Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly & Co. is expanding its spend when it comes to investing in its Indiana manufacturing footprint, with an additional $4.5 billion to ensure it can meet growing demand for its genetic therapies and weight-loss drugs. Two of the company’s three Lebanon, Indiana manufacturing sites will benefit from this investment, which will bring the total capital expansion...

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) will invest over $300 million to build three new facilities, including a new head office building and two new parts distribution centres that will support its customers and dealers countrywide. “Today’s announcement represents a significant investment in our future in Canada—our business, our people, and our long-term success,” said Cyril Dimitris, President and CEO of...

Unifor is calling for emergency support for the furniture manufacturing sector, which is taking a walloping in the wake of the imposition and persistence of U.S. tariffs, leaving Quebec particularly hard hit with the closure of Bestar and South Shore. Bestar will close its Lac-Mégantic plant which employs 120 Unifor members, while Meubles South Shore will shutter after 86 years operating at...

Metal additive manufacturing is no longer a technology in waiting. The global metal AM market is projected to grow from $6.02 billion to $7.02 billion in 2026 alone, per Research and Markets. According to the 2026 Wohlers Report, metals revenue (including powder and wire) grew at 15.3% year-over-year in 2025. The infrastructure is scaling. The question now is whether engineers and operators have...

METALCON has launched its new 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, highlighting rising leaders driving the future of metal construction. 40 professionals aged 40 and under will be honoured for their work influencing projects, teams, and processes—from jobsites and fabrication floors to engineering and design—at the only event where the metal construction industry comes...

Space Tech Expo USA is thrilled to announce its relocation to the Anaheim Convention Center, California, for the 14th edition, taking place June 2 – 4, 2026. This move marks a significant milestone in the event’s history, as it expands into a bigger venue to elevate its role as a hub for the space sector. Why Anaheim? Steeped in history and renowned for hosting iconic events, Anaheim offers a...

In an effort to strengthen its Canadian manufacturing capacity, Kraft Heinz plans to invest $250 million in its Montreal Mont Royal facility to support modernization efforts and reinforce its commitment to its manufacturing footprint in the country. Key plant systems will be upgraded and modernized to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and innovation that will support increased...

Ford Motor Company has announced a recall for approximately 144,000 Ford F-150 vehicles in Canada. The recall includes 2015 to 2017 model years equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. “On affected vehicles, degradation of the electrical connections in the internal transmission lead frame can cause an intermittent signal from the transmission range sensor,” a Ford spokesperson told CTV...