Irving Shipbuilding, one of North America's leading shipyards, based in Halifax, NS, has begun recruiting workers-skilled technicians and engineers-abroad and has done so starting in Genoa, Italy. Last May 8, it started its recruitment road trip in the Ligurian capital, which will then continue to Spain and Poland.
The increased workforce, along with a $360 million investment in shipbuilding…
The Canadian federal government has created a $54 million fund to support research and innovation in the country's aerospace sector and in particular to foster the development of technologies, materials, systems and components for the next generation of aircraft.
The fund will be managed by a consortium of 15 companies and research institutions in the country, headed by Bombardier Inc. The…
Stanpac Inc, a Canadian ice cream package and glass container printing company, has announced a $45.6 million (Euro 34 million) investment to increase capacity at its Smithville, Ontario, plant by adding as many as four new fully automated production lines and new digital technologies.
The investment will enable Stanpac to serve the growing demand for printing services coming primarily from the U…
Injection molding mold maker of automotive components (interior, exterior, and optical systems), Integrity Tool & Mold Inc. based in Oldcastle, near Windsor, Ontario, the beating heart of the North American automotive industry, has announced a $22.8 million investment to acquire new technology and expand its 24,000-square-foot production superfice.
The investment is expected to generate 52…
The Canadian division of the German Schaeffler Group, which specializes in bearing construction, has started a project to expand its manufacturing plant in Stratford, Ontario, which would be worth more than $13 million (10 million euros).
The investment will enable Schaeffler Canada to add two new assembly lines, purchase advanced equipment and machinery, and increase the facility's level of…
Ontario Export Awards (OEA), is an event, sponsored by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters association and the industry publication Canadian Manufacturing, whose purpose is to identify and reward Ontario manufacturing companies that have distinguished themselves in their business efforts toward foreign markets and internationalization.
Machines italia sponsored the OEAs for the second year…
Machines Italia collaborated on the Canadian Manufacturers' Outlook 2017 report, which was presented and discussed in advance at an editorial roundtable, held on October 22, 2016 at the editorial office of Plant magazine.
The report has been compiled, for more than 10 years, based on a survey to approximately 600 Canadian manufacturing decision makers and provides insight into Canada's economy…
Following the success of BIAT 2017 held in Catania last March and the interest expressed by both Italian SMEs and Canadian investors to explore industrial and technological partnership opportunities ICE-Agenzia proposes to organize an exploratory and educational mission to Canada on the occasion of the upcoming annual conference of the NACO- National Angel Capital Organization association, World…
Machines Italia and ACIMALL, Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machines and Accessories for Woodworking, will participate in the WMS 2017 fair, which will be held from 2 to 4 November in Toronto.The WMS, with around 250 exhibitors, 50 product categories and 5,000 visitors, is the main Canadian event in the woodworking sector. In addition to an information stand, the Machines Italia…
Back, more popular than ever, is Win A Trip To Xylexpo; the contest now in its sixth year, sponsored by ACIMALL, Association of Italian Manufacturers of Woodworking Machinery and Accessories, Machines Italia and Wood Industry the leading Canadian trade magazine.
The contest offers Canadian companies, users of machinery and technology, the opportunity to visit Xylexpo 2018 by raffling off two…