China’s largest bearing producer, has named Jason Stocker as its new President. The announcement was made by…
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Danfoss names new head of sales for its U.S. and Canada heating business
Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Richard Hatcher as its new head of sales for its heating business. Hatcher’s responsibilities will extend throughout the…
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Making the case for Workplace Wellness Programs
Hamilton, ON – To help employers better understand the value of workplace wellness programs, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched the e-course, Business Case for Workplace Wellness. With many workers in Canada spending the majority…
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Gender gap in manufacturing won’t narrow without more training for women: report
Ottawa – Recruitment efforts to get more women working in manufacturing will fail unless girls get the education and training needed for those jobs, says a new report. “Businesses are actively looking to recruit more women, but they find that…
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Jim Williams and Chris Curran to lead PTDA in 2018
Chicago, Ill. – The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) elected its 2018 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council at the annual business meeting during the recent NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit in Hollywood, Fla. Jim Williams, vice president corporate purchasing &…
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Strike at General Motors CAMI plant ending after workers approve deal
Workers at General Motors’ CAMI plant are ending their four-week strike after accepting a new contract Monday that includes higher compensation, financial penalties against GM for future layoffs and the preservation of production shifts. The contract proposal was hammered out…
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PTDA awards lifetime achievement award for power transmission/motion control
Chicago, Ill. – The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Andy Nations, CEO, B&D Industrial (Macon, Ga.), the 27th recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. Nations received the award,…
