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.

CME

Managed by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), a non-profit business association that represents over 2,500 leading manufacturers from across Canada to help their businesses grow, Ontario Made is a celebration of Ontario manufacturing that brings awareness to the locally manufactured products made in our backyard. The program is a free branding opportunity to help consumers identify Ontario Made products, celebrate what is Ontario Made, and support the purchase of Ontario Made products.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Italian Trade Agency

ITA - Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world.

Machines Italia

The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project, accomplishes cohesion by creating a robust national innovation ecosystem anchored by fifteen Italian Machinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies. Each manufacturer association focuses on a distinct machinery sector providing in depth knowledge and expertise. Today, more than ever it is essential that manufacturers who look to maintain their respective leadership have the essential solutions and know-how—which Italian companies can readily provide, to help them maintain long term growth and prosperity.

OCI

The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) accelerates the commercialization of homegrown research by bridging industry, academia, and government across Ontario. Through strategic programs and partnerships, OCI supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), drives the adoption of advanced technologies, and helps bring innovative products and solutions to market. By investing in talent development, facilitating collaborative R&D, and attracting significant private sector investment, OCI plays a critical role in strengthening Ontario’s innovation ecosystem, boosting economic growth, and enhancing the province’s global competitiveness in key technology sectors.

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.