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TOP STORY: AUTO NEWS: GM to built Chevy Impala at Oshawa, Ont., plant General Motors is going to build the new version of its Chevy Impala at a plant in Oshawa, Ont., investing millions and securing many jobs. How many jobs does this save, and what does this mean for automotive manufacturing in Canada? Read more to find out... • Join PEM on Twitter @PEM_Maintenance

NEWS: Rockwell launches online, mobile app energy-saving calculators A new tool from Rockwell Automation conveniently allows manufacturers to use mobile devices or computers to calculate potential savings derived from variable frequency drives to power pumps and fans. Download the program now... Backlash: Pipeline industry rejects notion Canadian pipelines are unsafe Responding to a recent report that indicated potential gaps in regulatory oversight, the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association says it does not in any way mean that the Canadian pipeline industry is unsafe. Learn more about this issue... Company fined $115K after worker killed during crane maintenance A truck maintenance company was fined after a worker was killed during maintenance on a hydraulic crane. Get full incident details... New Canada-U.S. border deal to ease trade costs Stephen Harper is hailing a new set of border agreements between Canada and the U.S. to expedite the movement of goods as a merger between security concerns and the need for commerce and travel. More about the deal and why industry supports it... October manufacturing sales dip a signal of economic slowdown ahead Canada's manufacturing sector showed some weakness in October, a fresh and telling signal that the economy is braking sharply in response to lower global demand. Read more... Kuka Robotics Canada opens new Ontario facility Kuka has relocated to a new modern facility in Mississauga, Ont., which the company says offers customers an opportunity to experience KUKA's latest robotic technology. Read more about the move... Food sector weathered economic storm and improved profitability: report The Canadian food and beverage industry needs to aggressively manage costs, invest in their businesses and look for opportunities abroad, a report by consulting and audit firm Deloitte Canada says. Learn more about this industry's future...

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FEATURE: Condition Monitoring

Can You Dig It? Advanced shovel-monitoring systems reduce downtime By Enoch Chow In mining, aggregate and other digging-related sectors, one of the common causes of shovel downtime is worn or missing shovel teeth or adaptors. A Canadian company, Motion Metrics, has developed two innovative condition monitoring monitoring solutions for companies looking to reduce downtime and prevent collisions. Read full feature...

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PRODUCTS:

GO6 Series forklift truck for heavy lifting Nissan Forklift Corp. introduces the GO6 Series, which has a larger lifting capacity coupled with a fuel-efficient diesel engine. Link...	Arlink 7000 medium-duty workbench Lista presents the Arlink 7000 workbench, an easily assembled, general purpose workbench capable of supporting 1,000 lbs. Link...	Vacuum pump filter media MV Chemical Vapour Neutalization Filter Media are designed to protect vacuum pumps and the environment from specific process contaminants. Link...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Jan. 3: Real-Time Software
Jan. 10: Safety
Jan. 17: Digital Data Collection
Jan. 24: CMMS
Jan. 31: Power Transmission

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Data on the Go: How mobile computing is evolving maintenance processes Digitally Safe: Mobile systems improve safety compliance and cut costs Get Proactive: Condition monitoring tools a smart business investment In the Cloud: Aim high with SaaS for maintenance and asset management On the Ground: Bigfoot keeps pumps and tanks running for Canadian fuel distributor

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Feb. 13 to 16: MainTrain Toronto 2012 - Novotel Toronto.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@annexweb.com.