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Automotive
Pace of the decline in global auto sales “moderated” in May, report says
by Canadian PlasticsThe latest Global Auto Report from Scotiabank says that a slow climb back has begun for global auto sales.
Magna expanding Michigan seat manufacturing facility
by Canadian PlasticsThe expansion of the Highland Park plant will generate US$35.4 million in private investment and create 480 jobs.
Researchers develop solvent-free technique for plastic production that could reduce manufacturing costs
by Canadian PlasticsA team at Purdue University has developed a new way for manufacturers to mix polymers and nanocellulose in order to save material and production steps when using plant-based materials in auto part and food packaging molding.
Ontario virtual summer camps will explore the skilled trades and technologies
by Canadian PlasticsSponsored by the Government of Ontario and Magna, youth can develop skills and learn about career paths through virtual workshops lead by Skills Ontario staff.
New thermoset polymer-based camshaft module lightens automotive engine weight
by Canadian PlasticsAs an alternative to aluminum, a research team from the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany has successfully manufacturing a camshaft module from fibre-reinforced thermoset polymers.
Plunge in Canadian auto sales decelerated in May, Scotiabank says
by Canadian PlasticsU.S. auto sales also saw a smaller decline in May, according to Scotiabank’s latest Auto News Flash.
Covestro and Neste partner for renewable raw materials for plastics production
by Canadian PlasticsThe collaboration aims to replace several thousand tons of fossil raw materials in the production of polycarbonates with raw materials produced with Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons.
Federal government contracts GM Canada to provide 10 million face masks
by Canadian PlasticsWith production beginning immediately, GM Canada will manufacture the face masks at cost at its Oshawa, Ont. plant for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Magna wins 2020 PACE Award for composite space frame liftgate reinforcement
by Canadian PlasticsSaid to be the first application of composite space frame for an automotive liftgate, the lightweight solution debuted on the 2020 Toyota Supra.
Ford of Canada increasing production of face shields
by Canadian PlasticsFord’s Windsor site operations is now working to assemble more than 2.75 million face shields for distribution across Canada.
GM Canada to resume some engine production in Ontario
by Canadian PlasticsGM Canada said a portion of its HFV6 engine line in the St. Catharines, Ont. plant will resume on May 11, with most of the rest of its North American manufacturing operations resuming the week of May 18.
Canadian auto sales plunged in April, Scotiabank says
by Canadian PlasticsAnd while provinces will gradually start re-opening on varying timelines in May, Scotiabank expects auto sales to remain weak throughout the second quarter.
Mexico to reopen auto factories
by Canadian PlasticsThe move follows a U.S. campaign to get Mexico to reopen the plants out of concern for the North American free trade zone’s supply chain.
Ford to resume European manufacturing on May 4
by Canadian PlasticsFord said it plans to recommence initial production at its Saarlouis and Cologne plants in Germany, vehicle assembly site in Valencia, Spain, and its Craiova plant in Romania.
USMCA trade pact to go into effect on July 1
by Canadian PlasticsThe date for the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is a month later than initially proposed, after automakers asked for more time because of COVID-19 difficulties.
Volkswagen re-starts production at Europe’s largest car factory
by Canadian PlasticsVW said it resumed work at its factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, on April 27 at 10% to 15% of capacity, after the plant shut down production on March 19.
Global vehicle sales will drop 18% under extended COVID-19 lockdown scenario, report says
by Canadian PlasticsThis forecast comes from a new report from market research firm IHS Markit.
Ford of Canada retools to make plastic face shields for healthcare workers
by Canadian PlasticsThe automaker has begun production of face shields at its Windsor, Ontario operations in response to the need for COVID-19 protective equipment.
Canadian auto sales face “tough year” in 2020, Scotiabank says
by Canadian PlasticsThe outlook for Canadian auto sales has weakened substantially in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak and policy responses, a new report from the bank says.
2020 North American International Auto Show in Detroit cancelled
by Canadian PlasticsThe TCF Center, where the event was to have been held in June, will likely be repurposed into a temporary field hospital in preparation for the increased need for urgent health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.