Partners of MMTS 2026

CMTDA

The CMTDA is a trade association dedicated to marketing machine tools and services in Canada through distributorship companies. Founded in 1942, the CMTDA currently consists of over 80 members. The CMTDA website maintains interactive reports of Machine Tool sales data from 2008. The CMTDA is always accepting applications for new members. You can download the application form from the CMTDA website.

CTMA

The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) was established in 1963 by uniting various trade associations into one strong organization that represented the Tooling Industry in Canada. The tooling industry encompasses all involved in the design, manufacture, repair, or assembly of tools, dies, moulds, models, patterns, jigs, fixtures, gauges, machinery, machining systems, robotics, automation equipment, machine shop products, cutting tools and all related industries and service providers including general jobbing. Membership is restricted to manufacturers and industry suppliers as associate members to ensure that the CTMA will always be devoted to manufacturing in the tooling and machining sectors in Canada. Membership has continued to increase, resulting in the formation of Chapters in Windsor, Toronto, and Western Ontario. These chapters meet regularly and provide networking opportunities for members.

APMA

The APMA is Canada’s national association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies, advanced technology, and services for the worldwide automotive industry. In 2018, automotive parts shipments were over $35 Billion, and the industry employment level was over 100,000 people. The Association was founded in 1952 and its members account for 90% of independent parts production in Canada. The Association’s fundamental objective is to promote the original equipment (O.E.) automotive supply manufacturing industry both domestically and internationally. The Association provides important industry representation to both Federal and Provincial Governments, supports regional government initiatives, and creates and executes global marketing initiatives to develop trade and business opportunities for our membership. In addition to advocacy, the APMA also provides its members business development solutions and opportunities as well as guidance and assistance on modernizing their operations to suit the needs of Industry 4.0.

CWB Group and EWI

When it comes to welding technology, EWI focuses on helping customers identify their challenges, develop technical solutions to address them, and set them up for successful implementation. Questions addressed to EWI experts are often open-ended: Where do we start? How do we fix or improve something? What are our options for materials and processes? EWI’s robust R&D teams and testing labs support the decisions your company needs to make.

CWB Group picks up where EWI leaves off to help companies meet industry standards once procedures are in place. The group can answer questions like these: How do we comply with industrial regulations and meet quality criteria? Who can validate our applications? How can we effectively ramp up our workforce for production? CWB offers welding certification, management systems registration (ISO), shop floor safety and quality inspection, and training and membership services.

NGen

NGen is the industry-led, non-profit organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, one of five national networks supported by Canada's ambitious Innovation Superclusters Initiative. NGen is founded on the principle that digital transformation in advanced manufacturing will enrich the lives of Canadians, delivering better products and good jobs while generating the economic growth essential to a better future.

AI 4 Manufacturing Canada

AI 4 Manufacturing Canada is an industry non-profit organization that takes a leadership role in educating Canadian manufacturers and technology companies on how to best adopt artificial intelligence (AI). The focus is networking of manufacturers, technology companies, consultants, suppliers, educational institutions, and governments with the exchange of information, advocacy, innovation, and collaboration.

Canadian Association of Moldmakers

The Canadian Association of Moldmakers (CAMM) is Canada’s leading national association representing moldmakers, service providers, and suppliers to the global moldmaking industry. Established in 1981 as the Windsor Association of Moldmakers (WAMM), CAMM has evolved to support and advocate for the industry on both national and international stages. With a commitment to promoting the mold-making sector, CAMM provides representation to the government, influences policy, and creates trade and business opportunities for its members. Guided by an active Board of Directors made up of industry leaders, CAMM continues to support the educational sector, fostering the next generation of talent to ensure the industry’s growth and technological advancement.

Canada Makes

Canada Makes is a network dedicated to promoting the adoption and development of advanced and additive manufacturing (AM) in Canada. Canada Makes is focused on facilitating the connection of organizations locally, nationally, and internationally to promote collaboration and innovation in additive manufacturing.

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)

Founded on a commitment to collaboration, trust and innovative leadership, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) stands out today as an inclusive and diverse not-for-profit organization supporting the growth and success of more than 3,000 manufacturing companies representing over 225,000 of their employees across Quebec. Our network has grown to over 36,000 manufacturers in more than 450 communities across 60 consortium regions in every province and territory of Canada. Everyday EMC is helping manufacturers lower costs, access greater opportunities, and improve efficiencies in the day-to-day complexities of running a manufacturing operation. For more than a quarter-century, now as Canada’s largest and most active manufacturing consortium, EMC is responsible for contributing significant knowledge, expertise and resources towards advancing the Canadian manufacturing sector.

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REAI

The Regroupement de l’Automation Intelligente (REAI) fosters collaboration among Québec’s intelligent automation companies to deliver projects that would otherwise be unattainable. By representing the industry to government and institutional bodies, promoting member expertise, and connecting manufacturers with automation solutions, REAI accelerates digital transformation across Québec’s industrial sector. Through networking, project facilitation, and outreach, REAI champions innovation and cooperation, advancing its vision to make Québec a global leader in intelligent.

STIQ

Founded in 1987, STIQ is a multi-sector association of Quebec businesses whose mission is to develop business relationships and improve the competitiveness of manufacturing companies to foster the growth of our economy. STIQ is dedicated to improvement of the supply chain efficiency and doing so by helping suppliers develop their business, diversify their customer base and identify business opportunities with prime manufacturers. STIQ offers professionals and technical services for suppliers’ research, evaluation and assistance as well as organizing a number of networking events.

VR/AR Association

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between XR, mixed reality, spatial computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) solution providers and end-users that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, helps develop industry best practices, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies.

Canadian Metalworking

At Canadian Metalworking it is our ongoing goal to write about the technologies that matter to Canadian manufacturers from coast to coast, technologies that can have a dramatic effect on shop productivity. Each issue of Canadian Metalworking features new product information, technology advice, and stories from innovative shops. During the year readers can expect in-depth coverage of milling, turning, grinding, EDM equipment, quality and measurement devices, and additive manufacturing technology, as well as software and IT designed for the manufacturer. Canadian Metalworking also is home to information about the consumables of our industry, including carbide inserts and tooling.

Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing industry thought leaders, keeping an eye on what’s next from additive manufacturing, software, and robots to virtual reality and the Industrial Internet of Things, we keep industry professionals up to date on the innovations that are leading the charge of advanced manufacturing. We are committed to keeping our readers informed about relevant news, technology and advances that improve their ability to make decisions in an intensely competitive global environment.

Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET)

Launched in August 2025, our flagship publication builds on SME’s rich publishing legacy that dates back to 1935. The reimagined Manufacturing Engineering & Technology integrates the best content from its predecessors (Manufacturing Engineering and Smart Manufacturing) as well as SME Media’s Additive Manufacturing and Aerospace & Defense annual reports, Motorized Vehicles and Tooling & Workholding supplements, and 30 Under 30 report into a single, comprehensive magazine. Readers can access MET’s content in print and digital formats and stay engaged with our manufacturing community across a wide range of social media platforms.