Canadian finishing systems integrator Innovative Finishing Solutions Inc., Orangeville, ON, was named 2011 Business Excellence Award recipient by the Greater Dufferin Area Chambers of Commerce at a recent gala dinner. The Royal Bank of Canada announced Innovative Finishing Solutions Inc.

CALGARY: A confluence of political and economic factors south of the border underscores the need for Canada to diversify its energy export markets, according to an Enbridge Inc.

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London – International engineering and project management company, AMEC, announced it will buy MACTEC, a US engineering and environmental services company, for US$280 million. Headquartered in Georgia, MACTEC has 2,600 employees in 70 offices mainly in the eastern U.S. The company’s services match those of AMEC’s Earth & Environmental (E&E) business, including environmental planning, assessment and remediation, infrastructure engineering, water resources and construction support services

Magna International Inc reported better than expected 1st quarter profits of $322 million, up 44% on the same period in 2010, with sales up by 34% to $7.2 billion.

Auto parts maker, Tenneco Inc, reported a 34% increase in turnover to $1.760 billion in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared with $1.316 billion a year ago. The increase was said to be driven by higher OE production volumes and aftermarket sales, and incremental revenue from new light and commercial vehicle launches

Lively foot traffic, almost 2,500 visitors, multiple sale leads and order bookings, and standing-room-only conference sessions at last month’s inaugural I nternational Converting Exhibition (ICE) USA in Orlando, Fla., are solid indicators of a long-awaited turnaround finally unfolding for the North American package printing and converting marketplace, according to the show’s organizers Mack Brooks Exhibition Group .

Camfil Farr Air Polution Control (APC), a leading producer of industrial dust and fume collectors, has promoted John Dauber to the position of vice president of sales,. U.S.A. and Canada.

Laser cutting machine orders saw a big uptake in Canada. Image: Mazak Optonics Machining centres saw a big increase in orders. Waterject cutting machines.

MONTREAL: Cascades is continuing to adjust to persistently high recycled fibre costs by selling five less-efficient plants and accelerating the modernization of its other facilities with planned $100 million per year investments over three to four years in automation and other productivity improvements. The Kingsey Falls, Que.-based company has suffered for several quarters from the stronger Canadian dollar and the soaring price of used paper, which increased more than 80% last year due to demand from China.