Fabrication News
Samuel, Son & Co. completes acquisition of Wilkinson Steel and Metals
Acquisition will improve company's presence in large growth regions in western Canada.
COM DEV Europe wins radio frequency electronics contract
The work, worth up to $18.7 million will take place in the UK and last up to 30 months.
Premier denies any role in cancelling Ontario gas plants
Kathleen Wynne claims she learned about decision to cancel Mississauga plant through media
Canam Group to acquire steel joist plant in Arizona
Buying assets of Quincy Joist Company, including plant in Buckeye, Ariz.
Taxpayers, businesses paid as much as $25 billion in 2011 to meet tax code: report
SMEs paid more in terms of share of revenues than larger counterparts, according to Fraser Institute
Manufacturers prefer hiring Canadians first, but foreign workers critical to bridging gaps: CME
"Current government programs to supply labour are inadequate," CME president Jayson Myers says
Bri-Chem to acquire California speciality cement blender
Expands Edmonton company’s reach into major US shale plays.
Purchase of larger boiler pushes cost of Tembec’s Temiscaming upgrade up 24%
Replacing three low-pressure boilers with single boiler to burn waste sulphite liquor
Tories move non confidence motion over cancelled gas plants
Premier Kathleen Wynne will testify under oath next week into gas plant justice committee hearings.
US Steel labour talks stall, 1,000 workers remain locked out
Sides divided over elimination of cost-of-living wage increases, vacation time reductions.
Goodyear, USW begin contract talks for 8,000 workers at six plants
Talks between two sides in recess until June while they evaluate each other's opening positions
Canadian firm helps World Trade Center ascend to new heights
104-storey highrise will be just feet from becoming highest in Western Hemisphere once spire erected
China’s bad air drives top foreign executives away
Good for career but bad for health: How expats see a stint in China.
Tories introduce latest budget bill, changes to foreign worker program
Changes are expected to include rules to ensure employers willfully seek Canadians for jobs before bringing in outside labour.
Chrysler profits fall 65% on lower shipments, launches of key vehicles
Company attributes decline to the end of production of the Jeep Liberty SUV at a factory in Ohio.
Commodity prices rally in March: Scotiabank
But markets skittish following gold sell-off and softer Chinese GDP.
Tembec’s Q2 losses double to $26M; Temiscaming costs up
Company says the cost to upgrade its specialty cellulose mill in Quebec has jumped by 24%.
Winnipeg firm wins $3.4-million contract to supply military clothing
Peerless Garments awarded contract to produce 36,500 hot weather hybrid shirts for Canadian forces
Wynne tells Tories to hold off on gas plants non-confidence vote
Premier says wait for the budget to express their opinion of the Liberal government.