Supplier’s Montreal trade show well attended

Over 600 visitors attended Omron Canada Inc.’s second Montreal-area trade show in three years, Omrontreal 2, this past October. The show featured technical seminars, as well as an exhibition area of other suppliers. According to Omron marketing services director Chris Orange, the show generated both high interest and sales leads for those attending and exhibiting. Omron displayed its full range of automation solutions, including its CX automation software, vision, motion control and safety products. Orange says the show demonstrates Omron’s commitment to serving the Quebec market.

Wittman nabs French granulator company

In a further diversification of its product range, Wittman Robot Systems GmbH has purchased CMB, a manufacturer of granulators based in France. CMB, founded in 1976, makes a wide range of smaller press-side augers and mid-size granulators, as well as supplying a variety of shredders and recycling equipment. In Canada, the CMB line of equipment will be available through Nucon Systems Inc., which was purchased by Wittman last year.