Category : Manufacturing


Canadian Manufacturing in Deep Recession for 32 Months

Canada's manufacturing sector has been in recession for over 32 months, with output declining for two decades. Economists point to low capital investment as the key factor behind the productivity gap with the U.S.

Windsor Industrial Fire Investigation Underway

Windsor fire crews battled a significant blaze at an industrial site on the city's east side, with no injuries reported. The fire involved one building and a truck, producing large smoke plumes visible from the E.C. Row Expressway.

Bodor Laser Launches High-Speed Tube Cutting Machine

Bodor Laser introduces its SK Series High-Speed Tube Laser Cutting Machine featuring the 'Extreme Speed' concept, designed to enhance manufacturing efficiency through advanced automation and structural innovations.

GM Axes Oshawa Shift, 700+ Jobs Lost

General Motors eliminates third shift at Oshawa assembly plant, laying off 700 workers and affecting up to 500 more at suppliers, amid broader auto sector challenges.

Ontario Funds $85M Brantford Food Packaging Facility

The Ontario government announces an $85 million investment in Massilly North America, a Brantford metal manufacturer, to establish a new food packaging production facility, creating jobs and boosting local manufacturing.

Explosion at Greek Cookie Factory Kills at Least 4

A devastating explosion and subsequent fire at a cookie manufacturing facility in Trikala, central Greece, has resulted in at least four fatalities. The incident occurred on Monday, January 26, 2026, causing significant damage to the industrial building.

PyroGenesis Announces Second Titanium Powder Order

Montreal-based PyroGenesis Inc. has received a second order for one tonne of titanium powder under its supply agreement with a U.S. minerals and metal technology company, marking continued demand for its plasma atomization technology.

Autoneum consolidates London jobs with Tillsonburg

Autoneum is consolidating its London, Ontario, automotive parts operations with its facility in Tillsonburg. The move impacts jobs in the region as the company streamlines its Canadian manufacturing footprint.

Bombardier to build new $100M factory near Montreal

Bombardier Inc. announces a $100 million investment for a new manufacturing centre near Montreal to increase business jet output. The facility, supported by Quebec government funding, is set to open in 2027.

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