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Mississauga machine shop has clean air thanks to Aeroex
June 19, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Contaminated air causes health problems, absenteeism, and increased equipment and facility maintenance, which translates into production and profit losses. Pro-Tech Precision knows this. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company has 10 Mazak lathes and mills…

New edition of CSA oil and gas pipeline standard available in June
June 12, 2015 by CSA Group

The success of Canada’s oil and natural gas industry depends on the safe transport of energy products over long distances via pipelines. Standards like CSA Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, first…

Hose manufacturer helps woodworkers breath easier
May 4, 2015 by Hi-Tech Duravent

It’s no secret that sawdust is a major health hazard. Breathing in those tiny particles of dust can have serious health repercussions. Proper elimination of sawdust is essential to the health and safety of those…

Essential safety precautions when using eyebolts
April 28, 2015 by Ken Forging

Ken Forging is committed to satisfying its customers’ needs. Part of this goal is ensuring the safe use of its eyebolts — the company’s leading product. First and foremost, the Jefferson, Ohio-based manufacturer recommends eyebolts…

Safety Cable System a cost-effective and easy-to-use fastener retention system
April 21, 2015 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

The Safety Cable from Bergen Cable Technology is the safest, most cost-effective, easiest to install fastener retention system available. Developed in 1987 by Bergen Cable Technology in conjunction with GE Aircraft Engines, Safety…

How to reduce the cost of boiler operation
April 9, 2015 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

Miura’s BoilerMate is a proven, eco-friendly water treatment program that reduces chemical dependency and the cost of boiler operation. Used in Japan for years, these chemicals are ideal for Miura once-through boilers. The…

How will the new GHS regulations affect you?
April 7, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) was developed by the United Nations to promote one universal standard for chemical hazard classification and hazard communication. Though the standard is not compulsory and…

Henkel reaches first sustainability targets ahead of schedule
April 6, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Henkel is well on its way to achieving its sustainability goals. The company’s 24th Sustainability Report, which details the environmental and social advancements and progress toward sustainability goals of 2030, reveals the company…

特殊配方软管帮助消除静态的
March 30, 2015 by Hi-Tech Duravent

Moving materials such as sand, plastic pellets and powders through hoses can create static. Hi-Tech Duravent can help. The manufacturer of flexible hoses and ducting offers the UFD-SD and SDH hoses, which are specially formulated…

Machine shop sees clear benefits of unique mist collector
March 27, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

John Van Wyngaaden recalls a time when the air in his custom machine and welding shop, Flamboro Machine, was so thick with mist, steam and smoke, that he couldn’t see the end of his shop. …

Harting’s new Han Ex connector sets made for explosion-proof environments
March 5, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting has launched the Han Ex industrial connector portfolio for explosion-proof applications. The series of five size 3A sets are each comprised of a hood, housing and high pin count insert. The connectors…

Rosta components lead the way in environmental technology
March 4, 2015 by Rosta Inc

Rosta is focused on the future. The company has been supplying various industries in Canada with rubber suspension elements and special machine components since it was founded in 1988. But the company is…

Texas brewer chooses energy-efficient steam boilers
February 23, 2015 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

Although founded 102 years ago, Shiner, Texas-based Spoetzl Brewery uses the latest, most efficient technologies — along with its traditional, time-tested beer-production protocols — to make its range of popular Shiner beer brands.…

Revolutionary technique eliminates oil mist in three steps
February 23, 2015 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Aeroex雾收集器是为了克服马ny of the shortfalls of other mist collector technologies. What makes the technology so unique? It’s the “revolutionary separation technique,” the company says. Barrie, Ont.-based Aeroex…

A quick guide to standards development
February 11, 2015 by CSA Group

Standards impact our lives on a daily basis. From the appliances in our homes, to the structures and systems in our offices, to the bridges and roads to get between the two, standards…

Laundry services provider relies on Miura boilers for energy savings and efficiency
February 10, 2015 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

Up To Date Laundry is committed to green principles of energy conservation and sustainability. The company, which services more than one million pounds of laundry per week for the health care and hotel…

How safe is your system?
February 6, 2015 by CSA Group

When products or systems fail to operate reliably, they could harm people, property or the environment. Functional safety is demonstrated by showing that the system’s functionality is dependable enough for the level of risk it…

Miura boilers cut fruit processor’s energy consumption in half
February 6, 2015 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

Titan Frozen Fruit is a premium frozen fruit company that is able to cost-effectively produce the highest quality and safest frozen strawberry products available. And it’s able to do this with the help of…

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