Hardest hit by the economy, since the recession ended more than 21/2 years ago, factories have been contributing disproportionately to the recovery in hiring and the overall economy. But why? Both consumers and companies tightened their belts, not eliminating purchases in the tough times, simply delaying them. Now consumers are buying more goods, and companies are investing in industrial machinery.

An interesting gap has emerged from this recovery. With US unemployment sitting around 9%, why are factories crying that there is a shortage of skilled labour? Were the factories who fell victim to the recession in the rust belt not chock full of skilled workers? As in any large economic shift, the economy that emerges from the dust is not the same as the one that fell victim in the first place. Lean economies cause the strong companies to evaluate their processes, and become as efficient as possible. In the case of manufacturing, automation made this possible. As automation has transformed factories and altered the skills needed to operate and maintain factory equipment, the laid-off workers, who may be familiar with the old-fashioned equipment, are often unqualified to run the new automated systems.

For more information Please contact:

Steve Mai
130 Thompson Drive
Cambridge Ontario
N1T 2E5
T 519.620.1906
contact@eclipseautomation.com

ECLIPSE AUTOMATION INC. ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO CUSTOM MANUFACTURING WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW FACILITY

Cambridge, ONTARIO, Canada, February 15, 2012 — Eclipse Automation Inc. announced today that it will strengthen its manufacturing presence in the fabrication market by opening an additional manufacturing facility in Cambridge.

The new facility, operating as Eclipse Custom Manufacturing, is fully staffed and is beginning fabrication immediately.  This 25,000-square-foot facility houses fabrication equipment, Mig/Tig welding equipment, two 10 ton, 60 foot span cranes and fabrication equipment plus state of the art sand blast and painting facilities.  The new facility provides 25 full-time jobs.

“As a leading automation supplier, Eclipse is applying its 20-plus years of expertise to better serve the fabrication needs of a range of industries,” said Steve Mai, president of Eclipse Automation.  “We have manufacturing know-how and program management expertise that is highly sought by our customers.  This new facility reflects our commitment to leveraging our capabilities in manufacturing while at the same time remaining a strong supplier partner to our automation customers.”

The new facility, housed at 90 Thompson Drive in Cambridge incorporates welding capabilities including mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminum, as well as mixed material options. Final finishing in the sandblast and paint facility can accommodate projects 18 ft wide, 32 ft long, and 16 ft high. The advanced capabilities of Eclipse Automation can be integrated as well, including machining processes, PLC programming, electrical wiring and hydraulic piping as options if desired. The plant is designed to offer the flexibility to undertake full sub-assembly manufacturing, custom fabrication, and build-to-print replication projects.

With the workforce in place and the first contracts already rolling in, Eclipse Custom Manufacturing has proven its abilities in the marketplace. Mr. Mai states, “Eclipse prides itself on quality and customer service. Our customers are our business and we will instil and maintain the same level of training and focus in this new endeavour as we have always done.”

About Eclipse Automation Inc.
Eclipse Automation Inc.(www.eclipseautomation.com) is a leading supplier of custom automated manufacturing equipment and engineering services to energy, life sciences, transportation, and other manufacturing industries. Eclipse Automation partners with companies worldwide to build efficient and profitable assembly and testing operations. With facilities in Ontario, Canada, Eclipse Automation Inc. focuses on optimization and streamlining for their customers to ensure long term sustainability.

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