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Canadian Tooling & Machining Association November 2004
CTMA VIEW
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JAMIE BOWMAN ELECTED
NEW CTMA PRESIDENT
amie Bowman of J.P. Bowman Limited in Brantford,
Ont. was elected as CTMA’s new President for 2004-
2005 at the association’s Annual General Meeting on
September 24 th , 2004. Jamie has served on the Board
of Directors since 2000 as a Director, the Western
Ontario Chapter Chair, and most recently as the national
Vice President. Over the years, he has been actively
involved on the Apprenticeship Competition Committee,
the Conference Committee and he has been
instrumental in spearheading the CTMA’s
Apprenticeship Tax Credit Proposal that is beginning to
see some results in a proposed tax credit for employers
in Ontario. (See more about the AGM & Conference on
pages 4-7.)
New President Jamie Bowman
with 2004-2005 Board of Directors
Back Row (L-R): Paul Brisebois (Anchor Lamina), Trevor
Ludolph (Anchor Lamina), Ron Spraggett (Tipco Inc.), David
Glover (Harbour Advanced Machining), Rob Cattle
(Micrometric Limited), Horst Just (HJ Machine & Pattern)
Front Row (L-R): Horst Schmidt (Build-A-Mold), Ed Glover
(Harbour Advanced Machining), Jamie Bowman (J.P.
Bowman Limited), Les Payne (Universal Pattern)
WELCOME
RECENT NEW MEMBERS
Active Tool & Die Inc....................... Western Ont. Chapter
Advanced Machining Services Inc............Windsor Chapter
Canada Fujian Jinxin Powder Metallurgy..Toronto Chapter
Dumar Enterprises Ltd. ..................... Western Ont. Chapter
GE Canada Equipment Financing ..............Toronto Chapter
Grand Precision Machining Inc......... Western Ont. Chapter
Harvan Engineering Ltd.................... Western Ont. Chapter
Narmco Group/Central Stampings ............Windsor Chapter
IMTS 2004 SHOWS CLEAR
SHIFT IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES
By: Horst Schmidt Build-A-Mold Limited and
Ed Glover, Harbour Advanced Machining Ltd.
The International Machine Tool Show in Chicago, Illinois
(Sept. 4-17/04) was reduced in size from the show in
2001, both in number of exhibitors and in the size of the
booths by the major exhibitors. There was a clear shift
in the technologies exhibited with few if any manual
machines being shown. Even upgrades to manual
machines like electronic scales and add-on CNC
controls were not being shown. The industry has clearly
gone to CNC controlled machines and the CAD/CAM
software that supports them. In the sheet metal side of
the industry, the CNC punch press that used to nibble
unique shapes in sheet metal has now been replaced by
laser and water jet technology. The show is still clearly
an international show with representation from almost
every developed country recognized for their machine
tools.
Milling Machines
Spindle speeds are still topping out at between 25,000
and 32,000rpm’s but at higher horse power over a wider
range, some even achieving 60% or more of their horse
power at speeds as low as 60rpm. The preferred
bearing structure for these rpm’s is still ceramic balls
running on metal races with oil mist lubrication. Most
high accuracy machines now have refrigerated water
cooling through the ball screws and even the ways. Axis
drive systems are still dominated by ball screws with
only two or three linear motor machines being shown
and then just in small table travel machines. There have
been continued developments toward better finishing
capabilities with milling machines through faster travel,
more rigid construction, and controls with tighter path
capability. It also seems that the majority of machine
control manufacturers are moving to true PC-based
machine controls that are updatable and upgradeable
without the cost of new proprietary hardware.
Continued on page 8
Other Breaking News:
From the President’s Desk ........................ 3
AGM & Conference................................. 4-6
Apprenticeship Awards Luncheon ............ 7
Bringing Service People Into Canada ....... 9
Upcoming Events .................................... 12
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CTMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President:
Jamie Bowman, J.P. Bowman Limited
Tel: (519) 752-6533 Fax: (519) 752-0672
Vice President:
Horst Schmidt, Build-A-Mold Limited
Tel: (519) 737-6984 Fax: (519) 737-6572
Treasurer:
Horst Just, H.J. Machine & Pattern Ltd.
