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Mega Site in Southwestern Ontario: Strengthening Competitiveness to Attract Investment

Proposed legislation will consolidate an investment-ready mega site in Southwestern Ontario February 23, 2023 Mega site in Southwestern Ontario will attract investment and strengthen competitiveness. The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness by consolidating a new investment-ready mega site in St. Thomas. The proposed legislation builds on the province’s…

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ABB E-Mobility Delivers 1 Millionth EV Charger

February 21, 2023 ABB E-mobility has announced the delivery of its one millionth electric vehicle charger, the latest milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to enable an emission-free future through smart and reliable EV charging solutions. With a presence in more than 85 markets, the launch of ABB E-mobility’s new $30 million, 16,000m2 production facility in…

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Siemens Mobility Awarded Service Contract for Ontario’s Metrolinx

The contract includes Siemens Mobility service for three years with an additional two-year option February 21, 2023 Siemens Mobility has been selected by Ontario’s local public operator Metrolinx to provide track, signal, and right-of-way maintenance services for the agency’s railway infrastructure system that makes up the West Region of Toronto. The contract includes service for…

Ontario Taking Next Steps to Bring Back Northeastern Passenger Rail

Province investing in new rail cars as part of its plan to connect communities and unlock economic opportunities in the north and bring back Northeastern passenger rail February 21, 2023 The Ontario government is purchasing three new trainsets as part of its plan to bring back northeastern passenger rail service. The $139.5 million investment marks…

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Omron Announces Xigent Automation Systems As a Certified Systems Integrator Partner

February 21, 2023 Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new partner Xigent Automation Systems, a full-service provider of automation and robotics solutions. Omron Automation Americas recently announced Xigent Automation Systems as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Lewis Center, Ohio, Xigent has been providing innovative solutions for nearly…

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Omron Awarded with Top 5% S&P Global ESG Score in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023

February 16, 2023 Omron Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Top 5% S&P Global ESG Score on February 7th 2023, as ranked by S&P Global in the Sustainability Yearbook 2023. This report, one of the world’s most comprehensive publications providing in-depth analysis on corporate responsibility, showcases the sustainability performance of…

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Guillevin is Now Certified as a Great Place to Work®

In November 2020, Guillevin was certified as a Great Place to Work® February 15, 2023 In November 2020, Guillevin was certified as a Great Place to Work®. This certification qualifies Guillevin as one of Canada’s top employers in the 1000+ employee category. Great Place to Work® is a global people analytics and consulting firm that specializes in workplace…

Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Will Create Thousands of New Jobs

Ontario Continues to See Job Growth in Key Sectors 2023

February 15, 2023 Province Led the Nation in Job Creation for January Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada that showed employment in Ontario increased by 62,800 jobs in January 2023. “For the fourth straight month, Ontario has seen an increase…

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Magna’s Major Investment Strengthens Ontario’s End-to-End Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Magna International’s expansion adding hundreds of new jobs across the province February 15, 2023 Ontario has secured a $471 million investment by Magna International, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to expand the company’s Ontario operations. With support from the government, this transformative investment will strengthen Ontario’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain while adding…

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RS Unveils Next Phase of DesignSpark Engineering Community Offering Enhanced and Personalized Resources

New subscription levels featuring advanced versions of design tools, technical help and support now released on a free limited time trial for all members RS Group announced the launch of the next phase of DesignSpark, RS’ fast-growing online community for engineers. It offers a suite of design tools including DesignSpark Mechanical and DesignSpark PCB, plus comprehensive…

Rs, Allied Rebrand

Allied Electronics & Automation Rebrands as RS

February 14, 2023 The rebranding will provide exciting new opportunities to improve efficiencies, generate sustainable value, and increase scalability for stakeholders worldwide. Allied Electronics & Automation a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, has rebranded as RS. This rebranding will elicit new opportunities to help industrial customers overcome challenges and further enhance…

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EV Innovation & Technology Conference Spotlights Canada’s Strengths, Identifies Pain Points in Zero-Emission Automotive Supply Chain

The all-day event, hosted by Electric Autonomy in partnership with NGen, brought together leaders advancing electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada to discuss opportunities, challenges and map the route to maximum success February 10, 2023 Canada’s advantages in the race to develop the country’s EV economy potential are substantial, but the opportunities could “slip away” if urgent action…

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Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades is the Largest Skilled Trade Scholarship Program in Canada

Humber Helping to Train the Next Generation of Tradespeople with Support of The Schulich Foundation February 10, 2023 Recently, at Humber College’s North Campus, the Schulich Foundation announced the establishment of the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades, Canada’s largest skilled trade scholarship program.   Recognizing a decline in the number of skilled workers in Canada,…

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ONROBOT Drives Market Growth With Groundbreaking D:PLOY Platform

February 10, 2023 Delivering on its mission to break down automation barriers and bring the benefits of collaborative automation to businesses of all sizes, OnRobot has launched D:PLOY, its highly anticipated flagship platform, for worldwide availability. D:PLOY is the industry’s first automated platform for building, running, monitoring, and re-deploying collaborative applications. By automating the process of getting a…

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MDA Secures New Contract to Supply Ka-Band Multibeam Antennas for Argentina’s Arsat-Sg1 Satellite

The multibeam antennas will be built, assembled and tested at MDA’s state-of-the art high volume satellite production facility in Montreal February 9, 2023 MDA secures new contract to supply Ka-Band multibeam antennas for Argentina’s Arsat-Sg1 Satellite. MDA Ltd., a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced…