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tapered plugs

Plug in protection: MOCAP’s tapered plugs shield threads, fittings from start to storage
May 1, 2025 by MOCAP, LLC

MOCAP has supplied the widest selection of industrial protective products for more than 40 years to customers across North America. The manufacturer’s huge lineup includes a broad variety of tapered plugs: 10 series…

protective items

MOCAP makes the grade: Premium paper, plastic, rubber power top-tier protection
April 23, 2025 by MOCAP, LLC

Manufacturers across North America count on MOCAP for its unparalleled selection of protective items. As the organization always prioritizes the highest quality, it sources only the best raw materials available to produce these…

blueprint report

CME unveils bold blueprint to rebuild Canada’s economy amid tariff turmoil
April 16, 2025 by CME unveils bold blueprint to rebuild Canada’s economy amid tariff turmoil

Six-page report suggests 17 measures in four categories, from reducing red tape to lowering environmental effects

Stellantis

Stellantis Windsor auto plant hits pause amid Trump tariff turmoil
April 8, 2025 by Stellantis Windsor auto plant hits pause amid Trump tariff turmoil

Facility shutdown expected to last until April 21, affecting thousands of workers

predictive maintenance

Predictive maintenance on rise in Canadian manufacturing, powered by AI, Industry 4.0
March 5, 2025 by Predictive maintenance on rise in Canadian manufacturing, powered by AI, Industry 4.0

Cost savings, reduced downtime cited as common advantages

automation

Festo marks 100 years of innovation as global leader in automation, motion control
March 5, 2025 by Festo Inc

After 100 years of success, Festo is proud to celebrate its centenary this year. For a century – including more than 50 years here in North America – the corporation has served international…

clean economy

Canada’s Clean Economy tax credits: Fueling green-tech adoption on the road to net zero
February 5, 2025 by Canada’s Clean Economy tax credits: Fueling green-tech adoption on the road to net zero

New federal initiative to offer 30 per cent credit rate to eligible manufacturers

air-quality equipment

N.R. Murphy: Decades of air-quality excellence, fueled by a people-first approach
February 5, 2025 by N.R. Murphy Limited

N.R. Murphy Limited is North America’s premier manufacturer and supplier of industrial air-quality equipment. Since 1943, the company has specialized in in-demand solutions like standard dust collectors, fans, cyclones, and various accessories –…

plant-based proteins

Hosokawa Micron’s processing solutions elevate plant-based proteins with precision, efficiency
February 5, 2025 by Firing Industries Ltd

Firing Industries Ltd. is Canada’s source for processing equipment by Hosokawa Micron, including efficient solutions for high-quality plant-based proteins. As the market for sustainable proteins expands with the growing world population, manufacturers require…

electrical foot switch

Linemaster’s Air-Seal electrical foot switch: Reliable performance in any environment, wet or dry
February 4, 2025 by Linemaster Switch Corp.

A wide range of options are available from Linemaster Switch Corporation, the continent’s top source of industrial foot switches. These products all have their own individual features and advantages, for a wide range…

air motors

ARO KK5B air motors by IR: Flexible power solutions for winch, hoist applications
January 23, 2025 by Dobco Equipment Ltd.

Dobco Equipment Ltd. is the source that Canadian businesses trust for world-class tools by Ingersoll Rand (IR), which has satisfied industrial needs for more than 150 years. IR manufactures the ARO brand of…

external gear pump

Manitoba municipality harnesses Pulsafeeder external gear pump for precision water treatment
January 10, 2025 by John Brooks

John Brooks Company Limited has amassed more than 85 years of success in resolving fluid-handling needs for Canadian businesses with its enormous inventory. One example: a Manitoba municipality that required a solution to…

gas analysis

SICK, Endress+Hauser forge strategic partnership to revolutionize gas analysis, flow measurement
January 7, 2025 by Endress + Hauser Canada Ltd.

Endress+Hauser Canada Ltd. has expanded its portfolio with a new strategic partnership with SICK AG, one of the world’s top manufacturers of industrial sensors. SICK’s innovative technological solutions for gas analysis and flow…

industrial components

Daemar’s industrial components power progress across aerospace, oil and gas, food, and beyond
December 31, 2024 by Daemar Inc.

