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Fastener Tech ’19 will feature Ken Forging’s great hardware products
March 21, 2019 by Ken Forging

Ken Forging has developed a reputation for superior drop-forged industrial hardware since 1970. We maintain that solid reputation by taking good care of our longstanding customers, finding new customers, partners, and contacts when…

Tsubaki’s Lambda drive chain works with no additional lubrication required
March 19, 2019 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

Tsubaki of Canada has earned a solid reputation for innovative chain products for decades. It was in 1988 that the company introduced its Lambda self-lubricating drive chain. More than 30 years later, this…

Norpak Handling is a leading Canadian Integration Partner for FMH Conveyors
March 19, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

For one of the widest selections of material-handling systems and related products in Canada, manufacturing plants and warehouses are wise to turn to Norpak Handling. The supplier partners with many major conveyor producers,…

The Canadian wood-processing industry relies heavily on Rosta Inc. technology
March 15, 2019 by Rosta Inc

Rosta Inc. rubber spring elements have been trusted by Canadian companies in many industries for more than three decades now. This includes applications in mining, construction, food processing, agriculture, waste management, and transportation.…

EXAIR launches stainless steel vacuum conveyor for high material volumes
March 14, 2019 by Exair LLC

Among EXAIR Corporation’s broad portfolio of innovative compressed-air solutions are Line Vac inline vacuum conveyors, which connect to standard hoses to create powerful inline material-handling systems. The latest addition to the Line Vac…

Marking systems by Phoenix Contact make daily work much easier
March 14, 2019 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. remains a major source of industrial automation solutions, and its product range also covers connection technologies by Phoenix Contact. Phoenix manufactures labelling and marking systems, which include professional…

Matritech stands apart from competitors with unique robotic bending cell
March 11, 2019 by Matritech Inc.

No other metal-parts manufacturer in Canada offers the advantages of Matritech Inc. In addition to the company’s wealth of services, diverse skills, and stellar client relationships, Matritech uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment to…

Pickit 3D cameras make automation with UR robots even easier
March 7, 2019 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Industrial automation has become very convenient in recent years, with robotic solutions from Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. The supplier offers robotic arms, or “cobots”, by Universal Robots (UR) – and these devices…

Spare/replacement parts for Hytrol systems are available from Norpak Handling
March 6, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling remains a proud Integration Partner with Hytrol Conveyor Company, a premier American manufacturer of material-handling solutions. This means that Norpak can supply virtually any of Hytrol’s world-class conveyors and accessories to…

Bucket elevators by Continental are perfect for elevating bulk material
March 4, 2019 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

Continental Conveyor remains a Canadian leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing mechanical systems for handling bulk materials. Among its main products are industrial bucket elevators. Available in centrifugal or continuous models, these units…

Customers can get a wide variety of services from Matritech
February 28, 2019 by Matritech Inc.

Metal parts manufacturing is the name of the game at Matritech Inc., and businesses in many sectors come to this Drummondville, Que. supplier for top industrial components. One of the reasons for Matritech’s…

Gear measuring arm, boring mill join Rapid Gear’s equipment family
February 27, 2019 by Rapid Gear

One of the qualities that make Rapid Gear a perfect choice for machining and gear services is its range of innovative equipment. Its full-service machining department contains everything from conventional manual machinery to…

Norpak Handling offers many conveyor-related services in addition to conveyor systems
February 25, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

For nearly 30 years, Norpak Handling has grown into a top Canadian provider of industrial conveyors and related equipment and systems. As an established Conveyor Systems Integrator, the company is trusted for implementing…

Matcon answers common questions about its intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)
February 25, 2019 by Firing Industries Ltd

Matcon has revolutionized powder processing with its line of intermediate bulk containers, or IBCs, which are available in Canada via Firing Industries. Matcon’s personnel want customers to get the most out of these…

Wecon offers material-handling solutions that are compatible with e-commerce businesses
February 22, 2019 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

As time passes, technology progresses and trends change. This goes for the conveyor business as well. More and more companies are upgrading to e-commerce systems, which changes their approach to material handling and…

IBIS carries protective, versatile ROHRflex corrugated plastic tubing by Flexa
February 21, 2019 by IBIS Electro-Products Corp.

Although IBIS Electro-Products Corp. is widely trusted for its innovative wire-management solutions and sensors, the company’s inventory has other related products. This includes the unique ROHRflex line of corrugated plastic tubing by Flexa…

What to consider when ordering an overhead crane system from the ELS team
February 20, 2019 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc. (ELS) supplies a comprehensive range of standard and custom overhead lifting systems and equipment. Their portfolio includes overhead crane systems – such as bridge, jib, gantry, and…

Ken Forging returns to Fastener Fair USA, with new products
February 15, 2019 by Ken Forging

It’s that time of year again. We at Ken Forging are getting ready to showcase our unmatched portfolio of drop-forged industrial hardware at Fastener Fair USA, running on May 22 and 23 at…

Daemar’s advice on designing equipment to get better seal performance
February 15, 2019 by Daemar Inc.

Daemar Inc. supplies an unparalleled portfolio of essential components for Canadian industry, including a broad range of sealing components. For these seals to function at maximum ability, the two components with which they…

EXAIR’s newest Soft Grip gun enables hours of comfortable use
February 15, 2019 by Exair LLC

Using a safety air gun can be challenging. Cleaning small inside diameters can be difficult, and the user’s hand can get tired after longtime use. Fortunately, EXAIR Corporation has developed the Soft Grip…

Vertical grinders by Top Cat are the industry’s material-removal standard
February 13, 2019 by Dobco Equipment Ltd.

