Tag Archives: CANADA

American Rheinmetall Vehicles Demonstrates Armed A-UGV Capabilities to USMC

(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall Vehicles, in collaboration with Rheinmetall Canada, conducted a live-fire demonstration for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) showcasing the capabilities of the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP autonomous, unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV) equipped with the Fieldranger Remotely Controlled … Read the full press release

Thales Recognized as a Top Employer for Young Canadians in 2024

(IN BRIEF) In the 2024 Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition, Thales has been acknowledged as a top employer for young Canadians. Thales is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent by offering co-op and internship opportunities, an expanding program … Read the full press release

Webuild Secures Lucrative Contract for Ontario Line’s Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations Development

(IN BRIEF) Milan-based construction company, Webuild Group, has entered into a joint venture with Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd. (“FCC Canada”) to win a contract valued at approximately €700 million to €1.3 billion for the development and construction … Read the full press release

ABB to Enhance Smart Water Management with Acquisition of Real Tech’s Optical Sensor Technology

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced its acquisition of Canadian company Real Tech, a leader in optical sensor technology for real-time water monitoring and testing. This strategic move will bolster ABB’s presence in the water sector and complement its product portfolio … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints Ryan Voegeli as Head of Investment Banking for Canada

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Ryan Voegeli as the new Head of Investment Banking for Canada. With two decades of investment banking experience, Voegeli joins Barclays from CIBC Capital Markets, where he served as the Head of … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Boosts Customs Brokerage Services with Acquisition of Farrow

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, has announced its acquisition of Farrow, a renowned Canadian customs broker, as part of its growth strategy outlined in Roadmap 2026. Farrow, based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, boasts a 112-year heritage and employs … Read the full press release

Teck Resources to Exit Elk Valley in Landmark $6.93 Billion Deal with Glencore, Reshaping Canadian Mining

(IN BRIEF) Glencore is set to purchase a 77% effective interest in Teck Resources Limited’s steelmaking coal business, Elk Valley Resources (EVR), for $6.93 billion in cash. The deal includes NSC’s and POSCO’s interests in EVR. Upon completion, EVR will … Read the full press release

EY Report Calls for Urgent Digital Overhaul in Universities to Enhance Student Experience

(IN BRIEF) A new report by EY highlights the pressing need for universities to revamp their digital education practices and improve the overall student experience. The report, based on data from over 3,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across eleven countries … Read the full press release

Thales Canada Transportation Business and Notable Individuals Inducted into NARHF

(IN BRIEF) Thales Canada’s transportation business, along with eight individuals including Kevin Fitzgerald, Jean-Pierre Forestier, Walter Friesen, Mark Halinaty, Abe Kanner, John Mandelli, Jane Ng, and Thales Canada’s transportation business, will be honored at a ceremony in Toronto on November … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Expands Canadian Presence with New Toronto Office in Financial District

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has opened a new office in Toronto, situated in the city’s financial district at 181 Bay Street within the Brookfield Place complex. The expansion reflects Natixis CIB’s ongoing commitment to providing … Read the full press release

Bell Centre and Montreal Canadiens Partner with Rio Tinto to Introduce Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Cups, Eliminating Plastic Waste

(IN BRIEF) The Bell Centre, home to the Montreal Canadiens, is joining forces with Rio Tinto to introduce infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminum produced in Quebec’s Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region. This five-year partnership aligns with the Montreal Canadiens’ “The … Read the full press release

Repsol to Sell Canadian Oil and Gas Assets to Peyto for $468 Million as Part of Portfolio Focus

(IN BRIEF) Repsol has entered into an agreement to sell its oil and gas assets in Canada to Peyto for $468 million, part of Repsol’s ongoing portfolio management to focus on core regions. The deal includes mineral rights, facilities, and … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain’s Acquisition of Building Products of Canada Approved, Strengthens Presence in Sustainable Construction

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has received approval from the Competition Bureau of Canada for its acquisition of Building Products of Canada, a manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and wood fiber insulation panels. The acquisition, which enhances Saint-Gobain’s presence in light and … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures 140 MW Order for Halkirk II Wind Project in Alberta, Canada

