Industry
Metals
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Alberta building trades to get paid less for maintenance work due to bad economy
Edmonton – Hard economic times have prompted an organization that bargains for Alberta’s unionized building trades to sign a deal that includes lower pay for some workers in the hope of keeping them on the job. The agreement that is…
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Steel producer fined after worker loses consciousness
Hamilton, ON – Steel producer ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. was fined $60,000 after a worker was overcome by gas fumes and lost consciousness at the company’s Burlington Street East plant. On February 20, 2014, at the company’s Blast Furnace #3, a…
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Bailey Metal Processing Limited fined after worker injured by machinery
Burlington, Ont. – Bailey Metal Processing Limited was fined $50,000 this week after a worker was injured by machinery. On April 8, 2015, a worker was testing equipment at the Bailey Metal Processing establishment at 1211 Heritage Rd. in Burlington.…
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Investigation into dumped fabricated industrial steel components
Markham, ON – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) welcomes today’s decision by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) to initiate an investigation into dumped Fabricated Industrial Steel Components (FISC) from China, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Spain and…
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Canam Group concentrates its structural steel activities
Saint-Georges, QC – Canam Group Inc. announced that it has reorganized its structural steel activities. Kurt Langsenkamp, President of FabSouth LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canam Group, which specializes in structural steel, will also oversee Canam-Heavy. Messrs. Peter Frantz, Senior Vice President,…
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Cost concepts of planning and scheduling
Most people are surprised to see maintenance costs go up (!) as they first implement proper planning and scheduling. Maintenance planning and scheduling help an existing workforce complete more maintenance work so, of course, they will use more spare parts…
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U.S. Steel Canada says Essar Global restructuring proposal won’t be considered
Hamilton, ON – U.S. Steel Canada Inc. is rejecting advances from the Essar Global fund, saying it isn’t qualified to purchase the company formerly known as Stelco, which has been seeking a buyer under a lengthy court-supervised process. The Hamilton-based…
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Advice on effectively entering the global manufacturing market
Cerritos, Calif. – Toolots, Inc., a California-based company that provides factory-direct industrial equipment, tools and technology to domestic and international manufacturers, announces its Chief Operating Officer, Raymond Cheng, will present a session entitled “How U.S. Manufacturers Can Overcome Challenges of…
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Danfoss join forces with U.S.-based White Drive Products, Inc.
The Danfoss Group has announced its intent to acquire full ownership of privately-held White Drive Products, Inc. White Drive Products is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic motors headquartered in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and the company represents an ideal match to the…
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Mathew W. Happach named president of Lovejoy, Inc.
North Canton, OH – The Timken Company, a world leader in bearings and mechanical power transmission, today announced that Mathew W. Happach has been named president of Lovejoy, Inc. At the same time, Lovejoy’s CEO Woodrow “Woody” Haddix assumes the…
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Workers injured in steel mill steam explosion, company fined
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Essar Steel Algoma Inc. has been fined $100,000 after three workers were injured in a steam explosion at a blast furnace. In late August of 2014, Essar was engaged in a planned maintenance outage at…
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Ontario partnering with Northern Cables to create Jobs
Ontario is partnering with Northern Cables to expand production and grow its business in Prescott and Brockville, creating 18 new jobs and retaining 163 positions. Northern Cables manufactures copper, aluminum and low-voltage cables for industrial, mining and commercial use in North…
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The National Research Council is spearheading research efforts with provinces and industry to develop innovative aluminium products
Ottawa – A newly formed alliance called ALTec Industrial research R&D Group is consolidating research efforts in the Canadian aluminium sector to develop innovative aluminium products for ground transportation vehicles. As a cost-effective and sustainable material, aluminum is increasingly being used…
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How a mechanic masters reliability engineering
“Certain people are drawn to reliability because they have a passion for doing things the right way or doing things in an optimal way,” says Jeff Smith.
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Lawson Products launches Kent Automotive Aluminum Repair Solutions
Chicago – Lawson Products, Inc., a distributor of products and services to the MRO and automotive marketplaces, announced the launch of Aluminum Repair Solutions under its Kent Automotive brand. Kent Automotive Aluminum Repair Solutions is the single-source for aluminum repair…
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On-site safety is no accident
—Sponsored article by Mark’s Commercial Each year, more than four million Canadian workers suffer some type of job-related injury or illness. Not just frustrating to those affected, injuries can also mean significant down time for companies. Yet many workplace injuries…
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A maintenance manager with a winning mindset delivers on his game plan
Philip Lawlor made a plucky move when he applied for the 2015 PEM Maintenance Award. As a relatively new hire at Canam Group Inc.’s Mississauga, Ont. plant, the maintenance manager and his team of six craftsmen and one supervisor would…
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PTDA welcomes five new members
Chicago, Ill. – The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, recently welcomed five new member companies. Distributor Member Central de Mangueras S.A. (San Jose, Costa Rica.) is a distributor…
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Canadian manufacturing sector returns to growth in March
Canadian manufacturers indicated a positive end to the first quarter, with production and overall new orders returning to growth after a sustained period of decline. Stronger export demand was a key driver behind the rebound in manufacturing conditions, with new…
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Mobius Institute announces the 2016 International Machine Vibration Analysis Conference (IMVAC) will be held in Orlando
Bainbridge Island, Wash. – Mobius Institute, the premier provider of vibration analysis training & certification, today announced the 2016 International Machine Vibration Analysis Conference (IMVAC) will be held in Orlando, Florida on October 31 to November 2, 2016 at the…
