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 Is Canada generating enough workers to handle its wind energy goals?
Does Canada have the skills, training and human resources to keep the rapidly growing wind power generating system going? PEM explores the emerging wind turbine maintenance programs, and how Canada needs to catch up.
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NEWS:
Study shows shortfall in applying training in workplace, need for support and incentives
Results of a recent global study show that organizations must become more fully committed and engaged in the transfer of learning to the workplace. Survey findings highlight several weak areas in the on-the-job application of learning, including manager support, trainee preparation, incentives and an overall formal design and measurement process. Learn more about the trouble with training...
Tompkins Industries expands into Canada, merges with Can-Am Hydraulic
Tompkins Industries Inc. has finalized a merger with Can-Am Hydraulic Products Ltd. to become Tompkins Canada. Get details about the new company's products...
Solar manufacturer to create 300 jobs, open new facility in Toronto
Eclipsall Energy Corp. is opening a manufacturing facility in Toronto to make solar panels for Ontario's growing clean energy sector, with plans to expand across the North American market in 2012. Learn more...
Independent study confirms accuracy of UE Systems UE3000 probe for sizing leaks
UE Systems has announced a major step in independently verifying the accuracy of its UE3000 leak detectors to estimate compressed air leak flows. Get full study details...
Take PEM's 2011 Salary Survey — and win!
It's that time of year again: Win one of our $100 Canadian Tire gift cards by filling out PEM's salary survey. The survey helps plant maintenance, engineering and operations professionals track industry-wide trends in salaries, raises and other benefits against industry peers. FILL IT OUT NOW...
Ontario Drive & Gear names new GM of its gear division
Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd. in New Hamburg, Ont., has appointed Joel Wright to general manager of its gear division. Find out what this means...
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FEATURES: Wind Turbine Maintenance
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Turbine maker develops safety, technical training program
Schools aren't the only ones in the training game. Siemens, a manufacturer of wind turbines, is one of several manufacturers with its own internal programs to help its employees get a mix of on-site and in-class technical and safety training. Get details about the company's program...
Newly emerging green jobs boost risk of existing hazards
The implementation and maintenance of green construction projects may be a significant threat in terms of risk to workers. Get full feature...
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Deep-drilling brushless servomotor
Electromate announced that Maxon has launched its EC22 HD motor for the exceptionally high requirements in deep drilling technology. Link...
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High-temp, metal-seat ball valves
A-T Controls has released its new M-series metal seat ball valves, engineered with specially coated matched balls and seats. Link...
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High-pressure PTFE hoses
Parker Hannifin Corp. has introduced its 944B and 955B high-pressure PTFE hose assemblies to handle high working pressures while maintaining peak flow rates. Link...
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DIGITAL EDITION:
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