Tel: (519) 746-7077 Fax: (519) 746-6872
Past President:
Leslie Payne, Universal Pattern Co. Ltd.
Tel: (519) 622-8667 Fax: (519) 622-5758
Chapter Chairs:
Toronto
Ron Spraggett, Tipco Inc.
Tel: (905) 791-9811 Fax: (905) 791-4917
Western Ontario
Trevor Ludolph, Anchor Lamina Inc.
Tel: (519) 242-4152 Fax: (519) 740-8213
Windsor
David Glover, Harbour Advanced Machining
Tel: (519) 969-0641 Fax: (519) 969-0451
Directors:
Paul Brisebois, Anchor Lamina Inc.
Tel: (905) 274-3448 Fax: (905) 274-7303
Robert Cattle, Micrometric Ltd.
Tel: (416) 291-1974 Fax: (416) 291-5011
Ed Glover, Harbour Advanced Machining
Tel: (519) 969-0641 Fax: (519) 969-0451
Staff:
Julie McFarlane, Office Manager
Corey Brunsveld, Finance
Susan Kemp, Office Assistant
CTMA VIEW is published quarterly, and
features articles and information of
interest to members and others allied to
the precision metal cutting industry. To
receive additional copies of this
publication, or to make comments or
submissions, please contact us at:
Canadian Tooling &
Machining Association
140 McGovern Dr., Unit #3
Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7
Tel: (519) 653-7265
Fax: (519) 653-6764
Email: info@ctma.com
www.ctma.com
Active Tool & Die Inc.
25 Grand Avenue
Kitchener, ON N2K 1B2
CONTACT: John Jefferson
Tel: (519) 744-5881 Fax: (519) 744-5497
Email: active.tm@sympatico.ca
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Advanced Machining Services Inc.
6490 Hawthorne Drive
Windsor, ON N8T 1J9
CONTACT: Normand Marcoux
Tel: (519) 944-3433 Fax: (519) 974-6266
www.advancedmachiningservices.com
Email: sales@2000ams.com
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Canada Fujian Jinxin Powder
Metallurgy Co. Ltd.
26 – 570 Hood Road
Markham, ON L3R 4G7
CONTACT: Liah Yan
Tel: (905) 470-2362 Fax: (905) 470-8892
Website: www.fjgoldenstar.com
Email: fujianjinxin@bellnet.ca
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Dumar Enterprises Ltd.
270 Southgate Drive
Guelph, ON N1G 4P5
CONTACT: Rodney Adams
Tel: (519) 763-5217 Fax: (519) 826-9580
Email: radams@dumarenterprises.com
NEW MEMBERS
GE Canada Equipment Financing
2300 Meadowvale Blvd., Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5N 5P9
CONTACT: Ron Tratch
Tel: (905) 858-4900 Fax: (905) 858-4930
Website: www.gecapitalcanada.com
Email: ron.tratch@ge.com
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Grand Precision Machining Inc.
66 Sinclair Blvd.
Brantford, ON N3S 7Y1
CONTACT: John Stonham
Tel: (519) 757-1055 Fax: (519) 757-0788
Email: jstonham@worldchat.com
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Harvan Engineering Ltd.
62 Jack Ross Ave., P.O. Box 24021
Woodstock, ON N4S 8Y4
CONTACT: Harry Vleuten
Tel: (519) 537-8311 Fax: (519) 539-0521
Website: www.harvan.com
Email: harry@harvan.com
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Narmco Group/Central Stampings
2575 Airport Road
Windsor, ON N8W 1Z4
CONTACT: Don Rodzik, Jr.
Tel: (519) 969-3351 Fax: (519) 969-0063
Email: drodzikjr@narmco.com
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BY: Jamie Bowman, CTMA President
J.P. Bowman Limited, Brantford, Ontario
The CTMA has been the voice of the Canadian tooling
industry for over 40 years now. We are largely a
volunteer organization that serves to represent our
industry and its interests and to speak on the issues that
affect us most to anyone who will listen. Since 1963 the
CTMA has seen our industry through good times and
bad, but never has our industry seen times like these.
With pressures from OEM’s on cost and lead time
reductions, rebates and unrealistic terms, to the outside
pressures of foreign competition and increasing
overhead costs, we seem to be getting hit at all angles.
Never in our history has there been a greater need for
the CTMA, and never before has there been a greater
need for our industry to support it. It is only with the
support of it’s members and dedicated volunteers that
the association continues to grow.
I am very fortunate to be the incoming President with
such a talented, experienced and dedicated Board of
Directors to support me. I know that we have an
excellent team to tackle some very difficult issues facing
us in the months ahead. I can’t tell you the work and
sacrifice that your Board members make on your behalf
for the pure satisfaction of a job well done.
As many of you know, Les Payne recently stepped down
from the position of President. It would not be possible
for the CTMA to grow or even exist without dedicated
people like him. I can not properly describe or put into
words what Les has done for this organization, but I can
assure you that he has tirelessly represented us well
beyond the last 2 years as President. He has been
involved with the CTMA since 1987 and has held various
positions on the Board of Directors such as Western
Ontario Chapter Chairman, Treasurer and most recently
as President. Les even worked as the General Manager
of the association for seven years from 1989 to 1996.
His approach to the CTMA is at such a personal level,
that I think it will be quite some time before we will see
another President like him. With considerable personal
and professional sacrifice, Les has always put the best
interests of our industry ahead of his own. And the
CTMA is nothing but stronger for it.
In each organization, there are unique individuals that
are pivotal to the history and development of those
organizations. For the CTMA, Les is one of those
individuals. I know that sounds corny and I’m sure that
you have heard comments like this before, but I can
assure you, that this is truly the case when we are
speaking of Les Payne. In my years of involvement with
the CTMA Les has taught me the benefits of listening
(although my wife might disagree!) and the value of
compromise. Many times, I have witnessed impressive
displays of wise leadership, always with a smile and a
joke or two.
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
THANKS LES !!
Incoming President Jamie Bowman (left)
thanks Les Payne for his leadership & dedication
to the CTMA during his term as President from 2002-2004
and for his many years of service to the association.
The tooling industry has been part of my life for over
twenty years now and it is an honour to represent it on
behalf of my peers. Although I will do my very best, I
can only aspire to the level of vision and leadership that
Les has displayed. I am very lucky to have him as a
sounding board and to have him to call on for his
respected advice. Thank you Les for all that you have
done and continue to do for our association.
The strength of the CTMA is only gauged by the strength
of it’s members, so I call on all of our members to
become more active within our association to help
preserve & strengthen the tooling industry in Canada.
Together, we have a voice. I look forward to the
challenges in the months and years ahead and if you
have any questions or comments regarding how the
CTMA can help your business, we would be pleased to
hear from you.
Jamie Bowman, CTMA President
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Members of the affiliated associations in the Canadian
Machine, Tool, Die & Mould Federation met together at
the Oakwood Inn Resort & Golf in Grand Bend, Ontario
from September 24 to 26, 2004. The activities were
planned to maximize members’ time in covering the
many business agendas and providing delegates and
their families time to network and enjoy all the amenities
that the resort and area have to offer.
Board Members from CTMA and CAMM attended a
Federation Board Meeting on Friday morning which was
followed by the 11 th Annual Apprenticeship Competition
Awards Luncheon (see Page 7). The Keynote Address
was presented by Lori Nicholas on the “Health & Safety
Demands in the TDM Industry – Understanding Current
Trends” and Russell Gorham was presented with the
CTMA’s inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Award for his
excellent work with the Moulding Youth For Industry
Program.
Les Payne (left) presents CTMA’s inaugural
Volunteer Appreciation Award to Russell Gorham
Members attending the CTMA’s Annual General Meeting
received and approved reports on all of the association’s
activities over the past year and the elections for 2004-
2005 Board of Directors took place (see page 1 for
photo of CTMA’s new Board of Directors). The
Canadian Association of Moldmakers’ AGM was held
concurrently.
New CAMM President, Cyndi Butcher (far right),
presents CAMM’S New Board of Directors
during the Presidents’ Dinner.
2004 AGM & CONFERENCE
Members from all of the represented associations then
joined together for the Canadian MTDM Federation’s
AGM where delegates heard several reports from the
Federation’s working committees and a presentation on
outsourcing services by Vince Scialo from FIRST
INDEX. Delegates also participated in an open
discussion on global issues.
2004-2006 CANADIAN MTDM FEDERATION BOARD
L-R: Horst Just; Jamie Bowman, Horst Schmidt (Treasurer),
Ed Bernard (Chair), Ed Glover, Ted Callighen, Les Payne
(Past-Chair).
Missing: Miguel Petrucci (Vice Chair), Charmian Entine, Ed
Regan, Tom Meisels, Peter Sheliga
We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous
financial support. Your assistance greatly contributed to
the event’s success. Thank You!!
AGM & CONFERENCE SPONSORS
ABB INC.
ANCHOR LAMINA INC.
CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE TOOL &
TRANSFER LTD.
COMPACT MOULD LTD.
DADCO CANADA INC.
DORMER TOOLS INC.
FIRST INDEX
J. P. BOWMAN LIMITED
KALLER GAS SPRINGS
MICROMETRIC LIMITED
STEMA PUNCH & DIE INC.
TIPCO INC.
VALIANT MACHINE & TOOL INC.
Thank You ! Thank You ! Thank You !
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Weekend social events included the Presidents’ Dinner
with the ever-popular Ladies’ Gift Exchange, Golf and
Tennis Tournaments, a 1970’s Theme night “Saturday
Night Fever” for the whole family; wrapping up with the
Sunday Brunch & Sports Awards.
EARLY REGISTRATION PRIZE WINNERS
Conference Chair Paul Brisebois (centre) congratulates
Irys & Karl Jurdens (BES Tool & Die Ltd.).
LADIES’ GIFT EXCHANGE
Carol-Ann Tough is congratulated by Dave Sanders of
Cavalier Tool & Mfg. (left) and Trevor Ludolph of Anchor
Lamina (right) on being the first name drawn.
DIAMOND BRACELET WINNER
Ron Spraggett (Tipco), Rob Cattle (Micrometric) and Elke Just
(H.J. Machine) congratulate Paul Brisebois (Anchor Lamina)
on winning the draw for a 14kt Gold & Diamond Bracelet.
Thanks to Rob Cattle of Micrometric for donating the prize!
MORE 2004 AGM & CONFERENCE
TENNIS TOURNAMENT GANG
Ladies Doubles Champs: Eileen Payne & Cathy Wilson
Mens Doubles Champs: Scott Wilson & Jim McFarlane
Mixed Doubles Champs: Eileen Payne & Jim McFarlane
GOLF WINNERS
Top Foursome: Les Payne, Ed & David Glover, Dan Hagell
Ladies Longest Drive: Elaine Cattle, Micrometric
Ladies Closest-To-Pin: Carol Ann Tough, Anchor Lamina
Mens Longest Drive: Les Payne, Universal Pattern
Mens Closest-To-Pin: Dave Sanders, Cavalier Tool
BEST CHIP SHOT ON THE GOLF COURSE!!
Brendan Wilson (son of Scott Wilson of Dormer Tools)
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Mike & Catherine Moore, Valiant Machine & Tool Inc.
