Western Canada's Manufacturing Marketplace

Feb 04, 2021

edmonton.ctvnews.ca EDMONTON -- What business school teaches in four years, Jacob Faithful says he learned in four months. The Alberta man from the Frog Lake First Nations says he's worked through several headaches that come…

Jan 13, 2021

Alberta Innovates and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) are joining together in a unique partnership to help researchers in Alberta’s universities develop their innovations into commercial emerging technologies. The NSERC Alliance-Alberta…

Jan 04, 2021

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian factory activity expanded at its fastest pace on record in December as new orders and production climbed, while manufacturers grew more optimistic that output would continue to rise in 2021, data…

Nov 13, 2020

Mazak Corporation Canada officially opened its new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event attended by Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney. The Premier participated in the formal ribbon cutting…

Nov 02, 2020

Nov 2 | hydrocarbonengineering.com A new programme intended to turn the Canadian state of Alberta into a leading global producer of petrochemicals has been launched. The Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP), part of Alberta’s Recovery…

Oct 19, 2020

The Best of SMX Virtual Event October 29, 2020 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET | smxevent.com Cost to Attend: Complimentary Register Now!   The time is NOW for manufacturers to embrace smart technologies…

Oct 04, 2020

Edmonton Journal | Jeff Labine Small-to-medium sized businesses in Western Canada will have access to an additional $263.7-million in COVID-19 relief funding, the federal government announced Friday. The top-up is part of a larger $600-million…

Sep 21, 2020

airport-world.com Edmonton International Airport’s Airport City continues to grow with the news that manufacturing company, Plant Plus, will shortly become its newest tenant. The company specialises in making plant fibre polymer tech (PFP tech) products…

Aug 21, 2020

The Canadian Press OTTAWA - Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales climbed a record 20.7 per cent in June to $48.7 billion as production returned following widespread shutdowns earlier in the year. The increase was led…

Aug 09, 2020

CanadianManufacturing.com EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it plans to join three other provinces in exploring small-scale nuclear technology. New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Ontario signed a memorandum of understanding in December regarding development of small…

Aug 06, 2020

EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRIMED Medical Products (PRIMED) has today announced its intent to establish a new major medical manufacturing facility in Canada. The company is currently in the process of…

Jul 29, 2020

July 28 | The Canadian Press via CanadianManufacturing.com Research firm IHS Markit says the step back in 2020 isn't expected to greatly affect the rest of its 10-year forecast CALGARY — A new report predicts…

Jul 24, 2020

globeandmail.com Alberta is launching new financial programs targeted at its innovation and technology sector less than one year after startups said that slashed tax credits and grants caused investment to leave the province. The United…

Jul 16, 2020

July 15, 2020 – Continuing its unwavering commitment to customer support, Mazak Corporation Canada will officially open a new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, in September of 2020. The facility is strategically located in Western…

Jul 13, 2020

ebmag.com July 11, 2020 – The new Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program aims to bring multi-billion dollar investments to projects throughout the province; unlike previous government petrochemical programs, this one promises to “cut red tape and…

Jul 08, 2020

CanadianManufacturing.com Oilsands companies are restoring thousands of barrels of daily production to take advantage of higher oil prices thanks to relaxed pandemic measures July 7, 2020   CALGARY — Oilsands companies are restoring thousands of…

Jul 03, 2020

CanadianManufacturing.com EDMONTON — Alberta is cutting business taxes and pumping $10 billion into infrastructure projects to springboard its economy out of the financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Jason Kenney says the investments…

Jun 22, 2020

By rdnewsNOW staff Advancing Alberta’s manufacturing sector is the goal behind a new initiative launched by Central Alberta Access Prosperity this week. Officials say partner organizations will collaborate to create a Manufacturing & Export Enhancement…

Jun 15, 2020

EDMONTON, ALBERTA / ACCESSWIRE / June 11, 2020 / While many countries have struggled with shortages of medical supplies during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has been able to maintain a functioning stock of vitally important…

