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🌟Celebrating Excellence!

Please join us in congratulating Jeremy Grimaldi from North Star High School, another recipient of the CTMA's 2026 High School Awards. Jeremy's hard work, determination, and passion have earned him this special recognition.

Thank you to Mike Van Nie from Valiant TMS for presenting the Award to Jeremy!

We are excited to see what else Jeremy will accomplish in the years ahead. Congratulations! 🎓👏

CTMA's High School Award presentations are underway! 🏆

🎉Congratulations to Dane Gibeault from Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School on receiving an Award!

Presented in partnership with the OCTE Ontario, this award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding proficiency in metalworking skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to pursuing a career in one of the precision metalworking trades.

Dane received a $1,000 prize, a Certificate of Achievement, and a custom Turner's Cube made by Rapid Enterprises Inc.

Thank you to Christina Visser from Ionic Automation for presenting this Award!

Congratulations Dane, on this well-deserved recognition, and best wishes for a successful future in manufacturing! 👏

One week later, we're still reflecting on another incredible CTMA Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳

From great weather and friendly competition to valuable networking and plenty of laughs, this year's event was a tremendous success—and it wouldn't have been possible without the support of our amazing sponsors, dedicated volunteers and staff, the outstanding team at Pine Knot Golf & Country Club, and everyone who joined us on the course.

Thank you to all of our participants for making the day so memorable, and congratulations once again to our tournament champions, contest winners, and raffle prize recipients!

Events like these are a reminder of the strength of our manufacturing community and the importance of coming together to build relationships and support one another.

🚨 New Opportunities for Windsor-Essex Manufacturers 🚨

As Canada's defence sector continues to grow, manufacturers have a unique opportunity to diversify, expand their capabilities, and access new markets.

Join Senator Sandra Pupatello, the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce, and the CTMA for The Defence Shift: A Windsor-Essex Industry Opportunity on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Ciociaro Club.

Featuring a keynote address from The Honourable David McGuinty, Canada's Minister of National Defence, this special breakfast event will bring together industry leaders, government representatives, and manufacturers to discuss the future of Canada's defence sector and what it means for businesses in our region.

📅 June 29, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Ciociaro Club, Oldcastle, ON

✔ Explore opportunities in Canada's defence sector
✔ Learn how manufacturers can diversify into defence supply chains
✔ Gain insights from government and industry leaders
✔ Network with key stakeholders and fellow manufacturers

🎟 CTMA & Chamber Members: $25 + HST
🎟 Non-Members: $35 + HST

CTMA Members: Use promo code CTMA10 to receive the member rate.

Register today and discover how your business can be part of Canada's next industrial growth opportunity: https://bit.ly/4vsDbXY

What an incredible day at the CTMA Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors whose support helped make this event such a success. Your partnership allows us to bring together members of Canada's manufacturing community for valuable networking, relationship-building, and industry engagement.

We would also like to thank all of our attendees for joining us, our volunteers and CTMA staff for their hard work behind the scenes, and the outstanding team at Pine Knot Golf & Country Club for their hospitality and excellent service throughout the day.

Congratulations to all of our tournament champions, trophy winners, contest winners, and raffle prize recipients! We hope you enjoyed the competition, camaraderie, and excitement of the day.

Events like this are only possible because of the incredible support of our members, sponsors, and industry partners. Thank you for helping make this year's tournament one to remember.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

🚀 A New Chapter for CTMA and Canadian Manufacturing

The CTMA is excited to announce the integration of Automate Canada and many of its members into the CTMA community.

This milestone represents more than growth—it reflects the evolution of manufacturing itself. As automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing technologies continue to transform our industry, CTMA is expanding its focus to better support the needs of manufacturers today and into the future.

By bringing together expertise in tooling, machining, automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies, we are creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, networking, and industry advancement across Canada.

