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Industry
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NAFTA body calls for investigation into oilsands tailings enforcement
The three countries in the North American Free Trade Agreement are to vote on whether to investigate if Canada is failing to enforce environmental legislation on tailings ponds in Alberta’s oilsands. The vote is required after the trade treaty’s environmental…
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Alberta adds two year sunset clause to bill that would regulate oil shipments
Edmonton – Alberta is putting an expiry date on proposed legislation that would allow the province to regulate oil and gas shipments. The government has said it might use such a law against British Columbia if that province continues to…
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Magna beats first quarter profit expectations, raises guidance for the year
Aurora, Ont. – Magna International Inc. raised its guidance for the year as it reported a better-than-expected first-quarter profit and sales that grew 21 per cent compared with a year ago. The auto parts maker, which keeps its books in…
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Parts shortage that hit Ford spreads to more companies
Detroit – A fire that damaged a Michigan auto parts supply factory is causing production problems at Ford, Fiat Chrysler and General Motors, but it’s too soon to tell yet whether dealers will run short of vehicles. So far Ford…
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Federal and Quebec governments fund aluminum smelting breakthrough
Saguenay, Que. – The federal and Quebec governments are teaming up with a trio of corporate giants from the metals and tech industries to commercialize the world’s first carbon-free aluminum smelting process. Ottawa, Quebec and Apple Inc. are investing in…
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Canadian NAFTA concern: North American auto production tied up in red tape
Washington – Canada is voicing concerns heard from car companies that some of the rules being considered during the NAFTA negotiations could prove damaging to one of this continent’s biggest industries. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she raised some…
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Same same but different – Mining equipment reliability and maintenance
In a quest for success, mines apply every advanced total equipment reliability maintenance or asset performance management program available.
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Canadian oil and gas sector battles in the shadow of the United States
Lower prices range, high volatility and increased competition for markets are hurdles for the oil and gas industry.
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Mining sector gets back to work
Signals of heavy activity in the mining sector paint a picture of optimism.
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Putin sworn in for fourth term; promises economic reforms
Moscow – Vladimir Putin took the oath of office for his fourth term as Russian president on Monday, promising to pursue an economic agenda that would boost living standards across the country. In a ceremony in an ornate Kremlin hall…
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New contract ratified for workers at Ontario automotive seat plant
Toronto – Unifor says it has ratified a new contract for workers at the Lear Corp. automotive seat manufacturing plant in Ajax, Ont. The union says its members voted in favour of the contract Friday afternoon, adding that the company…
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How Shell restarted Europe’s largest refinery
—Sponsored article by Operational Excellence in Energy, Chemicals & Resources Ahead of the Operational Excellence in Energy, Chemicals & Resources Summit, our partner IQPC caught up with Ýr Gunnarsdóttir, Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Leader for Shell. In this new…
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Volkswagen’s new CEO promises a more ethical culture
Frankfurt – Volkswagen’s new CEO, Herbert Diess, has vowed to build a more ethical culture after the company’s diesel emissions scandal and outlined a new structure aimed at streamlining decision-making at the sprawling company. Diess said Thursday at the shareholder…
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Lear Ajax workers to vote on tentative deal amid uncertain future for plant
Toronto – Unifor says it has reached a tentative agreement for workers at the Lear Corp. automotive seat manufacturer in Ajax, Ont., but the future of the facility is uncertain after the company said this week it would close the…
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Bearings Specialists Association announces lifetime achievement award winner
Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, announced that Ellen Holladay, the company’s SVP, Chief Information Officer and Operational Excellence Officer, is the 2018 recipient of the Bearings Specialists Association (BSA)…
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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Hamilton, ON – From May 6-12, 2018, workplaces across North America will be celebrating North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week with activities that raise awareness of, and educate on, the importance of injury prevention. Health and safety committees…
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Bombardier selling Downsview property for $635 million, reports results
Montreal – Bombardier Inc. has signed a deal to sell its Downsview property in Toronto for $635 million to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board. Under a lease agreement, Bombardier will continue to operate from Downsview for up to three…
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Canadian buyers dominate at equipment auction
Edmonton – Last week Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Canadian auction of the year, selling CA$207+ million (US$161+ million) of equipment over five days in Edmonton, AB. The April 24 – 28 auction attracted more than 14,000+ bidders from 59…
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World leader in engineered bearings and mechanical power transmission reports organic growth
North Canton, Ohio – The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and mechanical power transmission products, today reported first-quarter 2018 sales of $883.1 million, up approximately 25 percent from the same period a year ago. The increase was…
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JW Winco celebrated 40 years in standard parts industry
New Berlin, WI – May marks the 40th anniversary and success of JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company. Since its beginnings in 1978, family-owned Winco continues to lead a new generation of innovation and solutions for the standard parts industry.…