Jun 08, 2020

BY EMILY MERTZ  | GLOBAL NEWS Alberta Health Services is receiving 200 ventilators, designed by a group of local companies, to bolster the province’s supply during the COVID-19 pandemic and ahead of any future waves. Exergy…

Jun 02, 2020

CanadianManufacturing.com EDMONTON — The Alberta government is providing $40 million in funding to accelerate technology development for the agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors. Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA’s) Food, Farming and Forestry Challenge will provide near-term capital…

May 27, 2020

Canadian Manufacturing | Dan Healing Oil's recent rebound is being linked to signs that demand for fuel is growing in China and North America CALGARY — Western Canadian producers are moving to restore some oil…

May 15, 2020

Industry stakeholders join forces to support a central supply and demand platform aimed at quickly addressing supply shortages of PPE and critical COVID-19 related products Rapid Response Platform is a Canadian startup’s response to the…

May 13, 2020

Experts say the pandemic will transform the sector as social distancing persists By Tyler Orton | May 11, 2020, 12:00pm February marked the opening of FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.’s newest manufacturing facility in Richmond. It added…

Apr 29, 2020

The Canadian Press Designed by medical experts at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre; masks have a silicone base and use an N95 or higher grade filter. WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it’s willing to sign…

Apr 09, 2020

From masks to sneeze guards, local companies rush to shift production lines Madeleine Cummings · CBC News · Apr 08, 2020  Demand for many products might be down these days but several Edmonton companies are rushing to change…

Apr 07, 2020

vancouversun.com | April 7 Jason Zanatta is saving lives, and saving jobs. The Coquitlam-based producer of pillows and dog beds is poised to become the first manufacturer of N95 respirators in Canada. Production of medical-grade…

Mar 31, 2020

"TC Energy's decision to proceed with the help of the Alberta government will allow the oilpatch to hit the ground running when prices recover" Financial Post CALGARY – TC Energy Corp.’s decision to proceed with…

Mar 27, 2020

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) will invest $50 million in Supercluster funding to support companies as they rapidly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by building a Canadian supply of essential equipment, products, and therapeutics. Projects will be…

Mar 25, 2020

March 24, 2020 By Alan Rooks Editor in Chief, Manufacturing Engineering There’s a big new trend sweeping the world, and not in a good way. The new coronavirus goes by other names, including COVID-19, the novel coronavirus,…

Mar 23, 2020

Calling all suppliers – Help Canada combat Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Government of Canada is asking suppliers about their ability to provide products and services. Are you a business that can supply products and services in…

Mar 19, 2020

Bill Koenig | Senior Editor | SME Media COMMENTARY Manufacturing has been in the middle of the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) from the start. The impact is expanding as the virus spreads. The coronavirus originated in Wuhan,…

Jan 30, 2020

After spending declines in four of the past five years, about 6% more will be invested in the Canadian upstream sector this year compared with 2019 by Dan Healing CALGARY — Business friendly policies enacted…

Jan 22, 2020

AMANDA STEPHENSON, CALGARY HERALD  Calgary-based E3 Metals wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the work of Elon Musk. The natural resources company, which was founded in 2016, has developed a patented ion-exchange extraction technology that produces…

Jan 17, 2020

Market Insights and Outlook During 2020-2026 Fusion Science Academy Report "Recovering prices, strong demand from the transportation industry and modern developments of oil and gas exploration and production activities are some of the factors driving…

Dec 12, 2019

nasdaq.com Cenovus Energy Inc. CVE recently announced the intention of increasing capital spending for 2020 to C$1.3-C$1.5 billion from the 2019 estimated level of C$1.1-C$1.2 billion. The rise can be attributed to a deferral of spending this…

Dec 04, 2019

December 4, 2019 | | by CP Staff CALGARY – Oilsands giant Suncor Energy Inc. says it will keep capital spending related to its oil operations flat next year while moving forward with a new…

Dec 02, 2019

By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media | sme.org New tools, possible pitfalls, and consistent lessons shape how shops purchase machine tools Much about the process of buying machine tools has changed over the last decade. And much…

