CIEN Magazine : Headline News

Canada is not so global after all

CIEN Magazine — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:55:00 EST

OTTAWA: Canada's global trade presence may not be all it's cracked up to be, according to a Conference Board of Canada study. [Full Story]

Bombardier sells 5 more CSeries for $309M

CIEN Magazine — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:29:00 EST

TORONTO: Geneva-based PrivatAir has placed an order for a potential $636 million worth of Bombardier Aerospace's CS100 airliners. [Full Story]

Canadian Manufacturer's want to hire but can't find the right people

CIEN Magazine — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Half of Canadian manufacturers who responded to PwC's new third-quarter 2011 Manufacturing Barometer study said they expect positive hiring over the next 12 months. Only 5% reported they are planning to reduce their workforces. resulting in a... [Full Story]

Darcor Wins Prestigious Chinese Design Award for Revolutionary Caster

CIEN Magazine — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Cementing its position as a global leader in caster design and manufacturing, Darcor Limited has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Red Star Design Award in China for its revolutionary new caster, The Medic(r). [Full Story]

Despite Economic Slump,Canadian Private Companies More Optimistic Than Ever, says PwC

CIEN Magazine — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Despite another slowdown in the economy, Canadian private companies are still aiming for growth and expansion. In fact, their confidence level is the highest it's been since 2005. This year's Business Insights survey showed that 82% of... [Full Story]

Impact of Ethanol Industry in Canada Assessed in New Conference Board Report

CIEN Magazine — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

The Conference Board of Canada has released a study assessing the economic impact of the ethanol industry in Canada, its environmental and health effects, and the balance between the energy required to produce ethanol and the amount of energy... [Full Story]

Uncertain Economic Outlook Limits Growth in Transportation, Retail and Food Industries

CIEN Magazine — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

An uncertain economic environment will restrain growth in Canadian industries that rely on consumer willingness to open their wallets, according to the Canadian Industrial Profile-Autumn 2011. Published by the Conference Board of Canada in... [Full Story]

PTDA Business Index Shows Modest Deceleration from 2Q11; Business Still on Upswing

CIEN Magazine — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

The PTDA Business Index indicated 3Q2011 was the sixth consecutive quarter for business growth among PTDA members, albeit with a reading of 68.1. Compared with a reading of 70.2 for 2Q2011, the recently released third-quarter results indicate... [Full Story]

U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 91.9% in 2011

CIEN Magazine — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

September U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $606.56 million (USD) according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and AMT -- the Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies... [Full Story]

International Celebration to Recognize Pumps as the "Heart of Industry"

CIEN Magazine — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

ITT Goulds Pumps announces a worldwide effort to celebrate pumps as the "heart of industry." Various festivities and observations -- including efforts to support heart health and recognize people who keep pumps running -- will culminate on Pump... [Full Story]