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90% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study

May 20, 2026 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report shows manufacturers scaling AI, strengthening operations and focusing on measurable outcomes Rockwell Automation, Inc, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, released findings from its 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report on May 19, 2026. The global study of…

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2026 Innovation Awards from the 26th Edition of the Bi-Annual MEET Show

May 19, 2026 It is with pleasure to announce that the ‘MEET Innovation Awards’ will return as part of the 2026 edition of the show. These awards recognize innovative products in the industry. One award will be given out by each of MEET’s Sponsoring Associations: 2026 Innovation Award Winners It is a pleasure to announce the 2026 Innovation Award Winners! Thermal Force One by…

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Prime Minister Carney Announces Team Canada Strong – A Nationwide Plan to Recruit up to 100,000 Skilled Trades Workers

May 19, 2026 From the Office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney: The global trade landscape is rapidly changing. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more resilient, more independent Canadian economy. At the core of this strategy is an ambitious plan to build nation-building projects, more…

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Canada and Alberta Strike Agreement to Diversify Our Exports, Reduce Emissions, and Build a Stronger Economy

May 19, 2026 The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building an affordable, competitive, and sustainable Canadian economy. To that end, we must build our strength at home and diversify our export markets abroad. To advance these shared missions, in November, Canada and Alberta signed a Memorandum…

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Carlo Gavazzi Canada Welcomes Serge Tankam, MBA as New Area Sales Manager – Québec!

May 19, 2026 Please join Carlo Gavazzi Canada in welcoming Serge Tankam, MBA to Carlo Gavazzi Canada as their new Area Sales Manager – Québec! Serge brings over 12 years of international experience as a bilingual sales leader, with a strong track record in leading go-to-market strategies across regulatory, defense, and telecom sectors. He is…

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ABB’s First-In-Canada Drive Service Workshop Supports Performance and Sustainability

May 19, 2026 By Krystie Johnston ABB recently announced the opening of their first Drive Service Workshop (DSW) in Canada. The largest investment ABB’s Drives and Motors Services division has made in Canada over the last decade, this CAD $1.65M facility will strengthen local service capabilities for the industry and support sustainability by helping customers…

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ABB Acquires Assets of Métal BF to Support Growing Demand in Metal Products Manufacturing

May 15, 2026 ABB has finalized the acquisition of manufacturing assets from Métal BF, an Innovair Solutions company. Métal BF is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in high-quality custom metal products, located in Terrebonne, Quebec. The acquisition includes the facility, equipment, inventory along with transferring the 27 skilled employees who will now report into the stamping and sheet metal operations (GFI) of the Installations Product division of ABB located in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Financial terms of…

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Zimmermann Displays Addition to its Portal Milling Line at IMTS 2026

May 15, 2026 Zimmermann Displays Addition to its Portal Milling Line at IMTS 2026 Zimmermann, a leading global high-tech supplier of portal milling machines, will feature a 5-axis portal milling machine for lighter weight machining applications aimed at large structures at its booth. IMTS will be held September 14-19, 2026, in Chicago. With FZU22, Zimmermann…

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Tooling for Swiss-Style Machines: Total Solutions from Platinum Tooling, All on Display at IMTS 2026

May 15, 2026 At IMTS 2026, Booth 432201, Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, will display a variety of complementary products designed to enhance the capabilities of Swiss CNC lathes, including such popular brands as Citizen, Star and Tsugami. In addition to the live tooling and angle…

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IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities

March 15, 2026 From automation to digitally connected factories, advanced manufacturing technology accelerates output, reduces costs, and reshapes global competitiveness. As manufacturers face rising demand alongside persistent labor constraints, IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will spotlight the next wave of enabling technologies reshaping how work gets done on the shop floor. From…

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Prime Minister Carney Announces Forthcoming National Electricity Strategy

May 15, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney says: “The world is changing rapidly. The United States is upending global trade, wars are ongoing in Europe and the Middle East, artificial intelligence is scaling at speed, and climate change is intensifying. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we…

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Quarter 1 2026 Financial Results for Hammond Power Solutions

May 7, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS” or the “Company”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, announced its financial results for the first quarter 2026 on May 5, 2025. QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS: “HPS delivered a strong first quarter, with record sales driven by continued strength in the…

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Festo Provides Basis for Growth – Strengthening Innovation Leadership and Competitiveness

May 7, 2026 Festo provides Basis for Growth Strengthening Innovation Leadership and Competitiveness Festo achieved solid financial results in fiscal year 2025. Following a 3.7% decline in turnover due to economic conditions, Festo is focusing 2026 on expanding its leadership in innovation and competitiveness. To this end, the company is continuing to further develop its…

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The Festo Group – Automation for a World in Motion

May 7, 2026 Automation for a world in motion Festo is an independent family-owned company and a global player in automation technology and technical education, with headquarters in Esslingen a.N. (Germany) – with over 20,000 employees at around 250 locations worldwide, a turnover of 3.33 billion euros and an R&D rate of over 8%. As…

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Beckhoff Automation Increases Global Sales to 1.24 Billion Euros

May 5, 2026 Automation technology builds a bright future for machine and system engineering Beckhoff Automation has closed the 2025 financial year successfully and has increased its global sales to €1.24 billion, with 6% growth compared to the 2024 financial year. “2025 was a solid financial year for Beckhoff,” summarizes Hans Beckhoff, Managing Director and…

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CST Arwin Joins Weidmüller Canada as a Manufacturer Representative for Electronic Printed Circuit Board Connectors

May 5, 2026 CST Arwin Joins Weidmüller Canada as a Manufacturer Representative for Electronic Printed Circuit Board Connectors Weidmüller Canada is pleased to announce that CST Arwin will represent the Weidmuller PCB connectors and PCB terminal blocks across Canada as part of a strategic initiative to empower select partners to deliver enhanced value to customers….

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90% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study

2026 Innovation Awards from the 26th Edition of the Bi-Annual MEET Show

Prime Minister Carney Announces Team Canada Strong – A Nationwide Plan to Recruit up to 100,000 Skilled Trades Workers

Canada and Alberta Strike Agreement to Diversify Our Exports, Reduce Emissions, and Build a Stronger Economy

Carlo Gavazzi Canada Welcomes Serge Tankam, MBA as New Area Sales Manager – Québec!

ABB’s First-In-Canada Drive Service Workshop Supports Performance and Sustainability

ABB Acquires Assets of Métal BF to Support Growing Demand in Metal Products Manufacturing

Zimmermann Displays Addition to its Portal Milling Line at IMTS 2026

Tooling for Swiss-Style Machines: Total Solutions from Platinum Tooling, All on Display at IMTS 2026

IMTS 2026 Reveals How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities

Prime Minister Carney Announces Forthcoming National Electricity Strategy

Quarter 1 2026 Financial Results for Hammond Power Solutions

The Festo Group – Automation for a World in Motion

Beckhoff Automation Increases Global Sales to 1.24 Billion Euros

CST Arwin Joins Weidmüller Canada as a Manufacturer Representative for Electronic Printed Circuit Board Connectors

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