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January 2022 Newsletter
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We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. We look forward to a successful 2022!
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We are pleased to announce our January Member Spotlight - Laval and Jonathon Azzopardi.
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Laval Tool & Mould Ltd was founded by Larry Azzopardi in 1975. Jonathon, the youngest of 9 children, followed in his father's footsteps to become the President and CEO of Laval International, after spending 20 years in the manufacturing industry.
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Laval stands out as being consistent, innovative and dedicated to growth and diversity. Jonathon Azzopardi is the chair of the CAMM board of directors and is passionate about the industry. He takes pride in his participation on many committees, boards and charitable organizations, and remains humble as he sets an example in the community.
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I had the opportunity to ask Jonathon a few questions about himself and Laval.
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When did Laval join CAMM? Why?
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LAVAL was not part of the founders but was part of the original first group of members to form WAMM which was the predecessor to CAMM 35 year ago.
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What are the top 3 things people should know about Laval?
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- LAVAL invests in its people first and our 15 year history without a layoff is proof that our team comes before all else.
- LAVAL is a diversified company with sales in many markets and sectors making us a stable and competitive employer and supplier.
- LAVAL is a full turn key composite part solution provider to OEM’s and its supply chain.
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What were Laval’s biggest accomplishments in 2021?
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LAVAL biggest accomplishment of 2021 was the team we built and our ability to over come the adversity of trying to maintain operations in a pandemic. This team not only managed growth during this period of uncertainty but met our customers expectations while keeping our staff healthy and safe. I am very proud of what that they accomplished with all the struggles we encountered this year.
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What are your goals for 2022?
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Our Innovations division requires further investment to grow our composite parts division and this will require a large financial investment and structural changes in the upcoming year. We aspire to be the number one composite part solution provider in North America. To our company this means getting good at something that no other company is good at which is full turn key composites part solutions. Our goal for 2022 is to make the right investments in people and equipment to be this company.
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What is one thing that people should know about the industry?
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No one should ever underestimate the resilience and the reliability of Canadian Mould making industry. This industry has not only survived a global financial crisis and the threat of global competition from lower costs countries it has grown. We can also now say we survived pandemic and in the face of all this adversity we are stronger today than we have ever been.
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What is a fun fact about you?
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Fun fact about me is contrary to popular belief I am a true introvert. I aspire to be a good listener rather than be the first to be heard. I only become an extrovert to defend that which I hold dear to my heart.
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We appreciate Jonathon and Laval's participation in our Member Spotlight. If you have a suggestion for next month's issue, please email it to [email protected].
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Message from our President
Happy 2022! We have so much to celebrate and so many new activities on the go that you will want to continue to watch your notifications, newsletters and emails.
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Very soon, we will be launching some new member programs, continue our work on the websites and even see some new partners who want to share information that will be important for you, your team members and your business.
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We have been hearing for a while, that finding labour and being able to hire talent is a huge challenge for all organizations. In response, we have a few things going on.
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Diversity & Inclusion Project: Calling all members! Very soon you will be hearing from Lenox Mou, our intern from the University of Windsor. Lenox has been working with us to develop the foundation for a self assessment tool that will help member companies gage the level of diversity their workforce is accustomed to. This tool will be customized to our sectors. As a result, we need to gather some information from our member companies. With that in mind, we are looking for companies today that feel they have a well developed program for Diversity & Inclusion, right through to those who are maybe unsure and are not certain they have any strengths in this area. Your commitment to participate is really just a few minutes to answer some questions. IF you are a business owner, or have an HR lead that can help, please contact us to participate.
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Talent Development Sub Committee: There was a great deal of response from members who wanted to participate in this committee. We will be resuming activities this month and will be sure to put out the date and time soon for planning purposes.
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10 AI innovations for manufacturers
The future is here. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve productivity, inventory management, machine maintenance and other capital expenses. AI can help a manufacturing plant or machine shop run more smoothly by decreasing the time spent on mundane tasks and increasing efficiency. To help introduce you to the digital revolution, Canadian Metalworking has prepared a list of 10 technologies that are making AI-enabled factories of the future, a reality.
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Read the full article HERE
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Ontario passes the Working for Workers Act, 2021.
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Ontario passed new legislation to support workers. Within this new legislation are the Right to Disconnect policy which allows workers to disconnect at the end of the workday, without the expectation to stay in touch. The legislation also includes a ban on non-compete agreements, mandatory licensing of recruiters and temp-agencies, the right for deliver drivers to use the washrooms of the businesses they serve and an easier transition for internationally trained professionals to practice their professions in Ontario.
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For more information about this new legislation please visit the Ontario government website HERE
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If you have any questions regarding this new legislation please contact [email protected].
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Ontario Providing Relief to Employers
The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is cutting the average premium rate by 5.1%, in 2022. Since 2018, the reduction is premiums totals $2.4 billion. WSIB has also developed a new premium structure that ties premium rates to health and safety records. Read more HERE
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Funding Opportunities
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Canada Job Grant
The Canada Job Grant (CJG) is a funding program designed to reduce the costs of providing third party skills training to new and existing employees. There is a provincial stream for each province. Please visit the link below for detailed information for your province.
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Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation
The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) is a network aimed at helping manufacturers and innovation-based businesses overcome innovation challenges and is funded through FedDev Ontario Regional Innovation Ecosystem program. Through the network, businesses partner with post-secondary institutions who support their technical development project, leading to successful outcomes in less time and with less strain on resources. The SONAMI offers up to 50% of project cost. Details about SONAMI HERE
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If you are looking for more information about potential funding opportunities, please email [email protected]
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Events
Roundtable Webinar with Peninsula Canada
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Peninsula Canada provides Human Resources services, Health and Safety and legislation information. The round-table webinar will cover a range of topics including new government legislation and Covid-19. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with a Peninsula representative.
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For more information and to register please visit our website HERE
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To stay up-to-date on all CAMM events please visit our website Event page HERE
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Reminder - membership invoices were sent out in November 2021. Please ensure your dues have been paid to stay included in all member benefits lists. Also, it is important that you return your member application filled out, in its entirety, to ensure we have accurate contacts from all departments. Please return your application to [email protected].
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Please visit the link below to review your member benefits and stay tuned for many updates to this list in 2022.
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MEMBER TESTIMONIALS - We are looking for Member Testimonials. Why did you join CAMM? What offerings do you take advantage of? Is there anything that you would like to see in the future? Please send your response to [email protected].
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IMPORTANT REMINDER - Please ensure you have our current address updated within your files. 3475 Wheelton Drive Windsor, Ontario N8W 0A6 519-818-8866
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We want to make sure that you can stay connected with us!
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