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Manufacturing
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Showstoppers – IFPE 2017 post-show roundup
Fluid power innovations at IFPE confirmed that keeping pace with technology is critical for the industry’s success.
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Power transmission sales expected to rise in 2017, PTDA
Chicago, Ill. – The fourth quarter 2016 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) shows power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributor sales declined 3.6 percent from the 3Q16 level, a typical decline for that…
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Pruftechnik celebrates 45 years in industry
Ismaning – Industry 4.0 and IoT have been dominating the industrial space in 2017. “So far, these have been merely buzzwords,” counters Dr. Sebastian Busch, Managing Director of Pruftechnik AG. “However, our customers have changed in the last 45 years…
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Honeywell and SKF launch Industrial Internet of Things pilot project
Gothenberg – Honeywell Process Solutions and SKF have launched a joint pilot project aimed at developing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. The pilot project, at a copper mine in Latin America, aims to create a digital standard for improved…
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Timken adds industrial clutches and brakes to its mechanical power transmission portfolio
North Canton, OH – The Timken Company, a global leader in bearings and mechanical power transmission products, today announced that it has acquired the assets of PT Tech, Inc., a manufacturer of engineered clutches, brakes, hydraulic power take-off units and…
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Canam Group announces going-private transaction by a group of investors led by the Dutil Family
Saint-Georges, QC – Canam Group Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which members of the Dutil family and American Industrial Partners will acquire, directly or indirectly, all of the issued and outstanding common shares of…
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Manufacturing business conditions improve at fastest pace since October 2013
March data signalled a robust and accelerated improvement in business conditions across the Canadian manufacturing sector, driven by faster rises in production, new orders and employment, according to the latest IHS Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index. Survey respondents widely commented on…
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Siemens and Kensington Capital collaborate to advance cleantech innovation in Canada
Oakville and Toronto, ON – Siemens Canada and Kensington Capital Partners Limited have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at accelerating the commercialization of cleantech energy solutions in Canada. The collaboration combines the complementary capabilities of Kensington’s financial…
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Danfoss recognized for its innovative Turbocor VTT compressor
Danfoss, the pioneer and leader of oil-free, magnetic bearing, variable speed centrifugal compressors for high-efficiency air-conditioning chillers, has been voted a Bronze Winner in the Edison Awards, a program that honours innovation and excellence in the development to new products…
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Canada’s First Cyber-Physical Laboratory in Saint-Laurent, Québec
Saint-Laurent, Québec – The Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ) is proud to announce the opening of Canada’s first-ever cyber-physical laboratory in the Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent. This investment will allow Québec-based manufacturers access to a real factory of…
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High Rollers – large bearings make their rounds
In a quest to find the oldest bearing, we marvelled at the fact that the Ancient Egyptians used a form of roller bearings to help move massive bricks during the construction of the pyramids. But we were hardly surprised. Why…
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Global bearings market outlook
The bearing market is expected to see healthy growth thanks to an ongoing bid for energy efficiency and high demand in the automotive sector, reports business intelligence and market research firm, Research and Markets. What is it worth? The global…
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Parker’s O-Ring Division changes name
Lexington, KY – The O-Ring Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it is changing its name to the Parker O-Ring & Engineered Seals Division. The new name reflects the vast…
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Camfil APC waives fee for Comprehensive Dust Collection Training Program
JONESBORO, Ark., April 12, 2017 – Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a leading global manufacturer of dust, mist and fume collection equipment, will waive the $1,195.00 fee for its training programs scheduled for June and September 2017 as part of…
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Riello UPS America establishes partnership with Dataglobe for Eastern Canada
Westchester, OH – RPS America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Riello UPS, has established a distribution partnership in Canada with Dataglobe. The company will offer the full range of Riello UPS products as well as services in Eastern Canada…
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Belting association and power transmission distributors association host joint summit
Madison, Wisc., and Chicago, Ill. – Planning is well under way for the NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit, September 27-30, at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, for top executives and those who aspire to leadership among distributors and manufacturers…
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Economy tops expectations, growing faster than expected in January
Ottawa – The economy kicked off the year with a bang, rising faster than expected in January, providing further evidence of robust growth but not enough to alter expectations that the central bank will maintain its dovish position. Statistics Canada…
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Federal, Ontario governments to invest $200M into Ford’s Canadian operations
The federal and Ontario governments are each spending more than $100 million to help Canada’s auto sector – an old-school engine of economic growth – and speed the dawn of the driverless, eco-friendly, Internet-connected car. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and…
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Hydraulic Institute to bring Pump Systems Optimization Course to Canada
Parsippany, NJ – For the past twenty-one years, the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) has specialized in high quality energy management and energy efficiency training and has trained over 7,000 professionals. The Hydraulic Institute (HI) is pleased to announce…
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Keystone XL pipeline does not lessen need for Energy East
Calgary – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says U.S. approval of the Keystone XL pipeline does not lessen the need for two other controversial proposals within Canada’s borders. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the green light for the line more than…
