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Employee-owned machine shop has reputation for quality
March 13, 2015 by L & M Precision Products Inc

Quality is not just a word for the folks at L & M Precision Products. It’s a culture.  The Toronto-based machine shop has a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that utilizes Lean manufacturing processes…

State-of-the-art machinery brings enhanced capability
March 11, 2015 by L & M Precision Products Inc

L & M Precision Products Inc., an ISO 9001 registered company celebrating more than 50 years in business, is continually focused on upgrading its first and secondary operation machines. When older or inefficient…

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…

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. …

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.…

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.…

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…

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,…

Revolutionary technique eliminates oil mist in three steps
February 23, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Aeroex mist collectors are designed to overcome many of the shortfalls of other mist collector technologies. What makes the technology so unique? It’s the “revolutionary separation technique,” the company says.  Barrie, Ont.-based Aeroex…

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…

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…

New no-drip nozzles stop liquid flow
February 11, 2015 by Exair LLC

When spraying any type of liquid, post-spray liquid flow can cause big problems. Unwanted drips can ruin product function on sealing or mating surfaces. Drips can also ruin the appearance of painted or…

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…

Workstation crane customization addresses safety concerns
February 10, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of stainless steel sheet products planned to install a new robotic weld cell — a new manufacturing process for making large industrial batteries. The company was on the hunt for a…

Alps Welding fabricates highly engineered vessels to meet specific requirements
February 6, 2015 by Alps Welding Ltd

After more than 40 years in the business, Alps Welding has earned a reputation for being much more than a custom fabrication shop. The Woodbridge, Ont.-based company can offer everything from design services…

Fastener distributor features massive pin inventory
February 2, 2015 by Advance Fasteners Ltd

Advance Fasteners has a large inventory of pins — so large, in fact, that the fastener distributor is able to service its customers quickly. And with more than 30 years of experience, the company…

New president heads Lincoln Electric Canada
January 30, 2015 by Lincoln Electric (Canada)

Mike Whitehead is the new president of Lincoln Electric Canada, effective January 1, 2015.  The company announced at the end of last year that Joseph G. Doria would retire as president and CEO of…

Coolant selection: Which option is right for your application?
January 28, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Rotem Industrial Products provides chemical coolants for use in a wide variety of machining applications. From formulas that are designed to extend the life of tools to those that offer low-foaming and reduced…

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…

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,…

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…

Industrial supplier offers wide selection of drills, fast
January 21, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

In its more than 50 years of business, Rotem Industrial Products has developed a reputation in the industry as a company that supplies high-quality products, quickly.  The Etobicoke, Ont.-based company’s lineup of high-quality…

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…

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. …


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