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New Ford CEO replaces CFO, pledges stronger profit margins
(AP) DETROIT – On his first day in Ford’s…

Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
(AP) NEW YORK – First it was toilet paper.…

COVID 19 further delaying some overdue military procurements
(CP) OTTAWA – While the federal government is pressing…

Union workers vote to approve collective bargaining deal with Ford
(CP) Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. says its…

2020 PEMAC Award Winners
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada presented its annual…

Ram Challenges the Raptor with the TRX
For anyone who grew up in the 1990s, Jurassic Park, was the movie, which created dinosaur madness across Canada. Look no further than Toronto’s new basketball team, which chose to be called the Raptors back in 1995. The movie spawned a franchise that is still going strong today, after two sequels, and a new Jurassic World franchise.

Weekly Schedule Compliance is an Easy Tool but a Bit Tricky
Weekly schedule compliance is an easy key performance indicator (KPI), but a lot of people mess it up. We can use it to lock-in mediocre performance. However, when used properly, KPI can help boost our maintenance productivity.

Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations
(AP) FRANKFURT – Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck…

Weak oil demand forecasts leave economists wondering if Trans Mountain makes sense
(CP) Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has…

Court orders recalculation of $1.4 billion in damages, supports Dow in Nova lawsuit
(CP) CALGARY – Both sides are welcoming an Alberta…

MRO September 2020 Issue Available On-Demand
The September 2020 Digital Edition of Machinery and Equipment…

Iamgold bolsters its financial resources while building US$1.3 billion gold mine
(CP) TORONTO – Analysts say Iamgold Corp. is well…

GM to make electric vehicle, supply batteries for Nikola
(AP) DETROIT – General Motors announced its second major…

Uber unveils Canadian commitments to reach goal of being emission free by 2040
(CP) TORONTO – Uber Technologies Inc. is launching a…

Ford Motor to face off with union as labour negotiators narrow focus
(CP) TORONTO – Ford Motor Co. will be the…

Honda and GM to Form Strategic North American Alliance
General Motors and Honda have signed a non-binding memorandum…

OPINION: Changing Times Showcase Industry’s Adaptability
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK (September 2020 issue of MRO Magazine) In…

Survey: US factories grow in August for third straight month
(AP) WASHINGTON – American factories expanded last month at…

A Unique Twist for the Old Taste Buds
Germans love big salty, soft-breaded pretzels. In the south of Germany, a freshly baked pretzel with butter and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is a must on any breakfast table. Achieving the perfect shape, a symmetrically twisted pretzel, usually involves a lot of painstaking manual labour.

General Motors Invests in St. Catharines Plant
General Motors Canada and its partners are investing $28…