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For those of you that have been EMC Members for many years you will be familiar with all of what EMC has to offer. If you are new to a Member company and would like to know more about what is available to you, please feel free to contact me and I can go over what is available to you and the benefits to be working for a company that is an EMC Member. Not a member yet? I will be happy to introduce you to EMC.

I have the pleasure of supporting manufacturers in this area with all the activities, services and programs EMC has to offer. If you are not aware of what these are, I am more than happy to take a few minutes to walk you through some of the benefits. I would also like to invite you to attend any one of our Monthly Networking meetings which give Members a chance to discuss current challenges, issues, best practices etc. with others in similar roles. These are very informal open discussions and usually last for 1 ½ hours. Each month, we will have our IT, Senior Managers, Quality/Production/CI/ME and E, H&S or HR groups meeting. I will be sending out the invitations a couple of weeks prior to the monthly meetings and certainly encourage to attend. Please join us if you can. We have Professionals from Member companies like Canplas, Baytech Plastics, Environmental Systems, Garaga, Innovative Automation, Georgian Bay Fabrics, Weldco-Beales, Kubota, Franke Kindred, Gluecker Metal, Tag Environmental, Elcan, to name a few, that attend. We have 40+ Member companies in this EMC Consortium area; manufacturers across several sectors including automotive, aerospace, medical, construction, infrastructure, large equipment, mining, recreational, plastics molding, steel fabrication, residential/commercial/industrial, etc, etc. Geographically located from Thornbury, through Collingwood, Barrie, Orillia, up to Midland/Penetanguishene and to Bracebridge and Huntsville and over the Parry Sound.

As a previous EMC Member while at TRW (ZF), I can vouch for the many advantages of being connected with EMC and our many Members. With the dynamic and significant challenges, you face daily, whether it relates to supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, employee recruiting, hiring, retention, ever changing Government regulations, financing etc., etc. we can help, either with internal expertise or by connecting you with our Expert partners or with other EMC Member companies that may have solutions to your needs.

Please check out the EMC webpage to review all the Programs and Events available to you, and as always, if there is any way I can help, do not hesitate to ask.

Contact Ross Today!

Contact Information

Ross Cooper
Manufacturing Consortium Manager
705-528-7207rcooper@emccanada.org

Upcoming Events

Innovating With AI

VirtualTuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00pm EST
Join us for an exclusive session with John Galbraith of The Data Integrators as we dive into the future of AI-driven efficiency and data operations in manufacturing.

Hazard Prevention and Control

VirtualWednesday, March 26, 2025, 12:00pm EST
Join us for a one-hour webinar to learn how Schneider Electric implemented effective controls in their manufacturing facilities.

Understanding Learning Styles and Effective Training Practices

VirtualThursday, March 27, 2025, 1:00pm EST
This session will equip leaders and managers with strategies to support and enhance the careers of existing employees in the manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Owen Sound

Owen SoundThursday, March 27, 2025, 8:00am EST
Owen Sound and area manufacturers are invited to join us for a morning of industry insights, networking, and discussions at our upcoming Manufacturing Excellence Forum! Whether you're looking to strengthen your supply chain, gain market intelligence, or connect with industry leaders, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Customs Broker to Address Key Questions

VirtualTuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00am EST
Join us for a virtual information session with a leading customs broker who will provide expert insights into navigating the challenges of potential trade disruptions. With the looming uncertainty surrounding Canada / US Trade Relations and their implications, this session will address critical questions.

Food Law Under the Spotlight

VirtualThursday, April 10, 2025, 11:30am EST
Join us for strategic insights on ERA Compliance & the Joriki Listeria Outbreak Gain an executive-level view of how strategic compliance decisions can protect your organization’s bottom line and reputation. Learn why effective engagement with regulators—and early intervention to avoid certain compliance actions—can be the difference between long-term scrutiny and sustainable, cost-effective growth.

The Frank Hasenfratz Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing

Guelph, ONWednesday, April 16, 2025, 9:00am EST
Please join EMC Southwestern Ontario Members at the Linamar Frank Hasenfratz Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing. This will be a opportunity for some great in-person networking along with a Plant tour of the PowerCor Linamar facility. This session will also feature a great discussion around Canadian Productivity led by Matt Weller of EMC.