(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a global leader in wind energy solutions, has been awarded a 140 MW order to provide wind turbines for the Halkirk II wind project in Alberta, Canada, owned by Capital Power. The order includes 31 V150-4.5 MW … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s PowerCo to create up to 3,000 jobs in Canadian battery factory

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s battery company, PowerCo SE, plans to build its largest gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The plant will be PowerCo’s second pillar … Read the full press release

Volkswagen aims to offer widest electric range in Europe with 10 new ID. models by 2026

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is set to unveil its latest all-electric flagship model, the ID.7, on Monday, April 17th, with a global premiere scheduled to take place simultaneously in Europe, China, and the US. The new model, positioned at the top … Read the full press release

SGS publishes unsafe product notifications in Europe, US, Canada, and Australia for free on its Product Recalls platform

(IN BRIEF) EU member states have recorded 2,117 alerts for dangerous products in 2022, compared to 2,142 in 2021. Toys were once again the most frequently recalled product category, as authorities focus on vulnerable consumers. Motor vehicles dropped from 26% … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies EP Canada rafforza la posizione nelle sabbie bituminose canadesi con una nuova acquisizione

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd, una sussidiaria di TotalEnergies, ha annunciato di aver acquisito un’ulteriore partecipazione del 6,65% nella Fort Hills Energy Limited Partnership e negli accordi di vendita e logistica associati, da Teck Resources Limited, per un … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies EP Canada strengthens position in Canadian oil sands with new acquisition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has announced that it has acquired an additional 6.65% interest in the Fort Hills Energy Limited Partnership, and associated sales and logistics agreements, from Teck Resources Limited, for a consideration … Read the full press release

Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo) as part of a consortium to deliver the Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) for the Ontario Line, the new rapid transit line in Toronto, Canada

Group boosts presence in Canada with sustainable mobility project to reduce 28,000 vehicles from roads every day New orders outside Italy reach 90% year-to-date Webuild and Connect 6ix consortium partners to deliver Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) contract … Read the full press release

Webuild (anciennement Salini Impregilo) dans le cadre d’un consortium pour fournir le matériel roulant, les systèmes, les opérations et la maintenance (RSSOM) pour la ligne Ontario, la nouvelle ligne de transport en commun rapide à Toronto, Canada

Le groupe renforce sa présence au Canada avec un projet de mobilité durable visant à réduire de 28 000 véhicules les routes chaque jour Les nouvelles commandes hors d’Italie atteignent 90 % depuis le début de l’année Webuild et Connect … Read the full press release

Siemens lance un centre de défense des infrastructures critiques au Canada pour faire face à la montée des cyberattaques en raison de la croissance sans précédent de la numérisation

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ZUG, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR : SIE), un conglomérat multinational allemand, a annoncé le lancement d’un centre de défense des infrastructures critiques (CIDC) à Fredericton, au Nouveau-Brunswick, au Canada, en réponse à la montée des … Read the full press release

Siemens launches a Critical Infrastructure Defense Center in Canada to address the rise of cyberattacks due to the unprecedented growth in digitalization

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR: SIE), a German multinational conglomerate, has announced the launch of a Critical Infrastructure Defense Center (CIDC) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada in response to the rise of cyberattacks due to … Read the full press release

La multinationale suisse de produits chimiques spécialisés Sika acquiert un fabricant de produits cimentaires et de mortiers au Canada

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) BAAR, 2-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika (SWX : SIKA), une multinationale suisse de produits chimiques spécialisés, a annoncé l’acquisition d’un fabricant de produits cimentaires et de mortiers au Canada. L’acquisition de Sable Marco Inc., basée à Pont Rouge, … Read the full press release

Swiss multinational specialty chemical company Sika to acquire a manufacturer of cementitious products and mortars in Canada

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 2-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika (SWX: SIKA), a Swiss multinational specialty chemical company, has announced the acquisition of a manufacturer of cementitious products and mortars in Canada. The acquisition of Sable Marco Inc., based in Pont Rouge, … Read the full press release

Canada’s second largest wastewater treatment plant will use decanters from Alfa Laval

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 26-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced it will supply decanters to a wastewater treatment plant in a major city in Canada to be used … Read the full press release

