WaterlooMIN

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The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to:

1. Build Awareness - Raise awareness of products and... more »
The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to:

1. Build Awareness - Raise awareness of products and services manufactured in the region both on a local and global scale.

2. Network - Improve collaboration and knowledge sharing between companies and industry professionals in an effort to create shared best practices, standard protocols and new innovations. Members can join peer groups, create professional profiles and access experts in blogs and online discussion forums.

3. Trade - A centralized e-marketplace for buying, selling and promoting goods and services online, such as classified ads, job board and a comprehensive company directory.

It's the place to go to find out what's happening in the region's dynamic manufacturing sector and to get connected with resources and people from across the region and beyond. The MIN is not a replacement for other manufacturing membership based associations and consortiums that provide face-to-face services, consultation, financing, advocacy and training. Developed in partnership by local manufacturers, academic institutions, government, associations and manufacturing consortiums, MIN is intended to help manufacturers become more innovative by building awareness and innovation throughout the Waterloo Region and beyond. This can only be accomplished by improving the connections between people, information and expertise. « less

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Annie T.

Annie

Switch Flipped on Canada's Largest Solar Roof

Earlier today, the City of Kitchener flipped the switch on the largest solar roof installation in Canada. The 600 kilowatt installation ...

The City of Kitchener hosted a ceremony today to celebrate the installation of a 262,000 square foot solar roof on the Kitchener Operations Facility, a major achievement in the City’s plan to become more environmentally sustainable.

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Manufacturing is alive and well in Cambridge. Watch our video and read our newest post on our local "Towel Whisperers".

The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to build awareness, foster innovation and compete globally.

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TORONTO – Waterloo Region has the second best performing economy among Canadian urban centres, according to a new report from CIBC.

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Simon G. 10 months ago • Edit • Toronto is the first, and KW is the second. However, living in KW is much better than in Toronto. ... »
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Last week, Julia Rosien attended the unveiling of the City of Kitchener's Solar Roof, read her post here:

Kitchener’s new solar roof, unveiled last week at the Goodrich Dr. operations plant, has been in the works since 2007. It’s a joint ...

The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to build awareness, foster innovation and compete globally.

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Interesting video found on the Globe & Mail website:

In the first of four video debates moderated by James Milway, executive director of the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity, a union leader an entrepreneur find there's not much they can agree on. Watch United Steelworkers

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Julia R. 10 months ago • Edit • Great video on manufacturing in Cambridge, Annie, thanks for sharing. I visited Cambridge Towel yesterday in Galt and am eager to share the ... »
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Reclaim factory timbers

The Record recently featured an article on the demolition and salvage of the Globe Furniture Co in Waterloo. The Canbar plant was ...

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Local Brick Brewery in Waterloo wins four awards at the Ontario Brewing Awards - including a Gold medal in the North American Lager...

Mill Street, Amsterdam top two award winners at Ontario Brewing...

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Annie

Siemens launches Burlington solar inverter production - $3M investment for plant upgrades, 50 new jobs expected

Siemens Canada is now producing SINVERT solar inverters for Ontario's clean energy market at its Burlington plant, which should lead to 50 new skilled jobs.

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Marguerite J. 11 months ago • Edit • This looks like a fantastic opportunity for unemployed individuals. I would love to have the opportunity to connect with Siemens more ... »
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Annie T.

Annie

Once a Canadian manufacturing power house, the sector is reinventing itself with high tech futuristic materials. But trade rules still...

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Creating An Online Presence waterloomin.com

The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to build awareness, foster innovation and compete globally.

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Ontario’s GDP is going to expand 3.3 per cent this year― its highest growth rate in more than a decade, according to the latest outlook...

Ontario GDP growth to reach decade high canadianmanufacturing.com

U.S. economy will hit its stride, boosting demand for Ontario-made...

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Business Boost from Ontario's Feed-in Tariff

"Ontario's drive to become a green business leader has been further strengthened with the announcement of plans to build a multi-million ...

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Annie T.

Annie

Interesting article on how Social media can become a strategic tool in the supply chain.

Social media in the supply chain canadianmanufacturing.com

How to make them work for...

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Annie T.

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Photowatt in Cambridge has just entered a supply agreement to manufacture solar photovoltaic modules for Hanwa SolarOne in China. Great...

TSX: ATA CAMBRIDGE, ON, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. ("ATS") today announced that its subsidiary, Photowatt Ontario Inc., has entered into a supply agreement with Hanwha SolarOne (Qidong) Co. ...

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Julia R.

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If you missed our SING event at the University of Waterloo tonight, you can see the pics on Facebook. Enjoy!

WaterlooMIN | Facebook m.facebook.com

Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

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Join SING on Wednesday, May 25th, 5-7 p.m., at the University of Waterloo. Connect with members of the business community plugged in to...

The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to build awareness, foster innovation and compete globally.

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Annie

Made in the Waterloo Region, Powered by the Sun!

The Waterloo Region manufacturing community is a strong global competitor in the solar industry. Julia Rosien recently visited Photowatt ...

Manufacturers in Ontario are in the global race for solar power & renewable energy. Understanding how we can play a part in using green energy is the first step to using the technology.

posted May 19, 2011

Marguerite J. May 20, 2011 • Edit • This is very exciting! I would love to learn more about Photowatt. »
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Julia R.

Julia

This week we visited Mosaic and Kathie Must, an expert blogger for the MIN. Learn how looking ahead at potential personal challenges for...

The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to build awareness, foster innovation and compete globally.

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Cathie

Salvaged log structure deconstructed. Reclaimed & availble for custom build project

1571 Fischer-Hellman Road Kitchener, Ontario

Heritage Impact Assessment provided by Robinson Consulting

This original log home ...

posted May 8, 2011

Girish T. May 9, 2011 • Edit • old is gold. »
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Julia R.

Julia

WaterlooMIN is now an open group

I am pleased to announce that, as the owner of this group, I have just switched us to an open discussion group. All future discussions ...

posted December 21, 2010

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  • Created: December 14, 2010
  • Type: Nonprofit Group
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