Roy & Luella Verstraete, Anchor Lamina Inc.
Thanks for your hospitality !!
Jacques & Viviane Viau, DMG Canada
PRESIDENTS’ DINNER 2004
Scott & Cathy Wilson, Dormer Tools Inc.
Cyndi Butcher-Hagell & Dan Hagell
David Glover & Jennifer Katt, Harbour Advanced Machining
Honourary Member Brian Taylor & Elizabeth Prokop
Ron & Carole Spraggett, Tipco Inc.
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BLOUNT CANADA LTD. RECEIVES
CTMA’S APPRENTICESHIP
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Scott Watson (centre) accepts Blount Canada’s Award of
Excellence in Apprenticeship Training from Carol
Olinski (Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities)
and CTMA Director Rob Cattle (Micrometric Limited).
At the Apprenticeship Awards Luncheon in September,
the winning apprentices in the Senior Category of our
11 th Annual Apprenticeship Competition were
announced and presented with their awards and prizes.
Awards in the Junior Category were not presented due
to insufficient entries.
Thank you to all of the companies that sponsored this
event by donating cash and prizes valued at almost
$8,000.00.
APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITION WINNERS
Winners are congratulated by Carol Olinski, MTCU (left) &
Rob Cattle & Ron Spraggett, CTMA Competition Committee
1 st Place: Steve Waechter, Blount Canada Ltd.
2 nd Place: Ron Lushman, Blount Canada Ltd.
3 rd Place: Thomas Armstrong, Sigma Engineering (Windsor)
Employer Award: Scott Watson, Blount Canada Ltd.
Honourable Mention: Dinesh Nadu, P.H. Molds Ltd.
(from British Columbia – not shown)
APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON
OUR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS
THAT SO GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED THE
APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITION THROUGH
DONATIONS TO THE
GEORGE H. SHAFFER EDUCATIN FUND
Blount Canada Ltd.
Burloak Tool & Die Ltd.
Brian Taylor
Canadian Progressive Tool & Transfer Ltd.
Densmore Tool & Die Works Limited
Exactatherm Limited
Frank J. Cox Sales Limited
Guhring Corporation
H. J. Machine & Pattern Ltd.
J. P. Bowman Limited
Manor Tool & Die
Micrometric Limited
O S G Canada Ltd.
Prothane Limited
Ross Strickland
SECO Tools Canada Ltd.
Sigma Engineering (Windsor) Inc.
Tate Industrial Sales
Tipco Inc.
Ultratech Tool & Gauge Inc.
Universal Pattern Co. Ltd.
Valenite-Modco Ltd.
Valiant Machine & Tool Inc.
Without Your Support It Wouldn’t Have Been Possible!
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Les Payne (right) thanks Lori Nicholas (left)
for her Keynote Address on Health & Safety Issues in the
TDM Industry at the Apprenticeship Competition Awards
Luncheon on September 24 th , 2004.
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Continued from Page 1
In five axis the “A” and “C” axis in the milling head is still
a major hold problem in anything over 40 horse power.
For large horse power machines, the trend has been to
place these axis in the table where there is more real
estate to develop effective dynamic holding and motion
systems.
Lathes and Turning Machines
The news in these machines is that they have added
milling heads so that both turning and milling operations
may be completed on one machine in one setup.
Controls on these machines are following the milling
controls by moving to true PC-based controls.
CAD / CAM
This part of the industry has moved to solid modeling.
Almost all suppliers are offering virtual assemble and
operation of final assemblies for on-screen verification of
function of final design. Design of assemblies are
integrated and linked so any changes made in one
component are reflected and made in all affected
components, thus design issues and conflicts are
immediately recognized and corrected. In CAM there
are very few good five-axis machining packages
available. Everyone is still stuck on 3-plus-2-axis
machining. It seems that most data transfer issues of
the past have been resolved and data starvation in
machining no longer seems to be an issue, even with
closer placement of points and faster machining rates.
