Plastics and Coatings

General

Canadian firms recognized as some of GM’s top suppliers

Five Canadian firms, all headquartered in Ontario, among list of 83 suppliers to receive award

Fabrication News

Canada moves its economic ranking up to 6th place: Conference Board

But we're still far behind on productivity and attracting global investment.

Fabrication News

EcoSynthetix and WIN to develop new bio-based materials

Renewable chemicals would replace petroleum-based products.

Fabrication News

Business groups stress support for Canada EU trade deal

They’ll stand behind it and help sell the deal to Canadians.

Distribution & Transportation News

CBSA formally extends eManifest for carriers deadline

Agency confirms MM&D's reports that a delay was coming

General

Ontario municipality takes up fight for area manufacturers

Durham region launches networking series aimed at improving local sector

Fabrication News

NDP open to Canada EU free trade deal

But leader Mulcair says not at any cost.

Fabrication News

Harper government to boost skills for trades

Considering options, including using federal contracts to increase apprenticeships.

Fabrication News

Harper says unions spreading misinformation about EI

Detractors of the plan say it unfairly targets Atlantic Canada and Quebec.

General

Demand rises for key long lasting US factory goods as businesses step up investment

Increase in core capital goods suggests companies willing to expand production capacities

General

Financing innovation in Canada no easy feat, experts say

Acknowledge financial gap, put onus on financiers, entrepreneurs alike to close it

Fabrication News

Businesses to feel the pain from US sequestration

Beyond the Borders at risk, exports facing hold-ups, business travel hassles.

Fabrication News

Ont. PCs promise judicial gas plant inquiry if elected

Third batch of documents found, Opposition is outraged.

General

Volkswagen to launch world’s ‘most efficient production car’

Automaker claims its new XL1 gets a European combined fuel consumption rating of 261 mpg

General

Lower gas prices slow Canadian inflation in January: StatsCan

Agency said consumer price index in January was up 0.5 per cent, slowest pace since October 2009

General

Nissan compact cargo van looks to muscle its way into segment

NV200 carries best-in-class starting price of $21,998

General

Manufacturing sales off in Dec., biggest drop since 2009: StatsCan

Agency says sales fell in 16 of 21 industries, representing 82 per cent of manufacturing sector

Fabrication News

Manufacturing confidence outpaces other sectors

But we need to be more sophisticated about trade with the US: Grant Thornton.

Fabrication News

Canada’s mid-sized firms in decline: BDC

Manufacturing sector worst hit, losing half its firms between 2006 and 2010.

Metalworking Events

Countdown to CMTS: “Expect More”

CMTS will be returning to Mississauga's International Centre, where visitors an exhibitors can expect big changes to Canada's largest and most respected manufacturing event.