Nov 28, 2019

A new bill before the legislature would allow municipalities to extend new commercial property tax exemptions to manufacturing, processing and other industrial sites to help towns attract and retain businesses. JANET FRENCH Updated: November 27,…

Nov 21, 2019

By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor, SME Media Tooling U-SME, a unit of SME, released a new report on “Balancing Operations and Training: Small Steps Create Big Wins.” The report provides action steps that can boost…

Nov 07, 2019

Multi-tasking machines, ceramic inserts, additive manufacturing and automation help produce a large mix of energy industry parts By Geoff Giordano Contributing Editor, SME Media The ever-volatile oil and natural gas industry—roiled most recently by September’s…

Aug 15, 2019

sme.org | By Rick Peters Operational Technology Global Enablement Director, Fortinet "As infrastructures for energy and utility companies undergo digital transformation, they are increasingly vulnerable to cybercriminals. Convergence-enabled cyberattacks—where criminals exploit traditionally isolated operational technology…

Jul 30, 2019

Published on: July 30, 2019 | www.sherwoodparknews.com "Industrial operations in the Heartland region, which includes five municipalities in the Edmonton area, will have attracted more than $40 billion in investments and contributed approximately $2 billion…

Jul 16, 2019

The Canadian Press JULY 16, 2019 CALGARY — Economists at TD Bank say they are looking at upgrading their Alberta growth expectations for 2019 as signs point to a more robust than expected recovery from…

Jul 04, 2019

July 3, 2019 | Manufacturing Automation – "The federal government is investing nearly half a million dollars in an Edmonton-based machine and welding shop to purchase a large-scale 3D printer. Apollo-Clad Laser Cladding, a division…

Jun 05, 2019

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 EXHIBITS: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Interact face-to-face with the experts and evaluate live manufacturing equipment side-by-side from 100+ world class suppliers. KEYNOTE » June 5, 2019 » 9:00 am - 10:00 am…

Jun 04, 2019

EXHIBITS: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Compare manufacturing solutions and meet experts from 100+ industry suppliers and OEMs, find innovative new products, and take part in hands-on demonstrations - all under 1 roof!   KEYNOTE »…

Jun 04, 2019

Industrial automation boosts efficiency, safety and performance for Alberta industries June 4, 2019 (Edmonton, Canada) – Cam Industrial, a leading distributor of industrial products and supplies in Western Canada, and ABB, a global technology leader…

Jun 03, 2019

Keynotes and education sessions to emphasize technology and training (EDMONTON, AB, June 3, 2019) – SME, producers of the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS), Western Canada’s largest and most influential manufacturing event, has announced the…

May 24, 2019

The energy sector's increase in operating profit outpaced all other major Canadian industries Soure: Rajeshni Naidu-Ghelani · CBC News · Posted: May 24, 2019 Canada's energy sector saw a big bump in profit in the first quarter this year as rising oil…

May 23, 2019

Edmonton, AB – (May 23, 2019) – Lamarche Machinery Inc (“Lamarche Machinery”) is proud to announce its participation in the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) on June 4 – 6, 2019 at the Edmonton EXPO…

May 22, 2019

Source: PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) | May 22, 2019, 09:00 ET "A silver lining to this decade of disruption is that it's driving oil and gas companies to innovate. No longer are oil and gas companies just…

May 15, 2019

Visit LaMarche Machinery in Booth 507 at WMTS 2019 FREE GUEST PASS: Register Now – Save $35    Lamarche Machinery Inc. is a full solution-oriented CNC Machinery & Robot sales, distribution and service organization.We…

May 10, 2019

Alan Rooks – Editor in Chief | AdvancedManufacturing.org The state of manufacturing is always a combination of tried and true methods; improvements (sometimes dramatic) in traditional processes; and brand new technology few people even conceived of a…

May 01, 2019

Find all WMTS topics and technologies, speakers and special programs, plus a special offer inside! ❱❱ Keynotes & Special Presentations ❱❱ Exhibitors & Technologies on Display ❱❱ Knowledge Bars ❱❱ Networking Events ❱❱ Tour and…

