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Restrooms designed for new or growing site requirements
February 5, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Whether in an industrial plant or on a construction site, restrooms are a must-have feature for any workplace. Excess Space Solutions (ESS) manufactures high-quality restroom facilities, as well as locker rooms and showers,…

Coca Cola uses Lapp cables
January 30, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

It’s true — Coca-Cola is one of the world’s best-known brands, and it uses Lapp cables in its European bottling plants. But with great success comes great responsibility. Coca-Cola’s bottling operation, therefore, observes…

Partitions revitalize work environment and improve productivity
January 26, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

When a multi-national leasing company redesigned its head office, it turned to Excess Space Solutions (ESS) to create a bright but private environment. Mississauga, Ont.-based ESS has been designing and manufacturing partitions, mezzanines,…

物料搬运系统ems integrator focuses on performance, reliability and price
January 23, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Wecon Systems, a Mississauga, Ont.-based provider of conveyor equipment and system solutions for a variety of material handling applications. The company’s mission is to…

Three ways innovative piping system saves plants time and money
January 23, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

When compressed air systems aren’t functioning at peak capacity, businesses lose more than just air. They lose money in the form of wasted energy and wear on compressors, and increased operating and maintenance costs. But…

Custom fabricator provides quality service and product to petroleum industry
January 23, 2015 by Alps Welding Ltd

Since 1974, Alps Welding has been building petroleum industry equipment for a wide variety of applications, including those designed for sour service, high-tensile applications, corrosive environments or low temperature service. Over this time, the Woodbridge, Ont.-based…

Top three benefits of FEIN’s fully automatic magnetic core drill
January 22, 2015 by Fein Power Tool Company

FEIN’s fully automatic two-speed magnetic core drill, the KBM 50 Auto, has the ability to save users time and money thanks to a digitally controlled drill feed and low weight. The two-speed motor has electronic…

Sensor tested to ensure high performance in tough environments
January 21, 2015 by Durham Instruments

Penny+Giles’ new dual-output, no-contact rotary position sensor is designed for applications in extreme environments where space is limited. Available from Pickering, Ont.-based Durham Instruments, NRH280DP has a slim, low-profile housing (6.5mm), and uses…

No wire forming challenge too large for Springs & Things
January 21, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

There's something about wire forming that brings out the best in the design and production staff at Springs & Things, a Mississauga, Ont.-based manufacturer of springs and wire forms. “No wire forming challenge is too…

Antenna creates new possibilities in RFID deployment
January 14, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting’s new game-changing Ha-VIS LOCFIELD travelling wave UHF antenna makes it possible to create a passive RFID reading zone with a single antenna for applications like smart shelving systems, wireless sensor networks, door…

Harting introduces iPad app
January 12, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting’s new iPad configurator app — the Industrial Connector Configurator — helps users design a custom, modular connector from standard parts to best suit their application. By employing this free, interactive, drag-and-drop app…

Lapp cables reduce costs for supplier of cleanroom technology
January 9, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

The M+W Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of cleanroom technology. At its Stuttgart, Germany production site, high-tech devices are manufactured primarily for the electronic, life science and automotive industries, in…

Quality is key when it comes to custom heat exchangers
January 8, 2015 by Alps Welding Ltd

阿尔卑斯山焊接引以为傲的质量。的Woodbridge, Ont.-based custom fabricator has developed an extensive quality assurance (QA) program, and is audited and accredited as an ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 fabricator. “We apply this…

Lapp cables part of innovative technology in German printing machines
January 5, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen is a leader in sheet-fed offset printing presses. The Speedmaster XL 105 is the company’s top-of-the-line model, meeting the highest quality and productivity standards. Every year, the company produces up to…

Spring design is best left to the experts
December 29, 2014 by Springs & Things Inc

Springs are found in everything from HVAC filters to high-end microcomputers. They are critical components in many products — including products that may be in development. Springs & Things manufactures springs and wire forms for…

Factors to consider when looking for a solutions provider
December 23, 2014 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

You need to expand your currently facility, and are looking for a solutions provider who can help you convert underutilized square feet in your plant into usable space. What capabilities should you be…

Custom fabricator takes on modular plant fabrication projects
December 9, 2014 by Alps Welding Ltd

For 40 years, Alps Welding has been the fabricator of choice for many companies across North America for their custom process equipment. But over the last four decades, the Woodbridge, Ont.-based company has…

Ontario company brings you metric fasteners — fast
December 8, 2014 by Advance Fasteners Ltd

标准紧固件被用于各种industrial applications — from HVAC and construction to electrical and commercial product manufacturing. They’re quite possibly a necessary component of your industrial application. Where do…

OEM delivers high-performance motion solution in small footprint
December 4, 2014 by Untitled

Microbore tubing is an essential tool in modern medicine. As its name implies, the plastic tubing is tiny in diameter. It’s also flexible and durable — qualities that make it indispensable for treating,…

Lapp cables cut costs in production of flow measurement devices
December 3, 2014 by Lapp Canada Inc

Badger Meter Europa GmbH in Neuffen, Germany is the market leader in the area of magnetic-inductive measuring devices. Just like everywhere in the industry, Badger is under enormous pressure to reduce costs. And…

Three simple questions to determine if your application requires humidity sensors
November 26, 2014 by Durham Instruments

Humidity sensors can improve performance, reduce energy consumption and increase safety in a variety of applications. Increasingly, OEMs are designing relative humidity/temperature sensors into engines, electronics and other products to improve control and…

Innovative storage and racking solution supports company’s growth
November 25, 2014 by Redirack Storage Systems

In 2012, Live To Play Sports, moved from its warehouse in Woodbridge, Ont., to a bigger distribution centre (DC) in Toronto’s Rexdale neighbourhood. Due to a rapidly expanding business, the bicycle and bike…

Factors to consider before buying industrial springs
November 25, 2014 by Springs & Things Inc

The average spring isn’t very big or expensive, but it is one of the most critical elements of any mechanical assembly, and It has to be designed and built to high standards. Before…

The evolution of Bohne Spring — from piano strings to mechanical springs
November 25, 2014 by Bohne Spring Industries Ltd.

Bohne Spring was established in Canada in 1891, known then as W. Bohne & Company Limited. The company was first formed to manufacture piano hammers for the Canadian Piano Producers, later adding on…

Custom fabricator cuts lead time in half
November 21, 2014 by Alps Welding Ltd

Over the years, Alps Welding’s commitment to customer service has allowed the Woodbridge, Ont.-based custom fabricator to develop a reputation as the ”go-to” shop for projects with a tight timeline or that have…

Seven ways to put industrial cables to the test
November 19, 2014 by Lapp Canada Inc

Industrial cables play an important role in today’s production environments. They can be found in automotive plants, machine tools, instrumentation, robotics, industrial automation and many more applications. But to ensure reliability and safety, they must…

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