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Butterfly valves offer unparalleled reliability
March 9, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

IPEX Inc.’s highly versatile butterfly valves, part of the company’s line of thermoplastic valves, can be used for simple on/off service, but also for processes requiring precise throttling. End-of-line installation of a lugged version…

Broaching machine manufacturer meets customer needs — from design to training and beyond
March 9, 2015 by The Ohio Broach & Machine Co.

Ohio Broach & Machine Company has more than 55 years of experience in engineering broaching machines and tooling. The Willoughby, Ohio-based company can design and build standalone or transfer type machines with manual, semi-automatic or automatic…

ProLogix offers complete control of Hytrol sortation equipment
March 9, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol is just one of a growing list of high-quality international suppliers represented across Canada by Norpak Handling and McKessock Conveyor Solutions. The ProLogix Sortation Control package is available from the companies to…

Optical strain gauge offers many benefits
March 6, 2015 by Durham Instruments

HBM's measurement technology enables the best of both worlds — the simultaneous acquisition of data using both electrical and optical strain gauges. The EasyOptics module in HBM's catmanAP software enables users to jointly…

Vibropeening technology produces stronger surfaces
March 6, 2015 by Vibra Finish Limited

The future goal of metallurgy is to alter the mechanical properties of metals to produce lighter, stronger, break- and failure-resistant parts. Traditionally, this has been done with nitriding, shot peening and heat-treating methods. But Vibra…

Manufacturer uses state-of-the-art equipment to produce custom bushings
March 6, 2015 by Collison-Goll Ltd

Collison-Goll has a vision — to be the premier precision machined products manufacturer in North America. The Toronto-based company manufactures, among other things, custom brass, bronze and copper bushings for a variety of industrial applications. …

Transducers designed for rigorous environments
March 5, 2015 by Durham Instruments

LT Level Transducers, from Measurement Specialties and available through Durham Instruments, are submersible hydrostatic level transducers specifically designed to meet the rigorous environments encountered in liquid level measurement and control. Ideal for municipal,…

FEIN’s metal cutting saws pack power and performance
March 5, 2015 by Fein Power Tool Company

FEIN Power Tools’ Slugger Metal Cutting Saws — available in three sizes — are high-performance, durable solutions for metal cutting.  The new 7¼-inch saw features a powerful, double-insulated 1,400-watt (12-amp) motor for continuous loads.…

McKessock and Norpak make powerful conveyor solutions team
March 5, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

In 2010, McKessock Engineering joined Norpak Handling Limited and Norpak (BC) Limited as part of the Northumberland Group of companies. It was an easy transition for the McKessock team. All of the companies in the…

Harting’s new Han Ex connector sets made for explosion-proof environments
March 5, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting has launched the Han Ex industrial connector portfolio for explosion-proof applications. The series of five size 3A sets are each comprised of a hood, housing and high pin count insert. The connectors…

Rosta components lead the way in environmental technology
March 4, 2015 by Rosta Inc

Rosta is focused on the future. The company has been supplying various industries in Canada with rubber suspension elements and special machine components since it was founded in 1988. But the company is…

Powerful cordless cutter ideal for onsite metalworkers
March 4, 2015 by Walter Surface Technologies

Metalworkers are often on-location without access to a power supply. Now Quebec-based Walter Surface Technologies has the solution — the Zipwheel cutter, a powerful cordless cutter that can drive a six-inch cutting wheel.…

Survey results reveal workforce challenges
March 4, 2015 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Improving labour productivity presents huge challenges for the manufacturing and services and distribution sectors, according to research conducted by Gatepoint Research.  Last year, the company invited select HR, finance and operations executives from the manufacturing and…

The secret to Bohne Spring’s success
March 2, 2015 by Bohne Spring Industries Ltd.

Bohne Spring strives to be the leading manufacturer of quality precision springs, wire forms and metal stampings. The third-generation family-owned business has established a solid reputation since its founding in 1941 through continuous…

New valves from Festo offer two-way convertibility
March 2, 2015 by Festo Inc

Festo’s new VSNC series of standard solenoid NAMUR valves is two valves in one. It converts easily and quickly from a 5/2-way valve into a 3/2-way valve by simply turning its seal 180…

Reduce downtime with high-quality diaphragm pumps
February 25, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

York Fluid Controls supplies diaphragm pumps that provide unparalleled reliability and performance. For 55 years, the Brampton, Ont.-based company has been distributing high-quality pumps designed to reduce downtime and minimize maintenance requirements —…

Space solutions to suit any industry
February 25, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Excess Space Solutions (ESS) is a thriving full-service manufacturer and distributor of space solution products, with clients ranging from corporate national chains to local independent businesses. If space is an issue — regardless…

Portable structures offer peace and quiet for busy plants
February 25, 2015 by Canadian Portable Structures (1992) Ltd.

Canadian Portable Structures (CPS) wants to create an ideal working environment for its customers that will improve morale and communication.   “When space is organized, the result is increased productivity without annoyances, interruptions…

Harting sees double-digit revenue growth in Canada
February 25, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting Canada continues to experience double-digit annual revenue growth, a trend which shows no sign of abating, according to Jon DeSouza, president and CEO of Harting Canada and Harting North America.  The outlook…

Lineup of industrial lubricants keeps machine tools running smoothly
February 24, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Industrial lubricants help minimize corrosion, maximize oil life and ensure that processes run smoothly. Rotem Industrial Products carries a lineup of industrial lubricants designed for a variety of applications — from industrial bearings…

Fabricator makes custom process equipment in massive facility
February 24, 2015 by Alps Welding Ltd

Alps Welding has produced thousands of custom pressure vessels to meet its customers’ diverse needs since it was founded in 1974. Within the last seven years, with its investment in a state-of-the-art 55,000-square-foot fabrication facility…

Save time and money with this essential tool
February 24, 2015 by Advance Fasteners Ltd

Electronic hardware standoffs are essential for ensuring that products work effectively and efficiently. By keeping the proper amount of space between components, standoffs help prevent malfunctions that cost time and money.  “From preventing…

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,…

Thermo-Kinetics named first-ever authorized service centre for LumaSense Technologies
February 20, 2015 by Thermo-Kinetics Measurement & Control Ltd.

LumaSense Technologies, a provider of innovative temperature and gas sensing devices, has recognized Thermo-Kinetics as the only authorized repair and calibration centre in Canada for its temperature products.  “We are a global company continually striving…

Three must-have features for belt grinding machines
February 20, 2015 by Fein Power Tool Company

FEIN's new, powerful, handheld belt grinding machines — GHB 15-50 and GHB 15-50 Inox — are designed for flexible on-site grinding and finishing applications for a variety of industries.  The tools feature the…

Five reasons to consider Minco temperature sensors
February 20, 2015 by Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

No sensor manufacturer offers more styles and variations of temperature sensors than Minco. Here’s five reasons to consider making the company’s sensors part of your application: 1. Single source manufacturing: Minco builds sensors…

Disc springs meet quality standards
February 19, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Daemar offers a complete range of standard disc spring products as per DIN 2093 and DIN 6796 — two German standards considered benchmarks for quality of disc springs and belleville washers worldwide. There…

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…

IPEX ball valves have many features and benefits
February 17, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

IPEX Inc. offers high-quality, high-performance ball valves as part of its lineup of thermoplastic valves. Ball valves are generally used for on/off service, but can range from simple moulded-in-place construction to high-end industrial designs with…


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