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An Article was recently published in the "Northumberland News - The Independent" highlighting Blommer Chocolate, their people, and the Excellence in Manufacturing Award that they received at this year's National EMC Advantage Through Excellence Conference.
The Blommer Team certainly believes in the strength and power of networking and in sharing experiences. And a perfect example of that belief is our upcoming special best practice - workshop session focusing on "Getting Traction with Your Planning Process" on September 14th, 2010! It is not only an opportunity for them to share what they have learned but it also affords participants the chance to focus on some of their own challenges and through team work perhaps find some resolutions to…
September 2, 2010
3 years of No-Loss Time Accidents - MTD Metro Tool & Die
As of June 7, 2010 MTD has achieved no loss time for 3 years.
MTD has been manufacturing product for more than 35 years. They currently have 64 employees at two locations.
MTD is an award winning, ISO and TS certified contract manufacturer located in Mississauga Ontario, Canada.
MTD Metro is a very diverse manufacturing supplier with multiple capabilities:
- Tool & Die Building and Tool Integration
- Powder Coating
- Metal Stamping and Forming
- CNC Milling and CNC Turning
- Electrical and Mechanical Assembly
- MIG, TIG and Robotic Welding
- Laser Cutting
MTD Metro Tool & Die Ltd focuses on providing customers with a distinct source to their manufacturing needs.
Congratulations MTD Team!
September 1, 2010
Atlantic Canada Networking Opportunities are HUGE for September
Summer efforts have been geared towards determining the needs and interest for our fall networking opportunities.We are very pleased to say that the schedule has come together well and we certainly would encourage and welcome your participation in events of your choice.
As usual, some communities are seeing higher activity than others but we will continue to strive to create events in every community that are relevant to the issues in your facilities and valuable to you as an individual in your role. It goes without saying that your feedback and input, as well as participation, are so key to success.
Here are the details of upcoming event for the month of September. Thank you to our hosts as well as the guests speakers in some ares where subject matter…
What’s the magic ingredient often missing in a manufacturer’s pursuit of success? Most manufacturers will not like my answer, but I think the missing link is marketing. Read on and find out why...
Marketing is not just glossy brochures and a high-tech website. It is knowing what your main differentiating value is, and then conveying that message to your marketplace. A simple test to assess the health or effectiveness of your company's marketing efforts is to ask yourself the following two questions:
• What do we believe are our company's key value differentiating features; and
• How would our target customers (existing and desired customers) answer that question?
If the answers to…
August 26, 2010
EMC Food Sector Network: September SIG Events - Planning Processes & Supply Chain Management!
The Month of September immediately conjures up thoughts of “education” and “learning opportunities” perhaps because it traditionally represents that time when school begins, vacations are fondly remembered and work life returns to normal - we are ready, engaged and open to new ideas, processes and concepts! So in that spirit of “learning” we are extra excited to announce our line-up of special networking Events for those in the Food and Beverage Industry!
The focus this Fall is truly on best practice sharing - providing your company with a real opportunity to hone in on the lessons learned by your peers. We are pleased to have companies such as Blommer Chocolate Canada, Burnbrae Farms Ltd., Trillium Health Care Products, Sun Rich Fresh Foods, ABB Robotics, Frito Lay Canada and Gay Lea Foods sharing best practices in relationship to various aspects of their businesses across the Province! Each of these companies are looking forward to…
August 23, 2010
GreenField Ethanol - Lights the 2010 Canada 55+ Games
Brockville & Area Consortium member plant GreenField Ethanol Inc. has constructed a custom lighthouse to inaugurate the 2010 Canada 55 + Games. Like an Olympic Torch, the lighting of the lighthouse started the Games being hosted in Brockville and the 1000 Islands from August 23 – 28, 2010. Last year, GreenField opened one of Canada’s largest ethanol manufacturing plants in Johnstown, Ontario near Brockville.
The GreenField Ethanol Lighthouse is serving as a beacon for these national Games, guiding the 1,500 participants from across Canada to the hub of the Games at the Athletes' Village at St. Lawrence College in Brockville, as well as highlighting the competitors' achievements at the medal plaza. The lighthouse will be powered by ethanol, providing an environmentally friendly solution for the Games. Ethanol from the Johnstown plant reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 62% compared to…
We will be having presentations from your fellow Safety Group members and Doug will cover the Validation Audit results in both Core and Advantage meetings.
Thanks to those companies who hosted the April Safety Group Sessions.
The Frequency & Severity chart is available on the Safety Group Web Page. http://www.emccanada.org/documents/wsibsafety/20092010sg/frequencyandseverityxls
The September Meetings are fast approaching; please visit your Safety Group Page to see the schedule of meetings
Core (participated 1-5 years) http://www.emccanada.org/group_spaces/safetygroup
Advantage (participated over 5 years) http://www.emccanada.org/group_s…
August 16, 2010
EMC Food Sector Network: The Process Operator – Food Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program
I was delighted to attend one of a series of Events hosted by the AOFP (Alliance of Ontario Food Processors) and Conestoga College Institute of Food Processing Technology regarding the launch of their new Institute and of the Process Operator – Food Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program. Bonduelle, Strathroy also addressed those present on "Working with Apprentices" highlighting the opportunities and benefits that come from working together.
The need for a highly skilled workforce has long been identified as key requirement for industry to remain competitive and with the challenges in place, such as an aging population, finding qualified, well trained candidates is an ever growing difficulty. The opportunity to have an educational institute dedicated to focusing on the Food and Beverage Sector in particular may provide opportunities for those in industry to find skilled, qualified labour who through training can be moulded to suit…
August 12, 2010
Responding to Training Requirements in Atlantic Canada
Through the delightful process of member visits, one of the top discussions has involved the need for training. In the past, public events have not had the response for all to run as planned and that has created disappointment to those whose intent was to participate. In an effort to provide successful training events Glenn and I, along with Todd Oliver in our training centre, have worked hard to provide a schedule of training for this fall that represents the needs.
Please keep in mind that these are separate from the regular networking events happening in the communities.
We realize that most of you are still savoring summer, but now is a good time to think about your training plans for the fall and, yes, even beyond! The chart below includes all the information on what is available, when and the costs associated. Also, you may click on the link associated with the event title to find out more about that program and the facilitator.
These courses are…
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