Supply Seer: Martinrea joins partnership to develop ‘supply chain resiliency platform’
Toronto, Ontario — In what looks kind of like “Minority Report” for the auto industry, Vaughan, Ont.-based auto parts manufacturer, Martinrea International has joined forces with Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) to develop a “supply chain resiliency platform” to predict and inform manufacturers, and in turn, the industry, of potential disruptions. This announcement comes alongside […]
Light at the End: SEMA report shows most equipment manufacturers experienced growth since 2020
Toronto, Ontario — According to a new report from SEMA, equipment manufacturers have fared well over the past year in spite of supply chain disruptions, with 70 percent of manufacturers reporting sales growth over the past year. While many retailers struggled through the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdowns that followed, the manufacturing […]
EVs All Day: Ont. Premier Ford announces aims to produce 400,000 Ontario-made EVs by 2030
Guelph, Ontario — Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled the second phase of the “Driving Prosperity” plan on Wednesday from Linamar’s Guelph facility, where he laid out the province’s new auto industry goals for the year 2030. Alongside Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli and Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz, Ford described four goals that the government […]
Time to Act: Electric Mobility Canada releases 32-point EV Action Plan
Toronto, Ontario — U.S. President Joe Biden has been making those in the Canadian electrification business a little bit nervous with his recent “Build Back Better” plan, prompting Electric Mobility Canada to make its intentions clear with a 32-point plan for the Canadian EV industry. Covering several facets of electrification policy, including light and heavy-duty […]
Battery Business: Tesla to build battery equipment facility in Markham, Ont.
Markham, Ontario — Ontario could be getting the EV work it has been hoping for as Mayor of Markham, Ont., Frank Scarpitti tweeted on Thursday that a new Tesla facility is bound for the Toronto suburb, in order to help supply the automaker’s gigafactories with battery cells. “I am delighted to share that Tesla Canada […]
Team Effort: Min. Ng ‘disappointed’ with Biden’s Build Back Better plan
Ottawa, Ontario — Canada’s international trade minister Mary Ng says she’s “disappointed” with how the U.S. is operating within what is supposed to be an integrated supply chain between countries, as U.S. President Biden unveiled a “Buy American” budget framework on Thursday. Minister Ng says that her disappointment lies “Particularly in automobiles. But I would […]
Boosting Business: B.C. allocates $10 million for ‘Accelerating Manufacturing Grant’
Victoria, British Columbia — With the aim of boosting jobs and innovation in the province, the government of British Columbia has allocated $10 million to support 43 new manufacturing projects. “The pandemic has changed the way many B.C. companies do business and for many, adapting and innovating is the way to ensure long-term growth,” said […]
Cards on the Table: Axalta expects supply chain disruptions to cost $40 million in lost net sales
Toronto, Ontario — Constraints in the Canadian supply chain continue to put the squeeze on automotive suppliers as Axalta said that they are expecting a $40 million drop in net sales for Q3 this year. With the microchip shortage and raw material inflation a daily reality for the global automotive industry, Axalta has decided to […]
Wish List: What the federal candidates are promising the auto industry in 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Election day is already only a few weeks out and Collision Repair wanted to make sure its readers are up to date on what the key federal candidates are promising for the Canadian automotive industry. Canadians have a big decision to make–and even less time than usual to make it. That’s why […]
Cambridge Quality: Toyota’s Cambridge South Plant wins J.D. Power Plant Quality Award
Cambridge, Ontario — Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. has come away with the J.D. Power Plant Quality Award this year, recognizing TMMC’s South Plant in Cambridge, Ont. as one of the top facilities in the world. “Today’s award is a testament to our Team Members, their talent and the quality of work added to each […]
