Spot Welding vs. Clinching: Making the Right Choice for your Shop
Resistance spot welding vs. clinching: What’s the better choice for metal joining in your shop? Both methods have pros and cons, and the decision between machines depends on several factors,…
Navigating Labour Shortages Issues in HVAC and Metal Fab
It’s no secret the manufacturing industry is facing a skilled labour shortage. It’s reported that Canada’s economy lost $13 billion in 2021 due to the nationwide skilled labour shortage. Since…
A Guide to Business Growth for Metal Fabrication Shops
Every HVAC and metal fabrication business has unique needs and requirements to remain functional and profitable. Whether your shop is large or small, making smart strategic decisions focused around business…
Rick McLean’s Retirement
At long last, the date of my retirement has arrived! On January 17th, 23 years after joining Empire Machinery, I will leave my desk for the last time. My career…
Lease to Own Equipment: Is It Right for Your Business?
As the new year approaches, financial forecasting should be a top priority for business owners. It goes without saying the current state of Canada’s economy is a source of concern…
Top 3 Considerations for Metal Fabrication Shop Floor Layout in 2022
Regardless of the products your metal fabrication, HVAC or roofing shop produces, optimizing the shop floor layout can assist in timely order fulfillment and help to maximize the efficiency of…
How to choose the RIGHT Plasma Table or Press Brake for your NEEDS!
About Press Brake & Plasma Table Buyer’s Guides A step-by-step guide to buying your new machine. The road to a more efficient shop floor starts here. Over the past 30…
Getting your shop in shape
The importance of good sheet metal machinery layout to your company’s operations by Richard Budzik | SNIPS magazineUsed with permission. With today’s high wages, every employee must be kept working…
Direct Lines Make Getting in Touch Easier
DIAL US DIRECT! To save you time, we now have direct lines to many of the team members you need to connect with at Empire Machinery. Rick McLean, President: 204.800.0392…
Empire Machinery COVID-19 Update
As Winnipeg, Canada and the world respond to the quickly changing nature of COVID-19, we recognize our duty to minimize it’s spread and protect the health of our employees, customers…
While CMPX 2020 Has Been Postponed – Our Special Prices Are Still in Effect!
Save on our Rotary Machines, Plasma Tables, Spotwelders, and much more! Download our CMPX 2020 FLYER to view the special prices and specifications. SPECIAL PRICES ARE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!…
CMPX 2020 is March 25 – 27 in Toronto
The CMPX Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is one of North America’s largest trade shows for the mechanical industry. It’s a great source of products, information, equipment and…