For its unsurpassed selection of essential industrial components, Daemar Inc. is trusted by businesses across Canada. Its inventory is wide and diverse enough to allow the supplier to serve a broad range of…

semiconductor fabrication

Festo’s revolutionary nitrogen-purging tech saves millions in semiconductor energy costs
December 23, 2024 by Festo Inc

Festo Canada has discovered a way to reduce nitrogen (N2) consumption by up to ¾, through a new generation of low-energy flow-control valves used by Front Opening Unified Pod (FOUP) purge systems. A…

mass flow controller

Festo’s VEFC mass flow controller: Precision gas control for machine building, food, electronics
December 17, 2024 by Festo Inc

Earlier this month, Festo Canada launched a new member of its Controlled Pneumatics family – the VEFC mass flow controller. Designed for use in the electronics and food-processing sectors and in any applications…

air knives

EXAIR offers cool deal: Free Soft Grip Safety Air Gun with any air-knife purchase
December 16, 2024 by Exair LLC

EXAIR LLC’s unsurpassed selection of compressed-air equipment includes a family of air knives: the Super Air Knife, Standard Air Knife, and Full-Flow Air Knife. Compliant with international safety standards, each of these air…

pneumatics

Festo unveils Controlled Pneumatics strategy: Precision, efficiency, energy savings in one system
December 9, 2024 by Festo Inc

Festo Canada has launched a digital closed-loop control strategy for energy efficiency, high dynamic response, and precision movement: Controlled Pneumatics. Blending proportional technology, sensors, and control algorithms into one system, Controlled Pneumatics is…

Donald Trump

Donald Trump 2.0: What his reelection could mean for Canadian manufacturing
December 5, 2024 by Donald Trump 2.0: What his reelection could mean for Canadian manufacturing

Threatened tariffs could cause issues, according to CME, Chamber of Commerce

incremental rotary encoders

POSITAL boosts IXARC incremental rotary encoders with higher resolution and more
November 26, 2024 by FRABA Inc

The IXARC family of incremental rotary encoders has received a recent upgrade from its manufacturer, POSITAL-Fraba. The newest of these magnetic encoders have a higher maximum resolution of 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR),…

inclinometers

POSITAL elevates precision: Upgraded Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers set new standard in accuracy
November 20, 2024 by FRABA Inc

POSITAL-Fraba is known for its innovative Dynamic TILTIX brand of inclinometers, or tilt sensors. The manufacturer recently upgraded these inclinometers with improved signal-processing algorithms, which substantially enhance their capabilities of offering accurate tilt…

electric vehicles

FedDev Ontario invests millions to boost Southern Ontario’s manufacturing growth
October 24, 2024 by FedDev Ontario invests millions to boost Southern Ontario’s manufacturing growth

EV sector to receive $12 million to drive production capabilities: FedDev Ontario

sustainability

Green hurdles: Navigating the challenges of sustainable tech in manufacturing
October 10, 2024 by Green hurdles: Navigating the challenges of sustainable tech in manufacturing

EMC report advocates for holistic approach to reducing carbon footprint

encoders

POSITAL elevates precision with upgraded IXARC absolute encoders: Unmatched accuracy, resolution
September 25, 2024 by FRABA Inc

POSITAL-Fraba recently upgraded its IXARC brand of absolute encoders with the popular Ethernet/IP interface: new models with three rotary switches each for manual configuration of IP addresses. Along with the units’ diagnostic LEDs,…

processing equipment

Seven crucial questions to ask before choosing a maker of processing equipment, according to Kason
September 4, 2024 by Firing Industries Ltd

Kason Corporation processing equipment is available through Firing Industries Ltd. In today’s economy, it is vital to get a great deal on equipment that will last. Durable mixers and blenders do not need…

shipping supplies

Seven reasons Advance Shipping Supplies stands above the competition: Service, quality, more
August 27, 2024 by Advance Shipping Supplies Inc/ A Div. Of Imperial Dade Canada Inc.

Advance Shipping Supplies Inc. has continued to benefit Canadian industry for nearly four decades, in its role as a major supplier of shipping and packaging products. The company’s longtime success has broadened its…

strategic partnership

Endress+Hauser and SICK forge new strategic partnership for cutting-edge process automation
August 20, 2024 by Endress + Hauser Canada Ltd.

Endress+Hauser Canada Ltd. has joined forces with German sensor manufacturer SICK, signing a strategic partnership to combine their process-automation offerings and establish a joint venture. Parent organization The Endress+Hauser Group will take over…

Endress+Hauser, CR Wall forge strategic partnership for gas distribution in Western Canada
August 6, 2024 by Endress + Hauser Canada Ltd.

A new partnership has been announced between Endress+Hauser Canada Ltd. and CR Wall & Co. Inc.: the two corporations have launched a strategic representation agreement for gas distribution in Western Canada. Endress+Hauser is…

Parker’s PCLAS PEACH-Pure cartridges: Resin-free innovation for reliable, efficient liquid filtration
July 31, 2024 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee Limited keeps businesses competitive with a complete selection of Parker process-filtration solutions, including the PCLAS series of PEACH-Pure cartridges. Designed for use in Parker’s Fulflo vessels or similar vessels from competitors, these…

Kason’s VIBRO-BED fluid bed processor delivers savings for batch, continuous processing
July 23, 2024 by Firing Industries Ltd

Firing Industries Ltd. keeps manufacturers competitive with innovative solutions by Kason Corporation – especially the VIBRO-BED fluid bed processor. A perfect option for batch or continuous processing in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical…