The manufacturing sector turned in its best performance since July 2011, posting a 2.6 per cent increase in sales for February. Statistics Canada reports that sales reached $49.6 billion. Durable goods …
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A local company, Thalmic Labs of Waterloo, Ontario, has developed what they are hoping could be the next big thing in wearable computing: a touchless control device. The MYO armband …
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Bombardier Transportation will develop and supply major railway car components for Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG) under an agreement with Siemens signed in May 2011. The components are for the …
Bombardier to build 170 high-speed rail cars for Siemens Read More »
An Ottawa company that designs and manufactures LED light bulbs has received a $150,000 research and development grant from the federal government. Leapfrog Lighting will use the money to further …
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British aviation company AJ Walter Aviation (AJW), which specializes in repairing and supplying aircraft spare parts and has facilities in London, Dubai, Singapore and Miami, has made the former Aveos …
Another Canadian branch plant of an American manufacturer is to close. A. O. Smith Corporation, which manufactures water heaters, announced that it will discontinue manufacturing operations at its Fergus, Ontario, …
Manufacturing takes a hit as water heater plant closes in Fergus Read More »
PPG Industries of Pittsburgh announced that is has acquired the architectural coatings business of Akzo Nobel N.V. in a deal worth $1.05 billion. Under the terms of the deal, PPG …
PPG Industries expands NA presence with $1 billion coatings takeover Read More »
The Canadian economy grew by 0.2 per cent in January, recovering from a decline of the same amount in December, Statistics Canada reports. Manufacturing was the largest contributor to the …
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