Packaging
Going with the FLO
FLO appoints territory sales managers to better meet customer needs in Southern and Eastern Ontario.
The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 sells out
The special pavilion has grown by over 40 per cent since first being introduced in 2010.
Ontario budget underscores importance of manufacturing: CME
Lauded decision to extend accelerated depreciation for equipment program through 2015
Companies combine to create 6th largest plastic packaging company
Plastics packaging companies in Europe and North America now under one banner as global packaging leader.
Electricity rates up 2.9% on average monthly bill: OEB
Increased costs from renewable, nuclear and hydroelectric sources.
Manufacturing output stagnates despite marginal rise in new orders in April: RBC
Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index registered 50.1 for month after March drop
Surprising start-of-year growth spurt casts economy in rosier light
Manufacturing output rose 0.8 per cent in February, building on 0.6 per cent gain in previous month
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
Les rendez-vous de L’emballage
French-language workshops to provide professional look at active and intelligent packaging and why packaging optimization is key.
2013 PAC Leadership Awards Winners
Coca-Cola and Kraft are multiple winners of the six Best of Show awards.
SMEs a bit less optimistic in April: CFIB
Manufacturers among the least confident during April’s slight decline.
Manufacturers still hot about prospects for 2013: SME
Almost 75% intend to invest in equipment this year, budgets from $50,000 to $5 million.
Bottled water poised to become the soft drink leader
With global consumption of bottled water doubling over the past decade, continued growth could see it supplant carbonated beverages as the leader in the soft drinks category by 2015.
Maple syrup brand earns its Crown
A partnership with Crown Food Packaging gives iconic maple syrup brand an edge with metal packaging boosting business.
Orders for US durable goods fall sharply on drop in aircraft demand
Orders for durable goods declined 5.7 per cent in March, after 4.3 per cent gain in previous month
Carney says foreign workers program must be temporary, aimed at high skills
To be used primarily to fill needs for high-skilled jobs temporarily, until businesses can train Canadians