Plastics and Coatings
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
Canada moves its economic ranking up to 6th place: Conference Board
But we're still far behind on productivity and attracting global investment.
EcoSynthetix and WIN to develop new bio-based materials
Renewable chemicals would replace petroleum-based products.
Business groups stress support for Canada EU trade deal
They’ll stand behind it and help sell the deal to Canadians.
CBSA formally extends eManifest for carriers deadline
Agency confirms MM&D's reports that a delay was coming
Ontario municipality takes up fight for area manufacturers
Durham region launches networking series aimed at improving local sector
Harper government to boost skills for trades
Considering options, including using federal contracts to increase apprenticeships.
Harper says unions spreading misinformation about EI
Detractors of the plan say it unfairly targets Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
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
Financing innovation in Canada no easy feat, experts say
Acknowledge financial gap, put onus on financiers, entrepreneurs alike to close it
Businesses to feel the pain from US sequestration
Beyond the Borders at risk, exports facing hold-ups, business travel hassles.
Ont. PCs promise judicial gas plant inquiry if elected
Third batch of documents found, Opposition is outraged.
Volkswagen to launch world’s ‘most efficient production car’
Automaker claims its new XL1 gets a European combined fuel consumption rating of 261 mpg
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
Nissan compact cargo van looks to muscle its way into segment
NV200 carries best-in-class starting price of $21,998
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
Manufacturing confidence outpaces other sectors
But we need to be more sophisticated about trade with the US: Grant Thornton.
Canada’s mid-sized firms in decline: BDC
Manufacturing sector worst hit, losing half its firms between 2006 and 2010.
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.



