June 1, 2026 Platinum Tooling, the importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, knurling tools and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers has partnered with a new sales representative firm. Located in Murrieta, California, Technical Tool & Gage, Inc. has over 100 years of combined experience offering tooling from…
May 25, 2026 Brady Canada is thrilled to announce two exceptional sales leaders who have stepped into key regional roles to support their clients and drive growth across Western Canada. Animesh Rajvaidya joins Brady as PWID Territory Manager for British Columbia, stepping into the role following the retirement of Lynn Wilson earlier this year. He…
May 21, 2026 ABB Forms First Indigenous Channel Partner Collaboration in Canada with LaFlesche ABB has entered into its first Indigenous channel partner collaboration in Canada with LaFlesche, an Indigenous‑owned advanced manufacturing, machining and rapid prototyping firm based in the Kahnawà:ke community in Quebec. The partnership will complement LaFlesche’s core offerings while strengthening ABB’s network of authorized…
May 19, 2026 The Festo Group recorded solid financial results in 2025 despite a challenging business environment. Sales declined only slightly to €3.33 billion (-3.7% from the previous year). Machinery manufacturers are facing challenging market conditions, hampered by trade barriers such as unpredictable US tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts. Many remain hesitant to invest, the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
