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Metals
Granada Gold discovers earth and alkali metals
Granada Gold Mine Inc. announced the discovery of Scandium,…
CMMS: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
CMMS is a great tool for maintenance including planning and scheduling, but be careful and don’t abuse it. There is good and bad we need to recognize in using CMMS functionality over a paper system. Get the good, avoid the bad, and be better at maintenance.
What conditions require timely oil drains and service
Oils do not wear out. Meaning, the base oil does not generally deteriorate; however, oil gradually loses its ability to carry out its functions of lubricating, reducing friction, and heat dissipation.
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions gives grants to three businesses
François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint–Maurice–Champlain and Minister of…
Maintenance: What Does the Future Hold?
Technology moves at a fast pace, and companies need to adapt quickly if they want to stay competitive in the new marketplace. Maintenance is no exception. What was once an industry that saw maintenance professionals using metal tools and wearing a hardhat, are now more likely to use a tablet to check on their assets.
Trump signs proclamation formally exempting Canadian aluminum from tariffs – for now
(CP) WASHINGTON – Donald Trump has officially let Canadian…
MRO November 2020 Issue Available On-Demand
The December 2020 Digital Edition of Machinery and Equipment…
Surging appliance sales cause shortages ahead of business holiday shopping season
(CP) Appliance stores are grappling with a double whammy…
MainTrain Conference Goes Digital
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada held its annual…
Emerson Heat Staking Technology
Emerson heat staking technology enables manufacturers to join complex,…
2020 PEMAC Award Winners
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada presented its annual…
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.
German Technology Day Coming Soon
Six automation and advanced manufacturing companies based in Canada,…
Troubleshooting Rotating Mechanical Equipment Using Vibration Analysis
Vibration is technically defined as the oscillation of an…
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…
OPINION: Changing Times Showcase Industry’s Adaptability
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK (September 2020 issue of MRO Magazine) In…
Company behind tariffs on Canadian aluminum confronts critics in Canada, U.S.
(CP) WASHINGTON – Aluminum industry advocates from Canada and…
From Theft Prevention to Quality Control: How IOT-Based Surveillance Can Help
It was a food and beverage manufacturer’s worst nightmare; $187,000 worth of product stolen in plain sight. It happened at a Tavistock dairy plant in 2019, when a man presented what appeared to be legitimate paperwork for a large quantity of cheese to be loaded onto a truck, and delivered to New Brunswick. It wasn’t until the delivery failed to arrive at the location that they realized the cheese was stolen.
Focus on Scheduling and Planning of Maintenance
GUEST: Doc Palmer TOPIC: Focus on Scheduling and Planning of…
Maintenance and Reliability in a Changed World Virtual Summit
MRO Magazine recently held its first-ever Maintenance and Reliability in a Changed World Virtual Summit, which allowed maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals to learn techniques to optimize their day-to-day maintenance activities.
MainTrain 2020 Schedule Announced
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada has announced the…
TE Connectivity Hydraulic LVDT Sensors
Optimized for hydraulic valves and actuators, TE Connectivity LVDT…
MRO Virtual Summit A Success
MRO Magazine recently held its first-ever half-day virtual summit.…
U.S. aluminum tariffs are ‘unjustified and unnecessary’: Canadian manufacturers
TORONTO – Canada’s manufacturing industry is deeply frustrated by…
Premier Scott Moe worried U.S. could put tariff on steel after Canadian aluminum
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s premier says he’s concerned the United…
A Proactive Lifestyle for Your Machines – Focus on FLAB
Precision equipment care proactively targets the root causes of machine failure with the specific intent to increase equipment reliability. Proactively managing the mechanical and electrical aspects of fasteners, lubrication, alignment, and balance (FLAB) can increase equipment life, drive equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and support an organization’s environmental sustainability objectives through improved energy efficiency.
WAGO I/O System Field
WAGO I/O System Field is IP67 rated and offers…
Pettibone Adds Super Equipment as Dealer
Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has added Super Equipment Inc. to…
AC Inverter Welding Power Supplies
AMADA WELD TECH Inc., MIB-300A and MIB-600A AC inverter…
