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Machines Italia & Plant Magazine Recognize Canadian Manufacturers For Their Contributions To The COVID-19 Fight

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When COVID-19 struck in early March, the Canadian industry was called upon to join the fight against the pandemic and offer support through the creation of PPE, sanitizers, ventilators, and other innovative devices. Plant Magazine, Canadian Manufacturing Daily, and EP&T Magazine have been covering these developments daily. Canadian manufacturers quickly pivoted to produce products that would help stem the spread of the virus and their efforts deserve to be recognized. Manufacturers’ achievements include developing PPE to protect frontline workers; developing products to assist the sick, to

Macrodyne Technologies Invests $5 Million In Manufacturing Plant

Macrodyne Technologies Inc, a manufacturer of hydraulic presses and automation systems, is investing $5 million to modernize the company's facilities in Vaughan, Ontario. Specifically, Macrodyne Technologies plans to invest in technology, including automation and artificial intelligence, that will allow it to expand its product line. This new technology will also help the company double production to meet growing demand from customers around the world, including those in the steel and aluminum, automotive, aerospace, and pulp and paper industries. The Ontario government has allocated Macrodyne

SNC-LAVALIN SIGNS $141 MILLION CONTRACT FOR CAM PLANT

SNC-Lavalin, a professional services, engineering and project management company, has been awarded an EcoProBM contract to design and build one of Canada's largest CAM (Cathode Active Material) plants in Bécancour, Québec. The contract is worth approximately $141 million and represents SNC-Lavalin's first major mandate in the electric vehicle (EV) battery market in Canada. "With a unique endowment of critical minerals, an established manufacturing and industrial base, and a largely decarbonized and expanding electricity grid, Canada has an opportunity to establish an end-to-end supply chain

Mexico bets on circular economy

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La industria del plástico reorienta su desarrollo con acciones de sustentabilidad, adoptando modelos de economía circular, cuyo objetivo es que el valor de los productos, los materiales y recursos se mantengan en la economía durante el mayor tiempo posible, reduciendo al mínimo los residuos. De acuerdo con el Estudio Cuantitativo de la Industria del Reciclaje de Plásticos en México, elaborado por la ANIPAC, los principales materiales reciclados en el país son: polietileno (51.2 por ciento); polipropileno (18.2 por ciento); PET (22.1 por ciento); PVC (2.1 por ciento); y poliestireno (1.8 por

Stellantis, one of the world's leading automotive companies, is gearing up for a remarkable boost in production in Italy!

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Stellantis, one of the world's leading automotive companies, is gearing up for a remarkable boost in production in Italy! As reported by Europe Autonews, the company has set an ambitious target to increase production to a staggering 1 million units. This significant milestone comes as a testament to Stellantis' commitment to innovation, efficiency, and meeting the growing demands of customers. The decision to raise production in Italy reflects the company's confidence in the region's skilled workforce and manufacturing capabilities. With this expansion, Stellantis is not only strengthening its

ITALIA at AG MEDIA SUMMIT

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With a view to promoting EIMA International to the US trade press, the Italian Trade Agency will be present at the AG Media Summit, the annual conference of US agricultural journalists held this year in Palm Springs and attended by some 700 media professionals.

Italian Textile Machinery: With growth in 2022, the EU’s Green Deal strategies now pose new challenges

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Italian Textile Machinery: With growth in 2022, the EU’s Green Deal strategies now pose new challenges Innovation is no doubt at the heart of the challenges that await Italy’s textile machinery industry in the near future, a fact that was stated at the General Assembly of ACIMIT the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, held on July 4th. President Alex zucchi presented industry data for the Italian textile machinery sector for 2022, showing that production increased by 13%, for a value of 2.7 billion euros, while exports grew by 15% (2.3 billion euros). Zucchi explains, “With

Glasstech Mexico celebrates its third edition

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Mexico is currently the leading Spanish-speaking economy in terms of GDP, surpassing Spain. This country is also one of the leading markets in glass production at the regional level. As a result, in early 2022 there was a crisis in the production of this material, as it was difficult to meet the high demand from companies that manufacture food, perfumes, beverages and packaging for pharmaceutical products. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), during the first quarter of that year, production in the glass industry manufactured around 5,317 million

Aerospace industry: restructuring of supply chains

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The executive explained that this concept is based on being close to suppliers, customers and manufacturing centers. " Nearshoring has taken off due to two aspects: the entry into force of the T-MEC, and the geopolitical issue, that is, the situation of tensions between the United States and Asia," said Lizcano. The executive president of FEMIA said that Mexico must take advantage of its geographical position: "Without a doubt, there are advantages in belonging to the North American economic bloc formed by the United States and Canada. This creates opportunities for us, but they have an

GREENPLAST 2025

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Greenplast , the trade fair organized by Promaplast srl and staged in its first edition at Fiera Milano Rho-Pero from the 3rd to the 6th of May 2022 was a resounding success. In 6,000 square metres of net exhibition space, the fair hosted 170 exhibitors who showcased the most advanced solutions in terms of materials, production processes, machinery, and services for a more sustainable plastics and rubber industry working toward a circular economy. The first edition was attended by over 20,000 visitors from 55 countries, greatly exceeding expectations, and by highly qualified buyers, who were