Western Canada's Manufacturing Marketplace will return in 2021

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…