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Air gauge selection tips
April 22, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

There are a growing number of air gauges on the market, but they’re not all created equal. Careful consideration should be given when selecting the air gauge that’s right for your application.  As…

Shot peening basics: An intro to the process
April 22, 2015 by Vibra Finish Limited

Shot peening is a process designed to extend a part’s life. The technology of metal parts surface work hardening is widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries.  The purpose: Shot peening is a hammering…

Daemar drives solutions to the automotive industry
April 15, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Daemar has been providing essential components to a wide range of industries for more than 40 years. Among them, the automotive industry benefits from the company’s broad range of products that provide sealing, retaining, low…

Lapp cables help save lives
March 31, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

A worldwide leader in automotive safety — a pioneer in both seat belt and airbag technology — required cable for its crash test simulators to collect data during impact. The company had two…

Heavy-duty dry vacs now CE compliant
March 10, 2015 by Exair LLC

Independent laboratory tests now certify that Exair’s Heavy Duty Dry Vac meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark.  The Heavy Duty Dry…

Steerable transfer cart handles dies with ease
February 24, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

When a customer required die handling for an automotive metal stamping application, Engineered Lifting Systems had the solution — a steerable transfer cart.  The challenge: The customer had been using an overhead crane,…

Material handling solutions help automate warehouse operations
February 18, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems combines experience with innovation to produce high-quality material handling systems for warehouse operations. Locally owned and operated in Mississauga, Ont., for more than 17 years, the company works with customers from…

Outdoor shelters protect from the elements
February 18, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Smoke shelters, from Mississauga, Ont.-based Excess Space Solutions (ESS), provide a designated outdoor smoking area while protecting non-smokers from second-hand smoke.  Designed to comply with local building code requirements, as well as local…

Flooring and concrete repair: What you need to know
February 17, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

In today’s harsh industrial environments, facility floors, concrete floors and other concrete structures endure constant abuse. Repair is often necessary.  If your facility floor needs repairing, here are some important tips to help you…

A quick guide to standards development
February 11, 2015 by CSA Group

Standards impact our lives on a daily basis. From the appliances in our homes, to the structures and systems in our offices, to the bridges and roads to get between the two, standards…

Transfer cart brings savings to automotive supplier
January 29, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A Tier 1 automotive supply company needed to move large dies weighing up to 25 tons. The company had been using a powered cart towed behind one of its fork trucks to transfer…

Custom manufacturer meets needs of automotive industry
January 29, 2015 by Collison-Goll Ltd

Collison-Goll specializes in making custom parts, and has earned a reputation over its 65-year history for providing competitive pricing, on-time deliveries and excellent customer service to many industries, including automotive.  “Our customers choose Collison-Goll to…

High temp connector reduces limitations in hot manufacturing applications
January 28, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting’s Han High Temp connectors are designed to circumvent the limitations of deploying connectors in hot manufacturing applications up to 200 degrees C, like mould machines and casting equipment.  Conventional connector solutions involve…

Vacuum technology aids in process efficiency
January 27, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

When it comes to production processes, vacuum systems play a big role in helping to make these processes efficient.  Vacuum gripper systems, produced as complete, ready-to-connect modular systems, provide for maximum flexibility when…

Expertise, technology and service are the keys to success for spring manufacturer
January 27, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

Leading companies in the medical, furniture and novelty toy industries, to name a few, rely on Springs & Things for their springs and wire form needs. Since 1997, the Mississauga, Ont.-based company has been manufacturing…

Torque flange delivers reliable test results
January 27, 2015 by Durham Instruments

T40B, from HBM, is the first torque flange of its class worldwide to benefit from the advantages of particularly secure digital data transfer between rotor and stator. The benefit: Constantly reliable test results,…

Partitions revitalize work environment and improve productivity
January 26, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

When a multi-national leasing company redesigned its head office, it turned to Excess Space Solutions (ESS) to create a bright but private environment. Mississauga, Ont.-based ESS has been designing and manufacturing partitions, mezzanines,…

Material handling systems integrator focuses on performance, reliability and price
January 23, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Wecon Systems, a Mississauga, Ont.-based provider of conveyor equipment and system solutions for a variety of material handling applications. The company’s mission is to…

Three ways innovative piping system saves plants time and money
January 23, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

When compressed air systems aren’t functioning at peak capacity, businesses lose more than just air. They lose money in the form of wasted energy and wear on compressors, and increased operating and maintenance costs. But…

How to improve plant profitability
January 22, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

For industrial maintenance professionals interested in eliminating mechanical failures and reducing redundant maintenance practices, Henkel Corporation now offers a customizable, in-plant training program that finds and fixes inefficiencies — and improves plant profitability.  Henkel’s MRO Workshops…

Lapp cables regulate and control insulating glass production
January 22, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

Bystronic glass is an international leader in manufacturing machines and plants for the production of insulating glass, laminated glass, vehicle glass and photovoltaic modules. That’s why the company chooses to work with industry…

New hybrid adhesive offers the best of both worlds
January 21, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Adhesives are critical components in many industrial applications — from production to maintenance. The types of adhesives are just as varied as the applications, and each have their own sets of benefits.  In the past,…

No wire forming challenge too large for Springs & Things
January 21, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

There's something about wire forming that brings out the best in the design and production staff at Springs & Things, a Mississauga, Ont.-based manufacturer of springs and wire forms. “No wire forming challenge is too…

Air-cooled cast aluminum heaters the solution to costly water-cooling issues
January 19, 2015 by Process Heaters Inc

More often than not, water-cooled cast-ins (cast aluminum heaters) are discarded because their cooling tubes have become blocked. Often the heater itself can still heat, but the cooling tubes are blocked. The result: a perfectly…

Global organizations transform workforce management with Kronos Cloud
January 19, 2015 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Global organizations are increasingly selecting workforce management solutions from Kronos Incorporated deployed in the Kronos Cloud to more effectively support their corporate strategies, while realizing added flexibility and a faster return on investment. These organizations rely…

Electrical code goes interactive with electronic version
January 19, 2015 by CSA Group

CSA Group, a standards development organization and a global provider of testing and certification services, has released the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part 1 — the 23rd edition of Canada’s primary…

IPEX offers a lineup of process piping systems for industrial applications
January 16, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

IPEX Inc. prides itself on building tough products for tough environments. Its process piping systems are no exception. The company offers a variety of systems designed to meet the needs of any industrial environment. IPEX…

Minco RTDs now available for higher temperatures
January 15, 2015 by Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

Minco has expanded its line of Thermal-Tab Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), available through Brampton, Ont.-based Mod-Tronic Instruments. The family now includes models for higher temperatures up to 260 degrees C, fluid immersion, easy…

Magnetic encoders: Exploring the options
January 14, 2015 by Durham Instruments

An encoder is a sensing device that translates either linear or rotary motion into a predictable electrical output. Measurement Specialties develops innovative custom packaged solutions for rotary sensing applications using magnetic sensing technology. …

Wainbee drives home commitment to customers with quality policy
January 14, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee Limited, a manufacturer's agent and industrial distributor, has grown to become one of Canada's leading providers of technical and supply chain solutions for automation and control, with more than 200 employees in…


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