Pharmaceuticals, medical supplies lead June exports to 8-year high
Canada’s exporters had their best single month in more than eight years in June, and the first increase in exports after five consecutive monthly declines, Statistics Canada reports. Exports were […]
Modest improvement in manufacturing sector continued in July: RBC
Canada’s manufacturing sector experienced positive business conditions in July, as measured by the RBC Canadian Manufacturing PMI. It was the second month in a row that the index was in […]
Toyota investment in Ontario brings new technologies, keeps jobs
An investment of $421 million at Toyota’s manufacturing plants in Cambridge and Woodstock will ensure that existing jobs are maintained and a small number of new jobs created. Toyota’s Ontario […]
Manufacturers group says government policies reflect its input
The federal government today released a summary of what it says it has done to support manufacturing in Canada, “Strengthening Canada’s Manufacturing Sector.” It was released at a roundtable meeting […]
Scientists claim 30 per cent improvement in solar cell efficiency
If solar cells were, say, 30 per cent more efficient than they currently are, the number of panels needed to convert light to electricity would be reduced, with a corresponding […]
Space engineering firm COM DEV announces major satellite contract
The Cambridge, Ontario space engineering firm COM DEV announced that it has received an order to supply equipment for two communications satellites. The initial authorization to proceed is for $11 […]
Pharma company shares surge on favourable Q2 report
Shares in Quebec’s Valeant Pharmaceuticals International surged on the Toronto Stock Exchange yesterday after the company released its second quarter earnings report, which surpassed expectations. Shares were trading at $341 […]
World’s first 3D printed auto manufacturing platform
Even though government regulation has forced carmakers to build more and more fuel-efficient, “greener” cars in the last couple of decades, the manufacturing process itself is far from environmentally friendly. […]
3D printed hempcrete could revolutionize construction industry
A building material dubbed hempcrete is being called an ideal solution for environmentally friendly building by some in the green building movement. Made from a mixture of hemp fibre and […]
Slight increase in manufacturing sales in May
Canada’s manufacturers sold a lower volume of goods in May, though there was a slight increase in sales by dollar value, Statistics Canada reports. It was the second increase in […]
Magna International acquires German transmission giant
Two of the world’s leading automotive companies announced today that they are joining forces in a move that will bring “extraordinary benefits” to both parties. Canada’s Magna International will acquire […]
Netherlands company to test plastic road construction
Some of the most interesting and innovative ideas regarding road construction come from the Netherlands. Last October, the world’s first solar road was installed near Amsterdam. The road is actually […]
