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A maintenance manager builds her risk-management skills
Suzane Greeman is a seasoned maintenance professional who set out to master asset management and learned how to apply risk mitigation to maintenance.
Five things to know about the Fort Hills oilsands mining project
For half a century, the oilsands have fuelled an industry that has become an engine of Canada’s economy. Later this year, the oilpatch will mark the opening of the Fort Hills mine, adding to the 30 oilsands projects in operation.…
Conveyor guarding best practices in mines
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has issued a resource on conveyor guarding (including guarding and emergency stopping systems) to help workplaces understand their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. Outlined in the Regulation for Mines…
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Work Orders – Make sense of maintenance, storeroom and purchasing reports
Knowing the requirements and creating the right reports from the get-go will allow maintainers to perform relevant tasks.
The CBSA launches investigation into line pipe from the Republic of Korea
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it has launched an investigation into whether or not certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe from the Republic of Korea are being sold at unfair prices into the…
Schaeffler expanding Fort Mill plant’s production space
Schaeffler is expanding its American Fort Mill plant in addition to improving infrastructure and the working environment. Schaeffler is creating 105 new jobs at its location in South Carolina, investing 36.5 million dollars. Schaeffler has invested around 36.5 million US…
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ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada inaugurates finishing line at Longueuil bar mill
Longueuil, QC – After 18 months of work, ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada today inaugurated a new finishing line at its bar mill in Longueuil, Québec. Representing a $27 million (CAD) investment, this innovative equipment will increase the facility’s annual rolling…
MainTrain 2017 registration deadline extension
PEMAC has extended the early bird registration discount deadline for MainTrain 2017 until June 16. Taking place September 25 to 28, 2017, at the Delta Bessborough in Saskatoon, the annual conference for maintenance and physical asset management is the largest…
Canada to reduce emissions from oil and gas industry
Calgary – The Government of Canada is committed to moving towards cleaner economic growth while reducing pollution and providing a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced regulations to reduce…
GE Peterborough workers exposed to thousands of toxic chemicals
Peterborough, Ont. – A new report shows that workers at the GE plant in Peterborough, Ont. were exposed to more than 3,000 toxic chemicals, including at least 40 known or suspected human carcinogens. “These GE workers have suffered horrific and…
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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.
Schneider Electric Canada announces Global Adjustment solution for Ontario
Mississauga, Ont. – Schneider Electric Canada, the global specialist in energy management and automation, announced the release of the latest version of its Global Adjustment solution for large energy users in Ontario. The solution is focused on class A users…
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…
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…
Scalable IoT solutions to digitize machine assets at the component level
Cleveland, OH – Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, unveiled the Voice of the Machine IoT platform, an open, interoperable and scalable ecosystem of connected products and services. As part of a broader digital transformation…
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An emergency response plan speeds up return to normal operations
As the new wildfire season began on March 1, Fort McMurray residents were still reeling about the wildfire that razed the northern Alberta community last year. After sweeping through the city, the wildfire, dubbed “the beast,” would destroy about 2,400…
“Toolbox Talks” video series on Lockout Tagout
Milwaukee, Wis. — Brady, a global leader in industrial and safety printing systems and solutions, announced the latest “Toolbox Talks” informative video series, focused on lockout tagout. The three Toolbox Talks: Lockout Tagout videos explain common industry questions around regulations,…
New IESO leadership to focus on reliable system operations
The Board of Directors of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has appointed Peter Gregg as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim O’Neill, Chair of the IESO Board, announced today. Gregg joined Ontario’s electricity sector in 2004. Most…
Nova Scotia companies vying for contracts as Sable gas field nears end of life
Halifax – The delicate task of dismantling the Sable Offshore Energy Project is set to begin next year, and local suppliers are lining up for a piece of the lucrative work. More than 100 companies attended a suppliers forum in…
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…