Work Holding
There seems to be two major changes in work holding
technology. First, the newest and most efficient device
seems to be the electric switchable permanent magnet
systems. Second, is the fact that the work pieces no
longer need to be located square to the machine axis
since the machine axis can now be electronically
realigned to the work piece by way of touch probe
referencing. These systems are able to cut work piece
setup time to as little as 2 minutes.
Cutters and Holders
Almost all cutter systems have moved to insertable
types and the maximum number of flutes possible for a
given diameter. Where the inserts become too small,
the cutter system usually goes to interchangeable
cutting tips. For very small and conventional cutter
designs, solid carbide is now the standard. In almost all
cases the inserts and solid carbides are all coated with a
range of coatings based on the application of the
intended use of the cutters. The tool holding system of
choice is the shrink fit holder, which has the highest
holding force of any holder available.
Other Noted Technologies
Laser micro-welding is being offered by more laser
manufacturers but is still only used for small parts that
could be placed in a small desktop welding chamber.
Water jet cutting is now available in five axis. Further,
there are systems that compensate for the 5 degree
taper in the curf to keep the edge cut on the part square.
Inspection touch probes are moving to a continuous
contact system; part inspection is moving more to
video/optical systems; more inspection systems are
available for shop floor use (as opposed to clean room
use); and more systems are portable so that they can
move to the work piece as opposed to the work piece
being brought to them.
Visit to Wisconsin
Contacts made just prior to the IMTS resulted in an
opportunity to extend travel by one day to meet with
some key contacts that could assist in marketing the
capabilities of Canadian tooling companies. Two key
meetings took place with Jackson Machinery Inc. in Port
Washington, Wisconsin who is seeking a range of
subcontractors to provide details and machining to their
machine building operation, and Mercury Marine in Fond
du Lac, Wisconsin to introduce the availability and
capabilities of CTMA member companies. In both
cases, the individuals were provided with key contact
information to search out and contact CTMA members
for their future supplier needs.
We appreciate the support provided by the Program for
Export Marketing (PEMD) and the Dept. of Foreign
Affairs & International Trade for their financial assistance
and support of this activity.
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NEW PROCEDURE FOR BRINGING
SERVICE PEOPLE INTO CANADA
The Federal government has implemented a new procedure for
bringing service people into Canada for emergency and/or
after-warranty service.
Effective September 7, 2004, they will now be coming into
Canada under Section 5.32 in the FW1 Foreign Worker
Manual and are exempt from HRDC confirmation
requirements.
The service person should have the following:
• Letter, fax or email from Canadian company stating the
nature of the emergency and service required (helps to
indicate that the service is needed to keep Canadians
working and keep your business operating)
• Proof of citizenship, residence in country of origin
• Letter from service company confirming employment and
remuneration from foreign service company
The service person will be required to obtain a work permit at a
current cost of $150.00 Canadian and this permit usually is
specific to the one service call to the one Canadian company.
For service companies that qualify under NAFTA: Under
the provisions of NAFTA, sections 2.6 through 2.6.11, the
service person may be exempt from requiring a work permit
and/or may be able to obtain a work permit for up to a one-year
duration (not specified to a specific customer). However, this
work permit is specifically tied to equipment sold into Canada
by the company. Base requirements include proof of
citizenship of USA or Mexico, remuneration by foreign
company and proof of foreign residence.
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
TYSON TOOL COMPANY LIMITED
of Toronto, Ont. is pleased to
announce that Richard West has
joined the company as Sales
Manager. Richard has over 10 years
experience in the cutting tool industry
with a variety of well known cutting
tool manufacturers, and will be
responsible for the sales and
marketing of the Tyson Tool product lines (Widia, RTW,
D’Andrea, Menlo, etc) across Canada.
Keep more money in your
business!!
