Upcoming AeroDef Manufacturing Exposition in Long Beach, California (February 8-10)
AeroDef Manufacturing Conference and Exposition is a three-day event in Long Beach, California, from February 8-10, 2016, that will provide presentations, technical sessions, and collaboration opportunities for professionals in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industries. At AeroDef 2016, high-level professionals from government and industry will deliver the latest information on technology and public policy related […]
Training Grants Available for Quality Management System Implementations
The implementation of quality management system (QMS) standards is one way in which a company can improve their performance by reducing non-conformance issues. 9001:2015 is the latest version of international standards published by ISO, and it was developed in such a way as to allow ISO implementation with the company’s current QMS. In the latest edition […]
Update of Federal Economic and Fiscal Projections
On Friday November 20, 2015, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau released an Update of Economic and Fiscal Projections which placed an emphasis on providing a realistic, sustainable, prudent and transparent fiscal management approach. The 2015 update reassesses the forecasts presented earlier this year in Budget 2015, and effectively reduces the projected budgetary balance by about […]
Upcoming FABTECH 2015 Event in Chicago
With only a few days left before FABTECH 2015 opens its doors, don’t miss an opportunity to participate in North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. Since the show first launched in 1981 with 161 exhibitors, FABTECH has continued to grow as a world class platform for the exhibition of the latest manufacturing […]
Ontario Drive and Gear to Receive $1.5 Million in Funding From Province
A New Hamburg automotive parts manufacturer, Ontario Drive and Gear, is to receive $1.5 million in non-repayable funding from the Ontario government through the South Western Ontario Development Fund. The money will be used to purchase new equipment, in turn adding 35 jobs to Ontario Drive & Gear’s current headcount of 117.
Celebrate Modern Manufacturing on Manufacturing Day – October 2, 2015
October 2 marks this year’s Manufacturing Day, a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. A collaboration between the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International (FMA), the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Manufacturing Day has been celebrated since 2012 and last year was made an officially […]
Upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show
The Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) will open its doors from September 28 – October 1 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. As Canada’s largest manufacturing trade show, CMTS boasts more than 3,000,000 lb of manufacturing equipment and over 700 suppliers of business solutions and technologies demonstrating live, working equipment. CMTS provides a unique […]
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Manufacturer Leverages SR&ED Program to Compete in Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is constantly changing and seeking new innovations in product development in order to satisfy the ever-growing demands of consumers. One of our manufacturing clients in Ontario continuously develops highly innovative products to remain competitive in this industry; NorthBridge engaged with them to help optimize their refundable tax credits from the Scientific Research & Experimental […]
BC Manufacturer Receives SR&ED Tax Credits to Advance Product Development
In 2014, NorthBridge consulted with a manufacturer in British Columbia, in order to determine which new products and processes were eligible for financial reimbursement through the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program. This manufacturer consistently invested in new development and had taken advantage of the SR&ED tax credit in previous years. Though […]
Upcoming Pack-EX Toronto Trade Show
The Pack-EX Toronto trade show is taking place at the Toronto Congress Centre from June 16th to June 18th, 2015 in Etobicoke, Ontario. There will be information seminars conducted by industry experts on topics such as 3D printing, industrial automation, and integrated quality management. This trade show is an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase […]