FEATURE VIDEOS: Haas Factory Outlet Demo Day 17 Highlights Sirco Machinery President Dan Ferko introduces the new Haas DT-1 Drill / Tap Machine, along with the new ST series turning centers and 2010 vertical machining centers. WATCH Canadian Skills Competition Highlights MP&P visits RIM Park and Mazak Corp. Canada's Cambridge Technology Center to capture highlights of this year's competition. WATCH Plus: Elliott Matsuura at MMTS 2010

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NEWS: Elliott Matsuura recognized for 60 successful years in Canada At the recent Montreal Manufacturing Technology show, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers presented Elliott Matsuura Canada President Frank Haydar, with a letter of recognition celebrating the company's 60th successful year in Canada. more... Global auto industry back in black, says Scotia Economics Strong sales gains have driven the global auto industry back to profitability, according to the latest Global Auto Report released earlier this month by Scotia Economics. more... Canada's new steel industry key to industrial future, says new study A comprehensive new study of Canada's steel sector released recently presents important new insights into the impact of the industry in Canada, and offers a fresh look at its future prospects in light of many recent changes in the global and Canadian steel industries. more... Metrolinx 5 in 10 Plan approved, opens tracks for LRV purchase from Bombardier Metrolinx has received approval of its 5 in 10 Plan, which will see all of the Big 5 transit projects completed over the next 10 years. The Province of Ontario's approval enables Metrolinx to sign a contract with Bombardier for the purchase of Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) for use on the new lines. more... Juergen Moeglich named President of SST Canada Single Source Technologies (SST), a national distributor of machinery brands such as Makino, Muratec, Cinetic Landis and Metris, recently announced the appointment of Juergen Moeglich to President of SST Canada. more... GM Canada announces new transmission production for St. Catharines Powertrain Facility With employees, union officials and local, provincial and federal dignitaries on hand, General Motors of Canada president and managing director, Kevin Williams, earlier this month announced a new $245 million investment for GM Canada's St. Catharines powertrain facility, which will be expanded to produce fuel-efficient six-speed transmissions beginning in early 2012. more... BIG Kaiser introduces new facility and resources at grand opening Hoffman Estates, IL – BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling welcomed customers and partners to its new headquarters Grand Opening on April 29-30. The event was an opportunity for visitors to see the elevated level of expertise and dedicated resources available to support the extensive line of BIG Kaiser products. more... Plus... Manufacturing firms in Quebec get boost from federal government MAG endows chair in production engineering at Shanghai's Tongji University Quebec and Ontario exports set to grow in 2010, says EDC forecast