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Canadian Plastics
Polykar named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
The Quebec-based flexible packaging supplier was given the designation by Deloitte Canada.
Nova names John Thayer as interim senior vice president of operations
He replaces Arnel Santos, who is leaving the Calgary-based chemical company.
Delta Tecnic appoints Lori Parent as sales director in the U.S. and Canada
Headquartered in Spain, Delta Tecnic makes colour concentrates and raw materials for the plastics sector and other industries.
Our Women in Manufacturing website is now live
Several of Canada’s leading manufacturing media brands have launched a new website recognizing the achievements of women in the manufacturing sector.
StackTeck introduces new technology for overmolding PET preforms
The system incorporates two preform molds used in concert with a Niigon rotary cube injection molding machine.
Magna commits to carbon neutrality in global operations by 2030
The auto parts maker has also signed on as a founding sponsor of XPrize Abundant Energy Alliance.
Canadian reshoring group formed to advocate for supply chain modernization
Called “Reshoring Canada”, the non-partisan advocacy organization was formed by a group of former parliamentarians.
Absolute Haitian and iMFLUX partner on software integration
iMFLUX processing software is available on Haitian servo-hydraulic and Zhafir electric injection molding machines purchased by molders in Canada and the U.S.
North American manufacturing rebounding from a challenging 2020, survey shows
Twenty-five per cent of the plastics processors and moldmakers surveyed broke even or lost money in 2020.
Arburg signs Freeformer distribution deal with Würth Additive Group
Arburg hopes to extend the reach of its Freeformer technology in Canada and the U.S. through the agreement.
2021 federal budget: What’s in it for manufacturers
A look at some of the highlights for Canada’s manufacturers.
Federal budget “missed an opportunity” to help manufacturing sector, association says
The new budget fails to offer a comprehensive, targeted manufacturing strategy, according to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.
PE geomembrane maker Solmax acquires TenCate Geosynthetics
Headquartered in the Netherlands, TenCate Geosynthetics is a global provider of geosynthetics and industrial fabrics.
Sarnia–Lambton region designated as an official trade hub
The designation gives businesses and manufacturers easier access to federal trade incentive programs and allows them to market themselves as a hub for international trade.
New report delves into the gender gap in Canadian manufacturing
The report from the Trillium Network highlights the work that five Ontario manufacturers have done to increase the number of women in their plants.
Ontario chemical maker Dimachem to produce Pine-Sol for use against COVID-19
With funding from the Ontario government, the Windsor-based firm plans to manufacture about 12 million bottles of the multi-surface disinfectant per year.
Canadian government invests in five projects to reduce plastic waste
The projects will receive a total of $1.3 million.
Lorenz Conveying Products – Valve selection made simple
The Lorenz Series D Diverter Valve is used to divert and purge plastic pellets and resin lines automatically.
Investment firm Apollo Funds to buy majority stake in ABC Technologies
Founded in 1974, Toronto-based ABC molds a wide range of automotive systems and components.
Nova surpasses 65 per cent completion of growth projects in Ontario
Early equipment has been put in service, and start-up will commence in late 2022.
Polykar launches new mobile app for flexible packagers
Called PolyApp, the free download allows users to prepare orders and do dimensional calculations for the specific products being designed, manufactured, quoted or purchased.
Desjardins Capital becomes minority shareholder of DBM Reflex and DBM Optix
DBM Group has more than 325 employees operating four factories in Laval, Que.
GM Canada completes federal order for 10 million face masks
Since the start of production in May 2020, the team at Oshawa Operations produced approximately one million masks a month to help protect front-line workers and other Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plastics industry profile: GreenMantra’s Jodie Morgan
The CEO of Ontario-based clean technology leader GreenMantra Technologies discusses her career and some lessons learned.
Ontario launching workplace inspection campaigns in COVID-19 hotspots
The inspections will begin with warehouses, food processors, and manufacturers in Peel and Halton Regions.
Canada Plastics Pact gets 13 new partners, names advisory council members
The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), a multi-stakeholder, industry-led,…
Nova Chemicals debuts first three 100 per cent PE-PCR resins
The low and linear low density polyethylene grades are targeted to flexible film applications.
NGen investing $3 million to create analytics platform for food processing
The collaborative project is designed to promote Industrial 4.0 technology adoption to Canadian manufacturers.
1 in 3 remote workers may quit if required to return to office full time, survey finds
More than half of all employees surveyed said they prefer a hybrid work arrangement, where they can divide time between the office and another location.
Coming soon: The Women in Manufacturing Virtual Summit is May 13!
Join us on May 13 at 1 pm ET…
Ontario provides funding to Barrie, Innisfil, Oro-Medonte auto-parts companies
The funding comes through the province’s Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP).
Orion Plastics is on the hunt
This Alberta-based sheet extrusion maker has been killing it in that sector for a long time now, and the pandemic has allowed it to pivot into becoming a major supplier of N95 and 3-ply medical masks.
