The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) welcomes four new members to its board of directors. These directors will serve a three-year term (2020-2022). The new board members were elected by AGMA corporate members in the first quarter of 2020, and were to be announced at the recently canceled AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting. &nbs
Currax and Siemens are moving to Industry 4.0 with their new pilot project using Simotics Connect 400. In the future, the innovative connectivity module will enable direct transfer of operating data to a cloud-based app that promises increased efficiency and extended component life. “Thanks to this project, our customer
The federal government is offering up cash to Canadian companies that retool operations or quickly expand to produce medical equipment needed to cope with the multiplying cases of COVID-19 across the country. The plan will support manufacturers that change their assembly lines from making auto parts, for instance, to ventilators, masks and oth…
Longview Aviation Capital Corp. says it’s suspending new production of Dash 8-400 and Series 400 Twin Otter aircraft in a move that will affect nearly 1,000 employees. The company says about 800 employees or 65 per cent of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd.’s current workforce, which produces the Dash 8-400 at the company’s Do…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses in the province to help deal with the spread of COVID-19. He says the order will be effective Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. and will be in place for at least 14 days. Ford says the next 36 hours will give non-essential businesses the chance to prepare. He says…
As a precautionary measure in this uncertain economic environment, the Board of Directors of AB SKF has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting that the dividend be changed from SEK 6.25 per share to SEK 3.00 per share. The Board’s current intention is to call for an extraordinary general meeting during the se
Mining companies invest huge sums into their equipment, which needs to deliver high output round the clock. Planned maintenance plays an important role in sustained reliability and many companies rely on it to deliver continued productivity. Sulzer’s service centers in Gillette and Phoenix offer the overhaul of wheel motors as well as th
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced it is expanding its Endurant automated transmission lineup with the introduction of the all-new Endurant XD series. The Eaton Cummins Endurant XD series are purpose-built, high-performance automated transmissions designed for on-highway applications w
Toronto’s transit agency says one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. The Toronto Transit Commission says the employee worked at a maintenance shop for buses. TTC CEO Rick Leary says the employee had returned from vacation and worked one shift on March 11 before being sent home sick. Leary says between 130 and 170 e…
Canadian airports are poised to lose $1.3 billion amid an ongoing global travel collapse triggered by COVID-19, says group representing the country’s airports. “This is a situation that’s unprecedented,” Canadian Airports Council president Daniel-Robert Gooch said in a phone interview. “Airports are having some conversations now a…
All automakers who operate production plants in Ontario, will be closing their plants in North America (Canada, U.S. and Mexico). They are going to be conducting intense cleaning at their manufacturing facilities, to help ensure the safety and health of their workers during the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic.
Timken has built a diverse portfolio of strong brands with leading-edge product technology and an expanding innovation pipeline. We have invested in growing globally, and our more than 18,000 associates are intently focused on winning with customers and achieving strong financial performance. At Timken, we’re committed to doing the right t…
The AGMA Technical Division is pleased to announce the publication of the following new AGMA publication: ANSI/AGMA 6006-B20, Standard for Design and Specifications of Gearboxes for Wind Turbines Pages: 46 Member: $195.00 USD (after 04/19/2020) and Nonmember Price: $390.00 USD ISBN: 978-1-64353-073
Oilsands giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is joining a lengthening list of oilpatch players who are cutting 2020 capital spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging oil prices. After markets closed Wednesday, it said it will cut its capital budget this year to $2.96 billion, down from its previous plan to spend $4.05 billion, wi…
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is postponing all its in-person events until further notice. EMC will continue to take precautionary measures and adjust its operations. EMC recognizes the importance of maintaining its resources, services and support for manufacturers. All EMC staff and online infr
The industries and regions in which SKF operates are being impacted by initiatives by authorities and SKF’s customers related to the spread of the Covid-19 virus. As a result of this significant level of uncertainty, SKF is taking major steps to reduce the impact of the situation on its operations, including closu
Bearings within wind turbine generators are increasingly exposed to high frequency electrical currents, but can be protected by fitting insulated versions which even work under conditions of high humidity, Alexander Strobel, Application Engineer at SKF explains. Bearings must withstand some tough conditions – and one of the most challengi…
