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The need for harmonized standards in a global marketplace
October 17, 2017 by CSA Group

Manufacturers and consumers have access to more markets today than ever before thanks to major advances in transportation and technology. But while globalization presents businesses with many lucrative opportunities, it also comes with…

Realize major savings with compressed air management system
September 29, 2017 by Compair Canada Inc. div. of Gardner Denver

Energy management is crucial for all compressed air users, as the highest cost factor of a compressor is the energy to run it. However, this high cost also means that there is a…

Festo Canada foresees continued strong growth, top exec says
September 29, 2017 by Festo Inc

With strong sales growth over the last several years, and innovative new products helping to fuel its momentum, Festo Canada’s future has never looked brighter, and there is no slowdown in sight. That…

CSA Group helps manufacturers mitigate cybersecurity risks with new testing services
July 27, 2017 by CSA Group

In today’s increasingly connected world, innovation continues to drive the use of network-connected products and software that can provide numerous advantages and process efficiencies to businesses; however, there are also many cyber threats…

Gearbox rebuild service offers significant savings
May 23, 2017 by Rapid Gear

Rapid Gear is known for the high-quality gearbox design and build service it offers; however, the company understands that “new” is not always the most practical — or necessary — solution for its…

Research helps CSA Group stay informed and keep customers competitive
March 23, 2017 by CSA Group

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, keeping on top of the latest research and methods is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge. Staying informed, and often ahead, of these trends helps CSA Group…

Coca-Cola realizes significant savings with efficient compressed air system
September 27, 2016 by Compair Canada Inc. div. of Gardner Denver

Compressed air systems can be huge energy hogs if they don’t offer a reliable supply of high-quality air efficiently. But for CompAir customers, this is not a concern. The company's air compressors have…

New Harting plant means shorter turnaround times for Canadian customers
July 27, 2016 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting North America recently celebrated the grand opening of its new sales office and manufacturing facility in Mexico. This most recent expansion, which comes on the heels of the company’s record-breaking fiscal year…

New Festo Canada CEO expects continued strong growth
June 24, 2016 by Festo Inc

Sales for Festo Canada have grown at an annual rate of almost 10 per cent during the past five years. The company’s new president and CEO, Roger Hallett, says the new five-year plan…

Safety check: Are you meeting the requirements for operating in hazardous locations?
June 22, 2016 by CSA Group

Industrial accidents in any environment can be tragic. But when these accidents happen in hazardous locations — those where explosive elements like flammable gas or vapour, liquid and dust are present — the…

Home inspection standard now available from CSA Group
March 16, 2016 by CSA Group

Buying a house is an important life decision, as it’s one of the most valuable assets a person will ever own. To help protect this investment, it’s critical to gather as much information…

CSA Group publishes its first guideline on whistleblowing systems
March 8, 2016 by CSA Group

Reports show that whistleblowing is one of the most effective methods for identifying activities that could potentially cause harm to an organization. An effective whistleblowing system can also lead to reduced costs, better…

Bohne Spring demonstrates quality with its ISO registration through SGS
February 3, 2016 by Bohne Spring Industries Ltd.

At Bohne Spring, providing products of the highest quality is a top priority. The company philosophy is “doing it right the first time”, and it continually strives to improve. One way Bohne Spring…

Solve the growing skills gap with labour management
January 29, 2016 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

It is well known that one of the manufacturing industry’s biggest challenges is the growing skills gap. Companies continue to have difficulty finding and retaining the right talent — with the right skills…

Pegasus Glass is committed to these 10 things
November 26, 2015 by Pegasus Glass

When it comes to the success of its customers and employees, one word sums up Pegasus Glass — committed. The provider of high-quality glass has been demonstrating this commitment for more than 45…

‘Scan and Plan’ program gives users instant access to critical information
October 30, 2015 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

Tsubaki wants its customers to be as knowledgeable and productive as they can be. That’s why the provider of premium power transmission products has developed a library of critical applications that documents cost…

New edition of sustainable forestry standard coming in 2016
October 21, 2015 by CSA Group

Sustainability is vital to the success of Canada’s forestry industry, and is a major concern for consumers, environmental groups, industry, government and other stakeholders.  It is this concern that prompted the development of…

Quebec manufacturer explains the decision to reshore
October 20, 2015 by Vicone High Performance Rubber Inc.

A positive trend in the manufacturing industry is resulting in less offshore production, according to Vicone, an expert manufacturer of rubber parts. On its website, the company has posted an article about the benefits…

L. & M. Precision Products proudly ISO 9001-certified for 18 years
October 6, 2015 by L & M Precision Products Inc

Certification is a useful tool that demonstrates a company’s products or services meet certain expectations. ISO 9001-certified companies, for example, meet the requirements of a quality management system, which is designed to ensure that customers get…

Springs & Things: a proud member of SMI
September 30, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

The Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI) is an industry association for spring manufacturers and their associate supplier companies.  There are many reasons leading manufacturers like Springs & Things get involved with SMI. Among them…

Accessibility: Essential to good customer service
September 17, 2015 by Bohne Spring Industries Ltd.

Providers of goods and services are not doing enough to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. The employer handbook on accessibility standards for customer service states that despite regulations such as The Accessibility…

The benefits of PMPA membership
September 10, 2015 by Collison-Goll Ltd

Trade associations such as the Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) offer many advantages to their members’ businesses, as leading companies like Collison-Goll are well aware. The Toronto-based manufacturer is an active member of the PMPA,…

The importance of flexibility in manufacturing
September 10, 2015 by Alps Welding Ltd

Flexibility is one quality that has been key to the success of Alps Welding. The Woodbridge, Ont.-based custom metal fabricator has experience serving a variety of industries, such as petrochemical, mining, pharmaceutical, water treatment and…

Demountable wall assemblies ideal for industrial and commercial applications
May 7, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Excess Space Solutions (ESS) designs and manufactures the ESS 100+ demountable wall assembly to meet many office and manufacturing plant requirements. The solution gives customers the quality of a permanent office and the…

Values drive growth at Vicone
April 9, 2015 by Vicone High Performance Rubber Inc.

Vicone is an entrepreneurial company that has developed a strong organizational culture based on a set of values. Not only have these values fuelled growth for the manufacturer and supplier of extruded and…

Four pillars of a successful business relationship
March 24, 2015 by Arcfil Products Ltd

Arc-Fil, a North American leader in strip and wire forming, has been building relationships with its customers since 1979 — a responsibility and privilege the Montreal, Que.-based company takes very seriously. “At Arc-Fil,…

Modular offices allow productivity, flexibility and safety
March 20, 2015 by Canadian Portable Structures (1992) Ltd.

Productivity is often hindered by noise and distractions in the workplace. But Canadian Portable Structures (CPS) has the solution — its ModTech System. With ModTech and its sound stopping technology, outside noises will…

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…

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…

Workforce management solution helps Joy Global improve performance
January 30, 2015 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Joy Global, a leader in high-productivity mining solutions, previously had no standard time and attendance or labour collection tool for its facilities around the world. Its locations, which span six continents and more than 20…


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