Partners

CMTDA

The CMTDA is a trade association dedicated to marketing machine tools and services in Canada through distributorship companies. Founded in 1942, the CMTDA currently consists of over 80 members. The CMTDA website maintains interactive reports of Machine Tool sales data from 2008. The CMTDA is always accepting applications for new members. You can download the application form from the CMTDA website.

CTMA

The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) was established in 1963 by uniting various trade associations into one strong organization that represented the Tooling Industry in Canada. The tooling industry encompasses all involved in the design, manufacture, repair, or assembly of tools, dies, moulds, models, patterns, jigs, fixtures, gauges, machinery, machining systems, robotics, automation equipment, machine shop products, cutting tools and all related industries and service providers including general jobbing. Membership is restricted to manufacturers and industry suppliers as associate members to ensure that the CTMA will always be devoted to manufacturing in the tooling and machining sectors in Canada. Membership has continued to increase, resulting in the formation of Chapters in Windsor, Toronto, and Western Ontario. These chapters meet regularly and provide networking opportunities for members.

APMA

The APMA is Canada’s national association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies, advanced technology, and services for the worldwide automotive industry. In 2018, automotive parts shipments were over $35 Billion, and the industry employment level was over 100,000 people. The Association was founded in 1952 and its members account for 90% of independent parts production in Canada. The Association’s fundamental objective is to promote the original equipment (O.E.) automotive supply manufacturing industry both domestically and internationally. The Association provides important industry representation to both Federal and Provincial Governments, supports regional government initiatives, and creates and executes global marketing initiatives to develop trade and business opportunities for our membership. In addition to advocacy, the APMA also provides its members business development solutions and opportunities as well as guidance and assistance on modernizing their operations to suit the needs of Industry 4.0.

CWB Group and EWI

When it comes to welding technology, EWI focuses on helping customers identify their challenges, develop technical solutions to address them, and set them up for successful implementation. Questions addressed to EWI experts are often open-ended: Where do we start? How do we fix or improve something? What are our options for materials and processes? EWI’s robust R&D teams and testing labs support the decisions your company needs to make.

CWB Group picks up where EWI leaves off to help companies meet industry standards once procedures are in place. The group can answer questions like these: How do we comply with industrial regulations and meet quality criteria? Who can validate our applications? How can we effectively ramp up our workforce for production? CWB offers welding certification, management systems registration (ISO), shop floor safety and quality inspection, and training and membership services.

NGen

NGen is the industry-led, non-profit organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, one of five national networks supported by Canada's ambitious Innovation Superclusters Initiative. NGen is founded on the principle that digital transformation in advanced manufacturing will enrich the lives of Canadians, delivering better products and good jobs while generating the economic growth essential to a better future.

AI 4 Manufacturing Canada

AI 4 Manufacturing Canada is an industry non-profit organization that takes a leadership role in educating Canadian manufacturers and technology companies on how to best adopt artificial intelligence (AI). The focus is networking of manufacturers, technology companies, consultants, suppliers, educational institutions, and governments with the exchange of information, advocacy, innovation, and collaboration.

Automate Canada

Automate Canada is a national association leading and advocating for the Canadian automation industry, representing companies involved in industrial automation as well as specialized service and supplier companies. Recognized as a hub for manufacturing innovation, Automate Canada supports its members through advocacy, industry engagement, professional development, and valuable networking opportunities. Our mission is to promote the growth and global exposure of Canada’s industrial automation sector, drive technology adoption, support SMEs, and represent the industry’s voice on critical trade and policy discussions.

CABC

The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC), founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, is the leading organization dedicated to enhancing trade relations between Canada and ASEAN. Established at the request of Canada’s Minister of International Trade, the CABC serves as the voice of the private sector, aiming to promote trade and investment across the Canada-ASEAN economic corridor through policy advocacy, networking, and education.

Representing over 80 prominent companies, the CABC has driven numerous initiatives, including comprehensive studies on business opportunities and the potential economic benefits of a Canada-ASEAN free-trade agreement. Additionally, it organizes market- and sector-specific events, including the Canada-ASEAN Business Forum, to address the needs of its members. The CABC operates from its Singapore headquarters and maintains a representative office in Montreal.

Canada Makes

Canada Makes is a network dedicated to promoting the adoption and development of advanced and additive manufacturing (AM) in Canada. Canada Makes is focused on facilitating the connection of organizations locally, nationally, and internationally to promote collaboration and innovation in additive manufacturing.

