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WMTS Continues Today – Even More Cutting-Edge Content and Networking!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…
More Today’s Top Acitivities at WMTS!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 »…
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Cam Industrial and ABB Bring World-Leading Industrial Robotics to Drive Manufacturing Innovation in AlbertaIndustrial 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…
More Innovation, Workforce Development to Dominate WMTS 2019Keynotes 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…
More Canada’s energy sector swings to profit in Q1 on higher oil pricesThe 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…
More Lamarche Machinery Welcomes You to WMTSEdmonton, 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…
More Canada’s energy future to be propelled by technological innovationSource: 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…
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LaMarche Machinery Invites You to WMTS 2019Visit 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…
More Manufacturing: New and Improved!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…
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Event Preview Now Online!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…
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2 New Workshops Added to WMTS Line-Up!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…
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Keynotes and Special Presentations Announced!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…
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Knowledge Bar Topics & Speakers Announced!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…
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Thomas Skinner invites you to WMTS 2019Visit 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.…
More WMTS 2019: Resources, Knowledge and the New World of ManufacturingEdmonton, 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…
More New jobs and investment as Inter Pipeline Ltd invest $600 million in new petrochemical plant east of EdmontonMarch 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…
More Western Canada’s Leading Distributor, Thomas Skinner, Announces Participation at SME’s Western Manufacturing Technology Show 2019Western 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…
More Alberta capital expenditures forecast to remain at $60 billionMario 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…
More Alberta’s economic growth to leap to country-leading in 2020: Conference BoardCBC 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…
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Registration is open for WMTS 2019Registration 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…
More Alberta makes major investment to attract AI companiesCALGARY (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.…
More Investment increases Alberta’s capacity to bring micro and nanotechnology (MNT) products to marketFunding 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…
More New Approaches to Making Parts for the Oil PatchFracking 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…
More Pembina’s $4.5-billion venture to revive petrochemicals industryMultiple 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…
More Alberta easing oil production cuts as price improvesEDMONTON – 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…
More Canada’s capital spending on industrial chemical industry projects is expected to jump by 65 per cent this yearCALGARY - 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.…
More Alberta’s largest load makes it to Fort SaskatchewanPublished 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…
More Alberta Ranked First in Economic Growth for 201828 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…
More Alberta manufacturing sales continue to climb"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…
More ‘The time is now’: Alberta boosts support for oil and gas upgradingCBC 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…
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Call for Speakers – Abstracts Due Nov 30As 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…
More Alberta manufacturing sales up 12% from last year"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…
More New $2 billion methanol plant planned for Grande PrairieDeborah 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…
More From dairy to oil, here’s what USMCA means for Alberta’s economy – The Star Calgary10/01/2018 | 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…
More Strong manufacturing growth maintained in July8/2/2018 (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…
More Oil Drives Canada’s Fastest Economic Growth Spurt in a Year7/31/2018 | 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…
More Manufacturing shipments reach highest level since 20147/23/2018 | 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.…
More Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 1.4 per cent in May, led by B.C. and AlbertaThe 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…
More Alberta economy has recovered two-thirds of recession losses: governmentJUNE 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…
More Canada’s oil and gas workforce skills and occupations are shifting, says PetroLMI reportCALGARY, 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…
More Alberta GDP numbers rise across the boardJune 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…
More Alberta’s economy growing at moderate paceEDMONTON — 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…
More Alberta manufacturing sales reach $6.2 billionAcross 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…
More Alberta to invest $1 billion over eight years in bitumen upgradingPublished 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…
More Alberta energy diversification recommendations serve as model for rest of CanadaOTTAWA, 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…
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