Apr 23, 2019

WMTS workshops are in-depth sessions that expose attendees to the newest technology, trends, processes and more in manufacturing today.   Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Workshop: Understand the Power of IIoT…

Apr 18, 2019

Gain industry insights – WMTS Keynotes & Special Presentations have been carefully selected for their insights on the challenges our industry faces and for their thoughts on how to move forward. Keynotes and Special Presentations…

Apr 12, 2019

Attend these small group discussions that are designed to provide the opportunity to ask questions about your specific manufacturing challenges and get ‘the scoop’ from industry experts in key technology areas. These discussions are presentation-free…

Apr 03, 2019

Visit Thomas Skinner in Booth 251 at WMTS 2019 FREE GUEST PASS: Register Now - Save $35  Thomas Skinner is the leading Western Canadian distributor of industrial metalworking, and machine shop supplies and equipment.…

Mar 22, 2019

Edmonton, AB – (March 22, 2019) – New challenges and opportunities are coming in Western Canada’s manufacturing sector in the very near future. That topic is among the highlights of the 2019 Western Manufacturing Technology…

Mar 14, 2019

March 14, 2019 | Arthur Green | Fort Saskatchewn The Record - Article Inter Pipeline Ltd has invested in a new project in the Industrial Heartland aided by the government. The economy in Alberta is…

Mar 05, 2019

Western Canada’s Leading Distributor, Thomas Skinner, Announces Participation at SME's Western Manufacturing Technology Show 2019 Edmonton, AB – (March 6, 2019) – Thomas Skinner and Son Limited (“Thomas Skinner”) is proud to announce its participation…

Feb 28, 2019

Mario Toneguzzi | Troy Media | 02.28.2019 "Capital spending in Alberta is expected to be near $60 billion in 2019 for the third year in a row, says Statistics Canada. “Capital spending decreases expected in the…

Feb 27, 2019

CBC News · John Gibson · 02.27.2019 "In 2020, Alberta is predicted to surge to first place from last place among the provinces in terms of economic growth. (Conference Board of Canada) "Positive signals on the oil front have…

Feb 25, 2019

Registration is now open for the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) - Western Canada’s meeting place for manufacturing technologies, trends & industry connections. WMTS will take place this June 4 - 6, 2019 at the…

Feb 14, 2019

CALGARY (660 NEWS - Tom Ross) — With the towering offices once filled with oil companies providing the backdrop, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley made an announcement to increase high-tech investment in the province on Wednesday.…

Feb 11, 2019

Funding will help the University of Alberta's nanoFAB facility to increase manufacturing volume and seize commercial opportunities EDMONTON, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is supporting the development and commercialization of innovative products to enhance Alberta's advanced manufacturing sector, create…

Feb 06, 2019

Fracking has led to big changes in the oil patch and big changes in parts machining. January 28, 2019 | AdvancedManufacturing.org | Ed Sinkora - Contributing Editor Rod Zimmerman of cutting tool manufacturer Iscar Metals lives in a pleasant green…

Feb 05, 2019

Multiple projects proposed in Alberta to soak up vast supply of low-cost natural gas from the Montney. Pembina Pipeline Corp.’s joint venture with Kuwait's Petrochemical Industries Co. is estimated to cost $4.5 billion including the plants…

Jan 31, 2019

EDMONTON – Alberta is easing mandatory production cuts as the price of oil increases, but industry players remain concerned about the underlying problem that drove the curtailment in the first place: a lack of adequate…

Jan 17, 2019

CALGARY - CanadianManufacturing.com | Dan Healing - Canada’s slow-growing petrochemical industry is headed for its biggest surge of expansion spending in five years in 2019, thanks in large part to incentive programs by federal and provincial governments.…

Jan 10, 2019

Published Thursday, January 10, 2019 | CTV News Edmonton "Over the course of three days an 820-tonne polypropylene splitter tied up traffic and turned heads as it was trucked from Edmonton to Fort Saskatchewan. As…

