Over $9 million FedDev Ontario investment is helping Cyclone Manufacturing Incorporated (Cyclone) to add a heat treatment oven at its Milton facility, commercialize 1,500 parts, and support 110 jobs at Milton and Mississauga locations.
This investment through the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative, will help Cyclone expand its facilities in all its four locations. The expansions will also include commercialization of 1,500 parts, a temperature-controlled production area at one of its Mississauga facilities, increase the company’s ability to create new and larger aircraft metal parts, and continue to perform sub-assemblies for major OEMs like Bombardier, Boeing, Airbus and Embraer.
MP Adam van Koeverden and MP Rechie Valdez visited Cyclone Manufacturing Incorporated’s (Cyclone) Milton location Source: Cyclone Manufacturing Inc.
Adam van Koeverden, the Member of Parliament for Milton, along with Rechie Valdez, the Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, visited Cyclone at its Milton facility. “This project will help Cyclone expand in a green way," commented van Koeverden, "supporting 110 local jobs while contributing to the growth of the aerospace sector here in southern Ontario.”
“Today’s investment will help the company emerge from the pandemic as a key player within the global aerospace supply chain," added Valdez.
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Heat TreatTodayoffers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry.
Personnel Chatter
Al Behr has been promoted to be Executive Vice President at Nucor Corp. as Ladd Hall retires.
Christian Schrade assumed the responsibilities of former Managing Director of Tenova LOI Thermprocess GmbH as Erik Míček retired from the company.
Janet Nanni, PHR, SHRM-CP, was recently announced the new Director of Human Resources at Ipsen, after the May 6 retirement of longtime Ipsen HR Director Nancy Kolar.
Joe Conyers joins the sales team at Graphite Metallizing Corp.
Lilia Jasso is announced the new President of the ASM Mexico Chapter.
Michael D'Ambrose is named Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Boeing, succeeding Wendy Livingston, effective July 6, 2020.
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA (SAWPA) announced the addition of Melissa Gruszka to our team as Quality Manager.
Al Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp.
Christian Schrade, Managing Director, with Torsten Koepchen, CFO, of Tenova LOI Thermprocess
Janet Nanni, Director of Human Resources, Ipsen
Joe Conyers, sales, Graphite Metallizing Corp.
Lilia Jasso, President, ASM Mexico Chapter
Michael D'Ambrose, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Boeing
Melissa Gruszka, Quality Manager, Solar Manufacturing
Company Chatter
Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry (ATP) is acquiring the assets and clients of AKA Calibrations starting June of 2020.
McLaughlin Furnace Group is continuing to build their new building, upgrading both for doubled capacity and product expansion.
MetalPro Resources, consisting of Jim Senne, Steve Maus and Bill Andreski, will assume the role of Sales Representative for the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky on behalf of Solar Manufacturing.
Thermal Vac in California is building up its new location in Arizona, USA.
Jim Senne, Steve Maus and Bill Andreski at MetalPro
Kudos Chatter
Bombardier officially closed the sale of the CRJ program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (“MHI”). This marks a turning point for Bombardier as it completes their exit from the Commercial Aviation market.
Magnetic Specialties (MSI) announced the launch of their redesigned website, www.magspecinc.com.
MSI launches updated website
Special Mention
On Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, Thermcraft Inc. lost its president and CEO, Mr. Thomas Morris Crafton, at 67. Tom was a dedicated and diligent leader and friend in his personal life and to those in the company.
In 1978, Tom and his wife, Nancy, moved to Winston-Salem where he joined his parents, Mr. Morris L. Crafton and his wife, Clara, at Thermcraft, founded by the couple in 1971. Tom was a successful businessman and was greatly admired by his colleagues, continually developing lasting bonds with those around him.
Tom became President & CEO of Thermcraft, Inc. and expanded the company internationally. In his time at Thermcraft, he has given presentations about small businesses in Washington DC and has relationships with companies throughout the US, Europe and Asia.
He created meaningful connections with customers and his employees, having both a witty sense of humor and always being quick with a comeback. During his daily presence at Thermcraft, Tom mentored, counseled and advised his employees, many of whom he considered his friends. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Heat TreatToday offers its condolences to the family of Mr. Thomas M. Crafton and the team at Thermcraft Inc.
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Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier recently announced that it will relocate its global aircraft final assembly plant to Mississauga, Ontario.
Bombardier signed a long-term lease agreement with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to build its new state-of-the-art Global Manufacturing Centre located at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Preliminary site work is underway, and first production activities are set to begin in 2023, opening the way for final assembly operations for all global business jets, including the industry flagship Global 7500 business jet.
Alain Bellemare, president and CEO, Bombardier Inc
A rendering of Bombardier’s Global Manufacturing Centre at Toronto International Pearson
The one-million-square-foot facility will incorporate Bombardier’s advanced manufacturing technology, including a state-of-the-art automated positioning system that uses laser-guided measuring to ensure major aircraft structures, such as the wing and fuselage, are joined consistently and perfectly each time.
“Today, I’m very excited to announce the relocation of our Global aircraft family production activities to a new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility at Toronto Pearson,” said Alain Bellemare, president and CEO, Bombardier Inc. “This is a strategic move for Bombardier and a strong commitment to Ontario’s aerospace industry. It will allow us to offer world-class career opportunities and continue fueling the economic development of the region for years to come.”
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select assets of Bombardier aerostructures and aftermarket services businesses in Belfast, Northern Ireland (known as Short Brothers); Casablanca, Morocco; and Dallas, Texas.
Spirit AeroSystems president and CEO Tom Gentile
The opportunity to expand its operations into Northern Ireland and Morocco and the addition of the entire work package for the A220 wing and its technology is critical for the future of next-generation aircraft, says Spirit. In aerostructures and fabrication, Bombardier supplies composite and metallic wing components, nacelles, fuselages, and tail assemblies, along with high-value mechanical assemblies made out of aluminum, titanium, and steel.
“The Bombardier operations bring world-class engineering expertise to Spirit and add to a strong track record of innovation, especially in advanced composites,” said Spirit AeroSystems president and CEO Tom Gentile. “Belfast has developed an impressive position in business jet fuselage production, in addition to the world-acclaimed fully integrated A220 composite wing. This acquisition is in line with our growth strategy of increasing Airbus content, developing low-cost country footprint, and growing our aftermarket business.”
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