Balado Pleins feux sur le manufacturier – Épisode 1 | ALDG : bâtir une croissance manufacturière à l’échelle canadienne
Pour ce premier épisode du balado Pleins feux sur le manufacturier d’EMC, Kathleen Beauchesne reçoit Daniel LeBel, vice-président, Stratégie manufacturière et expansion des marchés chez ALDG Canada. Ensemble, ils discutent de la vision de croissance de ce manufacturier de systèmes de balcons et de garde-corps en aluminium, notamment de son expansion de Gatineau vers Drummondville et de ses ambitions au Québec, en Ontario, en Alberta et ailleurs au Canada. Le balado aborde également la sécuris...
3 Jun 2026
EMC Factory Focus Podcast – Episode 10 | GIT Coatings: Canadian Innovation on the Global Stage
In this episode of EMC’s Factory Focus Podcast, host Jason Bates sits down with Mark Kotzer, P.Eng, MBA, Chief Operating Officer of GIT Coatings, to discuss how the Nova Scotia-based company is transforming the marine industry through innovative and sustainable coating technology. Mark shares the story behind GIT Coatings’ graphene-based, biocide-free marine coatings and how the company has grown from a university startup to a global leader serving more than 600 vessels worldwide. Learn how t...
24 Apr 2026
EMC Factory Focus Podcast – Episode 9 | Mahler Machining: What it Takes to Grow in Today’s Manufacturing Landscape
In this episode of the EMC Factory Focus Podcast, host Jason Bates sits down with Nik Paukkunen, Director and Co-Owner of Mahler Machining, alongside EMC’s David Munro. Nik shares the story behind acquiring a 45-year-old machining business and doubling its size in just a few short years. From navigating the complexities of CNC machining to building a strong workplace culture and retaining top talent, Nik gives an inside look at what it really takes to grow in today’s manufacturing landscape. ...
In this episode of the EMC Factory Focus Podcast, host Jason Bates sits down with Derek Mossman and Richard Cheng from Dorigo Systems, a leading Canadian electronics manufacturer based in Burnaby, BC. With nearly 40 years of experience, Dorigo supports OEMs across North America with everything from PCB assembly and rapid prototyping to full box builds, testing, and fulfillment, specializing in high-reliability, high-complexity products for industries like medical, aerospace, and defence. The ...
15 Dec 2025
EMC Factory Focus Podcast – Episode 7: How Pay-for-Performance (PFP) Training Transforms Manufacturing Workforces
Host Jason Bates and EMC President JP Giroux lead a roundtable with three valued EMC member companies to discuss the impact and sustainability of the Pay-for-Performance (PFP) training model. Hear from Canplas Industries, The Gund Company, and Fluidconcepts as they share how PFP funding motivates training investment, supports continuous learning, and drives productivity on the shop floor. A must-listen for anyone focused on workforce development and closing the manufacturing skills gap. About...
30 May 2025
EMC Factory Focus Podcast – Episode 6: Productivity, Supply Chains, and the Road Ahead with Special Guest Matt Weller (EMC)
Matt Weller, EMC's Senior Advisor, discusses Canadian manufacturing's challenges and opportunities with host Jason Bates, focusing on productivity decline, trade disruptions, and AI's rise in this interview.
28 Feb 2025
EMC Factory Focus Podcast: Episode 5 – AI and the Future of Manufacturing with John Galbraith (The Data Integrators)
In this episode of EMC's Factory Focus Podcast, host Jason Bates sits down with John Galbraith from The Data Integrators to explore the transformative role of AI in manufacturing. They dive into digital transformation and why many manufacturers struggle to make software work for them. John shares insights on common challenges, practical AI applications on the shop floor, and how companies can start their AI journey without breaking the bank. Tune in now to discover how AI is reshaping t...
6 Jan 2025
EMC Factory Focus Podcast: Episode 4 – A Legacy of Leadership with Jordi Wills (Wills Transfer Limited)
In this episode, we chat with Jordi Wills, President of Wills Transfer Limited, a family-run logistics company celebrating nearly 80 years in business. Jordi shares the journey of transitioning leadership across four generations, the company’s shift from moving services to becoming a leading 3PL provider, and the core philosophy of "People Matter." We discuss adapting to economic challenges, the future of logistics, and growth opportunities in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Tune in for ...
Welcome to the latest episode of the EMC Factory Focus podcast! Host and Manufacturing Consortium Manager, Jason Bates, is joined by David Munro, EMC’s Manufacturing Consortium Manager for British Columbia, along with special guest Alan Martens, COO and owner of TYCROP Trailers in Chilliwack, BC. Alan shares insights on TYCROP's growth, culture-focused hiring, tech-driven efficiencies, and community initiatives. He also offers advice for aspiring manufacturers on staying adaptable in an evolv...
Shannon Kamins is the Founder/Owner of Booch Organic Kombucha in London, Ontario. Shannon tells us her story from Booch's beginnings at farmers markets to a fully functional brewery & production facility now shipping product across Canada.
You can visit Booch's Tap Room (Booch Bar) at 1027 Clarke Rd in London, or 208 Main St. in Port Stanley.
https://boochorganickombucha.com/ (https://boochorganickombucha.com/)
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In this episode of EMC's Factory Focus Podcast, host Jason Bates, from Excellence in Manufacturing, sits down with Ben Whitney, the third-generation president of Armo Tool and Abuma Manufacturing. Whitney shares the rich history of Armo Tool, tracing back to its inception in 1969 by his grandfather, and discusses the challenges and successes of navigating the manufacturing industry, particularly in the automotive sector. With insights into generational transitions, diversification strategies, and the evolving landscape of automation, Whitney offers a compelling glimpse into the past, present, and future of Canadian manufacturing.
Brought to you by EMC, Canada's largest manufacturing consortium.
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