If you are working on projects that qualify
for the Federal Government’s SR&ED
program, we can help. Ward Weber
Associates specializes in tracking and
claiming SR&ED. We help our clients
from start to finish.
Our clients have more money in their
companies.
Can you afford not to call?
al@wardweber.com 519-342-9140
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From the Desk of Gary Koenig
Some time ago I wrote an article on Co-Insurance and it appears that it needs to be re-examined for two reasons;
one, there still seems to be a great deal of confusion as to the proper meaning of this Clause and; two, we find that
insurers are more frequently using this clause to reduce the amount payable on a claim. I am, therefore, presenting
my previous article below in the hopes of bringing this very important issue to your immediate attention.
I would like to address the consequences of violating what is known as a Co- Insurance Clause in your policy. This applies to
some of the items insured such as Building, Contents, and Business Interruption. I would suggest that you review your limits of
insurance for each of these items and be certain you have insured your contents and building (if you own) for at least 90% of the true replacement
cost. You will violate this clause and the co-insurance requirement if the amount insured is less than the co-insurance percentage required, which is
usually 80% Co or 90% Co. Such a violation will limit the amount paid to you following a loss or damage caused by an insured peril.
HERE’S AN EXAMPLE
Assume one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) is the current replacement cost of a building & its contents (stock &
equipment) owned by Smith’s Tool & Die. Replacement cost means, the cost of replacing, repairing, constructing or
reconstructing the property on the same or adjacent site, with new property of like kind and quality and for like occupancy
without deduction for depreciation.
Smith's Tool & Die coverage is subject to a 90% Co-Insurance. The minimum limit of insurance is calculated at $90,000. But,
Mr. Smith decides to insure his building & contents for $75,000. His thinking is that he probably will not incur a total loss and
wants to reduce his premium cost.
Unfortunately, a water damage loss occurs in the amount of $15,000. Mr. Smith is a co-insurer to the extent he failed to properly
insure his building, stock & equipment. As a result he receives $12,450. (less his deductible). Even though Smith had $75,000.
of insurance, he loses $2,500 on his claim. You can calculate the penalty by using the following simple equation:
“Should Insure” “Did Insure” “Under Insured or Co-Insured”
$90,000. Minus $75,000. = $15,000. (approx. 17%)
Suffered Loss of $15,000. Minus 17% “Co-Insured Amount” = $12,450. “Claim Received”
This concept is an important consideration when determining your own insurance coverage. Also noteworthy is the fact that insurance companies
are not too keen to provide insurance to a company that is under insuring itself. From past experience, insurance companies know the problems that
can be encountered when it comes time to adjust a claim.
Gary Koenig
P.W. Harrison & Sons Insurance Broker
P.W. Harrison & Sons is endorsed by the CTMA as a preferred broker specializing in industrial risk insurance for tooling
& machining companies. To find out more about this CTMA Affinity Program, contact Gary Koenig at 1-888-280-8853.
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ANTEC – 2004
By: Horst Schmidt, CTMA Vice President
In May this year, I recently traveled to Chicago to attend
ANTEC 2004 (Annual Technical Conference) hosted by the
Society of Plastic Engineers. Over the three day technical
sessions more than 300 papers were presented covering 33
subject areas. At most times 10 sessions were running
simultaneously in 10 different rooms which only allowed you to
change rooms between sessions. In addition an exhibition was
running in the main exhibition space on the Navy Pier. The
papers themselves ranged from shop floor developments to the
most sophisticated experiment conducted at the molecular
level. Presenters ranged from well-seasoned shop floor
practitioners to world-class scientists in the field and subject
matter. Subject matter ranged from incremental improvements
to ground breaking discoveries that had the potential of
revolutionizing parts of our industry as we know it today. This
was one of the most concentrated mass of knowledge in our
industry that I have ever encountered.
