Fabrication
Semiconductor maker Gennum acquired by Semtech: $500M
Canadian semiconductor maker Gennum Corp. is being acquired by Semtech Corp., a US-based semiconductor supplier, for $500 million.
Demand for lithium-ion batteries exploding 447%
DC Energy Insights is predicting global production of lithium-ion batteries will almost quadruple in 2012 to feed growing demand generated by plug-in vehicles and stationary storage.
Bombardier sells 5 more CSeries for $309M
Geneva-based PrivatAir has placed an order for a potential $636 million worth of Bombardier Aerospace’s CS100 airliners.
Canada is not so global after all
Canada’s global trade presence may not be all it’s cracked up to be, according to a Conference Board of Canada study.
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Cameron, Harper push to ratify EU free trade deal
British and Canadian PMs hope free trade deals spur growth
Continued growth expected for Quebec aerospace
Industry anticipates 3,600 workers, including engineers, needed this year.
Mabe Canada shutters Montreal plant, slashing 700 jobs
Appliance maker blames higher Canadian dollar, saying plant has become unsustainable because most of its production is exported to the U.S.
Global business confidence in Q4: Zero [VIDEO]
The crisis in the Eurozone continues to erode global business confidence, according to a Grant Thornton International survey.
Briggs & Stratton cuts 750 jobs; shutters Tenn., Czech plants
Will move excess capacity to facilities in Georgia and Kentucky in hopes of saving $18 million in costs.
Nissan invests $2 billion in Mexican plant
Japanese automaker looks to increase its already significant market share in South America.
Caterpillar reports 60 per cent profit jump; CAW calls for mass pickets
Electro-Motive employees are still locked out by parent company Caterpillar despite making huge profits.
Harper pushing Canada at Davos as ideal investment spot
Canada needs to take steps to preserve its hard-won economic stability, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will tell the World Economic Forum in Davos.
No subsidies for NL Kruger paper mill: minister
Natural Resources Minister Jerome Kennedy says Newfoundland and Labrador will consider any plan to save its last paper mill owned by Kruger but won’t offer direct subsidies.
Quebec aerospace industry needs 3,600 workers
Quebec’s aerospace industry will need more than 3,600 workers this year as the sector continues to grow, according to a survey of companies by CAMAQ.
New regulations coming for energy projects
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver expects legislation to be introduced this year to streamline the regulatory process and prevent excessive delays on major energy projects.
Women in emerging markets: clandestine competitive advantage
Booz & Co. suggests leading companies are growing through the educated women in emerging markets
CAW and CEP talk merger
The CAW and CEP labour unions are exploring the possibility of creating a new, merged organization, a move they believe could spark other unions to join them.
China awaits PM’s visit to ratify “win-win” energy deal
As China undergoes “rapid industrialization”, its huge energy demand has Canada’s attention.
Bosch to acquire U.S. automotive firm
SPX Corp. has agreed to sell its service solutions unit, which manufactures tools, workshop equipment and software for the automotive market.
FedDev launches advanced manufacturing training initiative
The $5-million Yves Landry Foundation investment is aimed at manufacturers improving productivity.
Honda starts CR-V production in Alliston
Addition of the CR-V makes Alliston plant the first to produce four separate models on same production line in North America.
“Harper, get your ass down here” roars crowd at Electro-Motive protest [VIDEO]
15,000 rally in London, Ont. against Caterpillar’s controversial lockout of its Electro-Motive plant.
AGS Group acquired by France’s FDS
Paris-based FDS Group has acquired AGS Group Inc., which provides equipment to Canadian oil and gas companies.
GM officially reclaims top automaker title
For the first time since 2008, GM overtakes Toyota as the world’s top automaker, selling more than nine million cars in 2011