This evolution will also be reflected in our events, educational programming, advocacy efforts, and future issues of CTMA View Magazine, where we'll be featuring even more content focused on automation, robotics, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

We look forward to welcoming our new members and working together to build a stronger, more innovative, and more competitive Canadian manufacturing sector.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4xf2VJ9

CTMA expands industry leadership through integration of Automate Canada - Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) is proud to announce the integration of Automate Canada and many of its members into the CTMA community, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of Canada’s manufacturing and technology sectors. This strategic move reflects the changi...

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a little over a month since the CTMA Technology Tour in Japan!

Our members returned home with valuable insights into advanced manufacturing, automation, tooling, machining technologies, and process improvement after visiting world-class facilities including Mazak and OSG.

Beyond the incredible technology and innovation, the tour was also filled with outstanding hospitality, amazing food, meaningful networking, and unforgettable experiences shared with fellow CTMA members.

Many of the ideas and techniques explored during the tour are already being discussed and implemented back in members’ shops—from tooling and coolant strategies to workflow improvements and machining efficiencies.

A sincere thank you again to everyone who joined us, and to David Andrews, Mazak North America, Jason Kennedy, OSG USA Canada, and Michael DeBrincat, Bl**er Swisslube, for helping make this experience such a success! 👏

Experiences like this continue to reinforce the strength of the CTMA community and the importance of staying connected, innovative, and always learning.

We’re getting excited for the CTMA Annual Golf Tournament next week and can’t wait to see everyone for a fantastic day on the course! ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, and supporters for helping make this event possible. We’re looking forward to a great day of networking, golf, food, and fun with the manufacturing community!

Don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets at the 19th Hole Reception for your chance to win some incredible prize packages including:
🎉 Staycation Package valued at $500+
🍹 Cooler of Booze valued at $500+
🔥 Grill Master Package featuring Blackstone Grill & accessories - $700 value
⛳ “FORE!” Golf Prize Package sponsored by Tipco Inc.
⚾ Jays Tickets & accessories
🏡 Cozy Home Package sponsored by Answer Precision Technologies

Thank you again to our amazing sponsors and everyone participating — we can’t wait to see you on the course next week! ⛳

🚨 Apprentice Award Sponsorships & Nominations Now Open!
The CTMA Education Fund is proud to support the next generation of skilled trades professionals through the Annual Apprentice Awards.

This program recognizes Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices pursuing careers in Canada’s tooling, machining, and advanced manufacturing industry—while helping strengthen the future of skilled trades across the country.

🏆 Award Opportunities:
🔹 Apprentices: up to $1,000
🔹 Pre-Apprentices: up to $500
🔹 Plus tools, training packages, and other trade-related items

📣 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
Support emerging talent and help provide valuable financial assistance, tools, and training resources to future skilled trades professionals.

Sponsorships available here: https://beeid.org/a701e5b30868

📥 Nominations Now Open!
CTMA member companies may nominate:
✔ Up to 2 Apprentices
✔ 1 Pre-Apprentice
🎥 NEW: Each nominee must also submit a 1–2 minute video sharing their story, experience, and passion for the trades.

More information is available here: https://bit.ly/4daJngV

Let’s recognize and invest in the future of Canadian manufacturing together.

As we wrap up MMTS 2026, we’d like to recognize more CTMA member companies who showcased their technologies, expertise, and solutions throughout the event.

Thank you to:

🔹 Mastercam Canada
🔹 Mazak North America
🔹 MEC Precision
🔹 Megatel CNC Solutions
🔹 Mitcham Machine Tools
🔹 Mitutoyo Canada Inc.
🔹 Redoe Mold
🔹 Renishaw Canada
🔹 Schunk Canada
🔹 Triumph Tool Ltd.
🔹 YG-1 Canada

MMTS 2026 once again demonstrated the strength, innovation, and collaboration within Canada’s manufacturing sector, and we’re proud to have so many CTMA members represented on the show floor.

Thank you to all exhibitors, attendees, partners, and organizers who helped make this year’s event such a success. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show - MMTS