This event provided an overview of plastic technology for the
near future with some indication as to where current technology
is going and what future technology has in store for us. The
entire proceedings were available on disc to allow each
participant to review those sessions that they were unable to
attend due to being at another simultaneous session. Virtually
every developed nation and some of the developing nations
like China and India presented several papers.
Each of the subject areas were supported by a minimum of six
papers with some having as many as 36 papers on a given
subject matter. If there was a development it was reported on
at ANTEC.
Conclusions/Recommendations:
The ANTEC Conference needs to be attended every year to
stay current with plastic technology in any given area of interest
and to gain an insight into the direction that technological
developments in plastic will be going in the short and long term.
ANTEC also provides the opportunity to get onboard with some
leading edge technology to establish a lead position in the
industry and possibly globally. There is also the opportunity to
interface with the brightest leaders in the industry to resolve
some of our most critical issues and problems in plastics.
RECENT MEMBERSHIP PLAQUE RECIPIENT
ALTOMAX INC.
Alan Glen of Altomax Inc. (left) receives membership plaque
From CTMA Director Rob Cattle of Micrometric Ltd.
REMINDER !!
WAGE & BUSINESS SURVEY 2004
By now members will have received their 2004
Wage & Business Survey questionnaires.
REMEMBER, in order to receive the results,
you must participate … be sure to take some
time to go on-line to complete your survey or fill
out the hardcopy questionnaire and submit it to the
CTMA office.
If you have any questions, or need another copy of
the questionnaire, please contact Julie at the
CTMA office Tel: (519) 653-7265 Email:
info@ctma.com.
Make sure your company
gets its R&D Tax Credits!
The Canadian and Ontario Governments both have tax
incentive programs to encourage companies to do R&D.
These programs combined can reimburse your firm
up to 70% of the R&D labour cost, as a cash refund
or investment tax credit.
From our experience with the tooling industry, we know
that many plants have a lot of experimental
development taking place on the shop floor.
The key to getting the tax credits is preparing a claim
that properly documents the R&D work and the
associated costs. We can help you do this.
Call Jim Moore in Windsor at (519) 944-0411
Moore Global
A MEMBER OF THE
Magna Moore Group
R&D Tax Credit Specialists
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INDUSTRY PULSE RATE
TAKEN OCTOBER 2004
• Large shops that can take on entire programs are
very busy; medium sized shops are steady; smallsized
shops are struggling
• Slow, but expect turn around to begin soon
• Too busy, running out of capacity
• Good opportunities currently exist in Midwest USA
and Europe
• Some customers that have outsourced to Asia are
coming back to North America for tools
• Steady, future uncertain
• Business is inconsistent (slow, busy, then steady);
work is coming in waves
• Lots of overtime to get rush jobs out but slow again
once they are delivered
• Steady, but putting in overtime to meet deadlines
• Quoting has slowed again
• Cautiously optimistic
• Healthy backlog; expect to be busy through Spring
2005
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UPCOMING EVENTS
2004
Oct. 21 CTMA Board Meeting Cambridge
Oct. 26 Safety Group Sponsor Conf. Toronto
Nov. 3 Western Ont. Chapter Meeting Cambridge
Nov. 4 CAMM Moldmakers Trade Fair Windsor
Nov. 15 Wage Survey Return Deadline National
Nov. 17 Safety Group Meeting Windsor
Nov. 25 CMTDM Federation Board Mtg. Toronto
Nov. 25 Toronto Chapter/CPIA Meeting Brampton
Dec. 1-4 Euromold Frankfort, GERMANY
2005
Jan. 10 Wage Survey Results Release National
Jan. 10 ISTMA-Americas B.C. Survey National
Jan. 12 CTMA Board Meeting Cambridge
Jan. 21 CMTDM Federation Board Mtg. Cambridge
Feb. 10 Toronto Chapter/CPIA Meeting Toronto
Feb. 16 Safety Group Meeting Windsor
Mar. 10 Western Ont. Chapter Mtg. Kitchener
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