CAF’s LRV units to provide the City of Calgary with frequent and fast transport service

(PRESS RELEASE) BEASAIN, Spain, 18-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME: CAF), a Spanish publicly listed company which manufactures railway vehicles and equipment and buses through its Solaris Bus & Coach subsidiary, announces that it has been … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto Diamonds: despite unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic the company safeguards the livelihoods of many in the industry

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading global metals and mining corporation Rio Tinto has announced it continued to produce and market its diamonds throughout the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rio Tinto, 100 per cent owner of … Read the full press release

LafargeHolcim commits to further improving carbon-efficiency of its cements with Project CO₂MENT in Canada

(PRESS RELEASE) JONA, Switzerland, 25-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — LafargeHolcim launches CO₂MENT project in Canada, increasing its efforts to further improve the carbon-efficiency of its cements. The company’s objective is to build the world’s first full-cycle solution to capture and reuse … Read the full press release

LafargeHolcim awarded infrastructure contracts by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

(PRESS RELEASE) Jona, Switzerland, 21-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — LafargeHolcim has been awarded infrastructure contracts worth over CAD 100 million as part of a major highway improvement project in Vancouver, Canada. The Highway 1 area is a vital local, regional and provincial … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to design and build the next generation of VIA Rail Canada’s trainsets

32 bi-directional trainsets offering more than 9,100 seats Passenger service expected to begin in 2022 Enhanced passenger experience MUNICH, 13-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility has been awarded a €650 million contract in Canada to design and build the next … Read the full press release

Evonik: EMCO-INORTECH ULC appointed national distributor for the polyurethane Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) market in Canada

PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA, 15-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Evonik Corporation has recently appointed Canadian chemical distributor of specialty raw materials, EMCO-INORTECH ULC, to act as its national distributor for the polyurethane Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) market in Canada. As … Read the full press release

Shell to invest in major liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada

THE HAGUE, 08-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Canada Energy, an affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“Shell”), today announced it has taken a final investment decision (FID) on LNG Canada, a major liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, … Read the full press release

University of Sussex: EU likely to reject a significantly enhanced version of its Canada trade deal for the UK after Brexit

BRIGHTON, 28-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union is likely to reject a significantly enhanced version of its Canada trade deal for the UK after Brexit, according to experts. An in-depth analysis – published by the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO) … Read the full press release

Veolia to design, fabricate, and commission major remote waste access and conditioning system at the Whiteshell Laboratories in Manitoba, Canada

Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A., 20-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Veolia announced that its Nuclear Solutions entity, through its subsidiary Kurion (Canada) Inc., has been selected to design, fabricate, and commission a major remote waste access and conditioning system at the Whiteshell Laboratories … Read the full press release

Canada: Savills Studley acquired Real Facilities

NEW YORK, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the company’s continued expansion in North America, Savills Studley has acquired Real Facilities, a Toronto-based, full service commercial real estate firm committed exclusively to representing tenants. The newly acquired office (www.savills-studley.ca) will continue … Read the full press release

Join Jean-Paul Gravel, Leading Expert in Dissolving Limiting Beliefs, on his groundbreaking Emotional Freedom Retreats in Europe

Experience the transformation of a lifetime in just a few days VANCOUVER, Canada, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Renowned personal coach from Canada and leading expert in dissolving limiting beliefs, Jean-Paul Gravel, invites those interested in personal development to join his Emotional … Read the full press release

G-7 Leaders, Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council condemn Russian Federation’s violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine

Brussels, Belgium, 3-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — We, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and the President of the European Commission and President of the European Council, join together today to condemn the Russian … Read the full press release

Vestas secured seven-year service and maintenance renewal from TransAlta for 50 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines in New Brunswick, Canada

Aarhus, Denmark, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has secured a seven-year service and maintenance renewal from TransAlta for 50 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines at the Kent Hills wind power plant in New Brunswick, Canada. “This contract extension demonstrates our strong relationship with … Read the full press release

TomTom launched its all new TomTom GO range in the United States and Canada

New world-class traffic service delivers daily relevance for commuters Burlington, MA, US, 9-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom today has set a new standard of navigation with the launch of its all new TomTom GO range in the United States and Canada. … Read the full press release