FMG Publishing
FMG Publishing Inc. is the parent company of industry focused trade publications – Business in Focus, Construction in Focus, and Manufacturing in Focus. We keep you informed about industry trends, success stories, and challenges. From boardrooms to factory floors to arenas for public policy, we shine a light on the stories that impact you.
Industry News
EQB cuts workforce, restructuring
EQ Bank (EQB), a subsidiary of Equitable Group Inc, will cut approximately eight percent of its 2,000-member workforce (full time equivalent) as it restructures operations under its new leadership. The reduction is likely to result in $20 million in cost reductions before tax and charges.
In a statement, Chief Executive Chadwick Westlake said, “These decisive, yet difficult, decisions focus our efforts and improve productivity to drive positive operating leverage and an improved efficiency ratio as we capture the profitable opportunities ahead.”
Daiken launches revolutionary new wood panel
A new sustainable wood panel has been designed by Daiken North America, a Huntsville, Ontario-based company that has partnered with Japanese firm Daiken to revolutionize forest manufacturing, an effort that has been in development since 2018.
With a $10 million boost in funding from the provincial government, the goal is to scale up production of its highly innovative DIO woodcore product, a first-of-its-kind laminated board that has been developed in Huntsville for global markets. The funding will be used to upgrade the production line, create jobs, and improve productivity.
U.S. manufacturing shrinks for eighth straight month
Manufacturing in the U.S. has faced its fair share of challenges over the last three years as recession conditions persist. Now in its eighth straight month of contraction, trade uncertainty, weak demand, and rising costs are worsening negative perceptions across the sector.
With the ISM index at 48.7, the sector continues to hover around the recession zone, which is leading to factories holding back and cautious decision making related to expansions and hiring. In fact, hiring freezes and layoffs are becoming the norm, as are longer supply delivery times and rising prices for materials, which are adding pressure to manufacturers whose margins remain tight.
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FMG Publishing Inc. is your premier source for insights into North American business and industry. Through exclusive interviews and in-depth articles, we keep you informed about industry trends, success stories, and challenges. From boardrooms to factory floors to arenas for public policy, we shine a light on the stories that impact you.
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A&H Equipment Co.
"A&H is proud to have another phenomenal article referencing our continued growth and success in the industry and highlighting our Rental program! Working with their team is always an amazing experience. From the preliminary discussions, to the interview, and the final design, it is always well organized and very professional!"
Melissa Weber, Marketing Manager
IPOANS
"I want to thank you and the FMG team that worked on the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia(IPOANS) for putting together a first-class publication. Well done, FMG Publishing! I look forward to working with FMG again."
Kevin Russell, Executive Director
Confederation Centre of the Arts
"I just wanted to pass along my thanks to the team at Business in Focus for producing the recent article highlighting Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. From our initial conversations about the opportunity to be interviewed for the publication, throughout the interview and approval process, to the finished article, it was a pleasure to work with you."
Jodi Marrin, Marketing Manager
Eimo Technologies
"I would highly recommend the positive exposure a company can receive through the Manufacturing in Focus publication. The whole process was well organized from seeing the company story to begin with, the interview process, and in the end a well written article and marketing material we can use to attract new customers."
Gary Hallam, General Manager, CEO
Nicholas Design Build
"Working with Construction in Focus magazine to showcase our company was a great experience. Their team demonstrated a good understanding of our industry, creating an article that beautifully captured our brand and expertise."
Angela Lerew, Director of Marketing
Dorsey Trailer
"We can't thank you and the team enough for the wonderful article on Dorsey Trailer. You guys were so easy to work with and we are grateful we had this opportunity. Again we really appreciate it and please let us know if you ever need anything from us."
Joseph Scott, Assistant Vice President
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