Top Cat Air Tools’ line of vertical grinders is one of the quality product groups available in Canada from Dobco Equipment. These grinders are the industry standard for the removing large amounts of…

Sudbury International fabric expansion joints are made of various materials
February 13, 2019 by Sudbury International Engineered Products Limited

The performance of fabric ducting expansion joints supplied by Sudbury International Engineered Products Limited depends on the severity of the environment and the selection of materials for each joint component. The manufacturer’s material…

Matritech offers seven major advantages as a partner in industry
February 11, 2019 by Matritech Inc.

Matritech Inc. is a metal-components manufacturer with a unique, solid reputation in the industrial landscape, offering a plethora of services for businesses in a variety of industries. Its facilities in Drummondville, Que. offer…

The benefits of trusting Wecon as a single-source material-handling integrator
February 11, 2019 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems has been a major Canadian supplier of conveyor systems and related products for more than 20 years and counting. One of the keys to the company’s continuing success is its status…

A variety of sealing, coating, and corrosion-prevention products are available from Denso
February 8, 2019 by Denso North America Inc

One of the best reasons to rely on Denso North America is its broad variety of product lines. This company is a top source of sealing and anti-corrosion solutions for many applications, including…

TILTIX inclinometers by POSITAL now come with Modbus RTU interfaces
February 8, 2019 by FRABA Inc

POSITAL, a member of the FRABA Group, has recently upgraded its line of TILTIX inclinometers with a new communication interface. Each device is now available with a Modbus RTU interface, based on Modbus…

Some ductwork interface considerations for Sudbury International fabric expansion joints
February 6, 2019 by Sudbury International Engineered Products Limited

Sudbury International Engineered Products Limited supplies non-metallic ductwork expansion joints for Canadian businesses. The interface connection of each of these expansion joints is critical. The joint flange (mounting frame or integral) and the…

Norpak Handling’s tips on picking the most suitable sortation conveyor
February 6, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

For many plants and warehouses, a basic conveyor system is not sufficient. In mass processing, sorting capabilities are required to put products into different distribution lines. A sortation conveyor is designed to perform…

Jergens workholding solutions are now available from Rotem Industrial Products
February 5, 2019 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Rotem Industrial Products remains one of Canada’s major suppliers and distributors of innovative industrial equipment. These products come from a wide variety of quality manufacturers, and Rotem is always expanding its inventory. Now,…

Kalrez perfluoroelastomer parts from Daemar offer seals that last longer
February 4, 2019 by Daemar Inc.

Among the unmatched selection of essential components that Daemar Inc. supplies is a wide range of O-rings. This includes high-performance Kalrez perfluoroelastomer parts manufactured by DuPont. These products are state-of-the-art O-ring compounds that…

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Fastener Tech ’19 will feature Ken Forging’s great hardware products March 21, 2019 by Ken Forging

Tsubaki’s Lambda drive chain works with no additional lubrication required March 19, 2019 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

Norpak Handling is a leading Canadian Integration Partner for FMH Conveyors March 19, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

The Canadian wood-processing industry relies heavily on Rosta Inc. technology March 15, 2019 by Rosta Inc

EXAIR launches stainless steel vacuum conveyor for high material volumes March 14, 2019 by Exair LLC

Marking systems by Phoenix Contact make daily work much easier March 14, 2019 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Matritech stands apart from competitors with unique robotic bending cell March 11, 2019 by Matritech Inc.

Pickit 3D cameras make automation with UR robots even easier March 7, 2019 by Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd

Spare/replacement parts for Hytrol systems are available from Norpak Handling March 6, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

Bucket elevators by Continental are perfect for elevating bulk material March 4, 2019 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

Customers can get a wide variety of services from Matritech February 28, 2019 by Matritech Inc.

Gear measuring arm, boring mill join Rapid Gear’s equipment family February 27, 2019 by Rapid Gear

Norpak Handling offers many conveyor-related services in addition to conveyor systems February 25, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

Matcon answers common questions about its intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) February 25, 2019 by Firing Industries Ltd

Wecon offers material-handling solutions that are compatible with e-commerce businesses February 22, 2019 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

IBIS carries protective, versatile ROHRflex corrugated plastic tubing by Flexa February 21, 2019 by IBIS Electro-Products Corp.

What to consider when ordering an overhead crane system from the ELS team February 20, 2019 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Ken Forging returns to Fastener Fair USA, with new products February 15, 2019 by Ken Forging

Daemar’s advice on designing equipment to get better seal performance February 15, 2019 by Daemar Inc.

EXAIR’s newest Soft Grip gun enables hours of comfortable use February 15, 2019 by Exair LLC

Vertical grinders by Top Cat are the industry’s material-removal standard February 13, 2019 by Dobco Equipment Ltd.

Sudbury International fabric expansion joints are made of various materials February 13, 2019 by Sudbury International Engineered Products Limited

Matritech offers seven major advantages as a partner in industry February 11, 2019 by Matritech Inc.

The benefits of trusting Wecon as a single-source material-handling integrator February 11, 2019 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

A variety of sealing, coating, and corrosion-prevention products are available from Denso February 8, 2019 by Denso North America Inc

TILTIX inclinometers by POSITAL now come with Modbus RTU interfaces February 8, 2019 by FRABA Inc

Some ductwork interface considerations for Sudbury International fabric expansion joints February 6, 2019 by Sudbury International Engineered Products Limited

Norpak Handling’s tips on picking the most suitable sortation conveyor February 6, 2019 by Norpak Handling Limited

Jergens workholding solutions are now available from Rotem Industrial Products February 5, 2019 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Kalrez perfluoroelastomer parts from Daemar offer seals that last longer February 4, 2019 by Daemar Inc.