Canadian Association of Moldmakers

The Canadian Association of Moldmakers (CAMM) is Canada’s leading national association representing moldmakers, service providers, and suppliers to the global moldmaking industry. Established in 1981 as the Windsor Association of Moldmakers (WAMM), CAMM has evolved to support and advocate for the industry on both national and international stages. With a commitment to promoting the mold-making sector, CAMM provides representation to the government, influences policy, and creates trade and business opportunities for its members. Guided by an active Board of Directors made up of industry leaders, CAMM continues to support the educational sector, fostering the next generation of talent to ensure the industry’s growth and technological advancement.

The Dental Industry Association of Canada

The Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to serve as a unified voice for the Canadian dental industry, and as a professional leader in the community. As an association of dental product manufacturers, distributors, dental service organizations (DSOs), commercial dental laboratories and professional service providers, it is committed to the highest standards of service to dental industry professionals in Canada. DIAC supports its members with networking events, collaborative projects, governmental advocacy, updates on regulatory affairs, education, market data, and other key resources.

VR/AR Association

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between XR, mixed reality, spatial computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) solution providers and end-users that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, helps develop industry best practices, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies.

Canadian Metalworking

At Canadian Metalworking it is our ongoing goal to write about the technologies that matter to Canadian manufacturers from coast to coast, technologies that can have a dramatic effect on shop productivity. Each issue of Canadian Metalworking features new product information, technology advice, and stories from innovative shops. During the year readers can expect in-depth coverage of milling, turning, grinding, EDM equipment, quality and measurement devices, and additive manufacturing technology, as well as software and IT designed for the manufacturer. Canadian Metalworking also is home to information about the consumables of our industry, including carbide inserts and tooling.

Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing industry thought leaders, keeping an eye on what’s next from additive manufacturing, software, and robots to virtual reality and the Industrial Internet of Things, we keep industry professionals up to date on the innovations that are leading the charge of advanced manufacturing. We are committed to keeping our readers informed about relevant news, technology and advances that improve their ability to make decisions in an intensely competitive global environment.

Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering is a highly respected magazine serving U.S. engineers and other manufacturing professionals who use manufacturing technologies. The magazine’s history dates back to 1935 when SME first published it as Tool Engineer. In the 1960s, the magazine was called Tool and Manufacturing Engineer. In the 1970s, it became Manufacturing Engineering and Management. Since 1975, the magazine has been known as Manufacturing Engineering, or as our customers sometimes call us, M.E.

Smart Manufacturing

Smart Manufacturing focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies and tools that are driven or enhanced by integrated information technology. Smart Manufacturing is available free of charge to qualified subscribers in the US.

Canadian Manufacturing

Canadian Manufacturing is the top source of daily industry-focused news in Canada. We cover the world of manufacturing with stories that impact your business each day with news, in-depth articles, expert commentary and thought leadership. Our digital first, national media brand reaches 70,000 senior industrial decision-makers across Canada, with a focus on manufacturing executives and managers.

Design Engineering

Design Engineering is Canada’s definitive information source for mechanical engineers, machine builders, product designers and OEMs. In total, 80 percent of DE’s readers classify as Canadian OEMs in industries spread across automation equipment, aerospace, automotive, defense, resource extraction, power generation, medical equipment and product development.

Manufacturing AUTOMATION

Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s mission is to make its audience’s jobs easier by keeping them informed about the latest industrial automation technologies, trends, news and products, primarily in the Canadian discrete manufacturing sector. Available in both print and digital formats, we cover such topics as factory automation, process automation, Industry 4.0 and IIoT, safety technology, robotics, motion control, sensor technology, industrial control, logistics, and communications and networking.

MRO

MRO, Canada's Maintenance Voice, delivers news for maintenance and reliability professionals looking to achieve best-in-class maintenance. MRO offers practical machinery, equipment, and plant maintenance information for professionals in the manufacturing, utilities, and resource industries. Our comprehensive content mix includes case studies, technical features on machinery and equipment performance and repair, best practices in reliability, implementation trends, and field intelligence on the latest products.

Plant

Plant’s audience — C-suite at manufacturing companies across Canada — are busy running their business, finding new customers, hiring, and more. They look to PLANT to keep informed through in-depth coverage on Canadian manufacturing, advanced technology adoption, industry news, exporting, lean manufacturing, supply chain, government programs, talent acquisition and management. Ultimately, PLANT covers it all.

Shop Metalworking Technology

Shop Metalworking Technology offers high quality, informative and relevant editorial content to a unique readership of metalworking industry decision-makers. This commitment to our readership has rewarded Shop Metalworking Technology with a dedicated and loyal subscriber base that anxiously awaits to reach each issue that is published! We publish, mail and email eight issues a year! As well, we offer multiple online products including e-newsletters focused on specific processing technologies and an easy-to-navigate website offering a wealth of information, as well as archived past issues.