Jan 02, 2019

28 December 2018 | Written by Sam Pike "Alberta has proven once again that it's at the top of the country for economic growth for the second year in a row in 2018. With the highest average…

Dec 19, 2018

"Reached $6.8 billion in October, up 13.3% or $800 million from a year ago" Mario Toneguzzi | December 18, 2018 | Original Article Manufacturing sales in Alberta continue to be strong and growing. A report released on Tuesday…

Nov 21, 2018

CBC News | 11/21/2018 "In a bid to combat the effects of low energy prices, Alberta is boosting its investment in two petrochemical upgrading programs to $2.1 billion, the government said Tuesday. "For decades, we've been…

Nov 02, 2018

As the most important manufacturing event in Western Canada, WMTS is more than a tradeshow. With keynotes, panel discussions, and education sessions on the event floor, participants can connect with thought leaders to learn about new…

Oct 22, 2018

"Even though sales took a break in August, manufactured goods in Alberta are expected to perform strongly for the rest of 2018" 10/22/2018 | Mario Toneguzzi "Manufacturing sales in Alberta fell 0.8 per cent in…

Oct 11, 2018

Deborah Jaremko | Oct. 10, 2018 -  Calgary-based Nauticol Energy announced on Tuesday its intention to construct a $2 billion methanol manufacturing facility in Grande Prairie, in the heart of Montney drilling activity. The project will convert natural…

Oct 02, 2018

10/01/2018 | Calgary/Edmonton—"From dairy to manufacturing to the oil and gas sector, Alberta’s economy will see changes under the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement — but the provincial government believes it’s come off rather well. Continue…

Aug 02, 2018

8/2/2018 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Canadian manufacturers recorded robust rises in output, new orders and employment during July, thereby signalling another marked improvement in overall business conditions across the sector. However, the latest survey also signalled…

Aug 01, 2018

7/31/2018 | Bloomberg.com Canada’s economy grew at the fastest pace in a year, further evidence of a solid expansion. GDP report shows gains across 19 of 20 industries in May. Oil was a key driver, with…

Jul 31, 2018

7/23/2018 |  ATB Financial's Economics + Research Team - In another sign that the 2015-16 recession is behind us, shipments of manufactured goods from Alberta reached the highest total in about three and a half years.…

Jul 17, 2018

The Canadian Press – July 17, 2018 – Canadian manufacturing sales bounced back more than expected in May as the gains were led by the chemical, machinery and wood product industries. Manufacturing sales were up…

Jun 28, 2018

JUNE 28, 2018 - The Canadian Press - EDMONTON — The Alberta government says the provincial economy has recovered about two-thirds of its losses from the last recession. It says the economy grew by 4.9 per cent…

Jun 28, 2018

CALGARY, Alberta, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Canadian oil and gas industry adapts and changes its business to remain globally competitive, new skills and job opportunities are emerging and replacing more traditional…

Jun 18, 2018

June 18, 2018 - The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Alberta’s agri-food industry rose by 2.5 per cent in 2017 to $6.5 billion. The province accounts for 12.5 per cent of the country’s agri-food…

May 23, 2018

EDMONTON — Alberta’s economy continues to grow, albeit at a moderate pace, according to analysts. "The report added that employment is growing, but at a slow rate — across the province, the last 12 months…

May 18, 2018

Across the country, sales were up in 13 of 21 industries in March, representing 72% of the Canadian manufacturing sector: StatsCan “Higher sales at primary metal; aerospace product and parts; fabricated metal product; and the…

Feb 27, 2018

Published on: February 26, 2018 -  Edmonton Journal "The province plans to spend up to $1 billion over the next eight years for new partial upgrading facilities in Alberta to diversify the energy sector. The money…

Feb 27, 2018

OTTAWA, Feb. 26, 2018 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) welcomed Alberta's Energy Diversification Advisory Committee (EDAC) report released today. The expert committee shared its recommendations to increase the value of energy…