WAGO Has A New North American Distribution Channel Manager
WAGO has named John Bukowski as its new Distribution Channel Manager of North America.
Stora Enso Forwards Cloud-based Intelligent Packaging Solutions Enabled by Microsoft
Intelligent Packaging by Stora Enso utilizes Microsoft Azure, the leading cloud platform for business digitalization. The global and scalable cloud platform from Microsoft enables reliable and secure data collection and analytics for clients investing in innovative intelligent packaging solutions.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Position Boosted by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board increased its stake in shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Royal Bank of Canada Sell Shares in Brooks Automation
Royal Bank of Canada reduced its stake in Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) by 18.8% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SNC-Lavalin Will Undergo Corporate Realignment After Integration of Atkins
SNC-Lavalin has announced the completion of its 100-day integration plan since the acquisition of WS Atkins along with a review of the company’s organizational structure which has led to some organizational changes.
Ottawa’s Sciemetric Instruments Inc., Acquired by TASI Group
TASI Group has acquired Ottawa’s Sciemetric Instruments Inc., a pioneer of Industry 4.0 smart technologies. The terms of the deal between the two privately owned companies were not disclosed. Sciemetric will continue to operate as an independent Canadian corporation.
Rockwell Automation Multi-Well Pad Boosts Data and Cuts Cost for Oil & Gas Producers
Drilling advancements, including horizontal drilling techniques, have transformed oil and gas operations from simplistic single-well pad fields to more complex multi-well pads. In turn, operators and equipment builders can modify their control systems approach to optimize these changing applications.
Danfoss Appoints Richard Hatcher to Head Heating Business Sales
Danfoss has appointed Richard Hatcher as its new head of sales for its heating business. Hatcher’s responsibilities will extend throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Latin America.
Hydro-Québec Moves Forward in the Development of a Semiautonomous Drone for Power Line Inspection
Hydro-Québec’s research institute IREQ continues to make progress with its LineDrone project. The drone can now land semiautonomously thanks to the addition of a new onboard vision system.
ABB Optimizing Transformer Manufacturing Footprint to Drive Competitiveness
ABB has announced a strategic realignment of its global transformer manufacturing, engineering and service footprint to enhance competitiveness in a dynamic market environment marked by increasing competition and consolidation in the rail industry. The move is part of the ‘Power Up’ transformation program in ABB’s Power Grids division.
Educational Engineering Event on Innovative Water Solutions Held at Hockey Hall of Fame
Watts, in partnership with ATS Spec, recently welcomed 100 specifying engineers and facility managers to an engineering event at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
Eplan Cogineer: Simply Automating Engineering
Presenting Eplan Cogineer, a new solution that is quite different than comparable solutions in electrical engineering, where the handling and use of existing data is explicitly welcomed and completely supported.
Federal Government and Alberta Invest in Clean Technology
Canadians will benefit from a healthier environment and new business opportunities created across Canada thanks to the federal and provincial funding announced today for clean technology development.
Global Delegates Meet at Automation Conference in Windsor, Ontario
A number of Windsor’s business leaders had a chance to show off their latest developments in automation. More than 300 delegates attended the second annual “Emerging Technologies in Automation Conference” at Caesars Windsor on Tuesday.
Precision Drilling Accelerates Automation of Drilling Rigs
Precision Drilling Corp.’s quest to automate more of its drilling rigs with new technology helped the company reduce its losses, even as oil and gas prices continued to languish in the third quarter.
Turck Chartwell is now Turck Canada Inc.
Turck acquires remaining 50% interest in Turck Chartwell Canada Inc. Markham, Ontario, October 2, 2017 – Effective October 2, 2017, Turck has acquired the remaining 50% interest in Turck Chartwell Canada Inc. and thus is 100% owner of the new subsidiary. In January 2018, the Company name will become Turck Canada Inc. The automation specialist initially acquired the first 50% interest in its long term Canadian sales partner Chartwell Automation Inc. in 2014.
