Advanced Manufacturing. CETA makes goods manufactured by the region’s companies more competitive in the EU market. On day one of CETA’s provisional application, CETA eliminated EU tariffs on a wide range of industrial products of interest to the GTA and Golden Horseshoe’s businesses, such as: Pre-CETA tariffs chemicals and plastics up to 6.5% ICT products up to 14% machinery and equipment up to 8% medical devices up to 8% CETA provides clear and simple rules of origin which companies can use to determine qualification of its products for CETA benefits, as well as access to advance rulings on rules of origin and tariff classifications for its products. Toronto exporters will be able to have certain goods tested to EU standards by a certification body in Canada, and the results of the tests will be recognized by the EU, thereby avoiding testing duplication and minimizing costs. Processed Foods For many processed food manufacturers from the region, EU tariffs can be complex and prohibitive, for example: EU tariffs processed cereals up to €54.30/100 kg breads, pastries, and cakes start at €3.80/100 kg food preparations start at 12.8% toffees, caramel candy, and chocolate up to 9% + EA MAX 18.7% + AD S/Z *EA and AD S/Z: Additional specific duties which vary depending on the amount of dairy and/or grain and/or sugar in the product. MAX: Maximum applied EA tariff. CETA has eliminated all EU tariffs on processed foods (with the exception of sweet corn and refined sugar), providing food manufacturers with an advantage over many competitors entering the EU market. Automotive CETA opens up new opportunities for GTA and Golden Horseshoe automotive manufacturers to expand their presence in the EU. CETA’s comprehensive tariff elimination enhances the competitiveness of Canadian automotive goods over competitors such as the U.S. and Japan, for example: Pre-CETA tariffs Under CETA auto parts up to 4.5% 0% light motor vehicles for transporting goods up to 22% tariff phase-out over 3 years motor vehicles for > 10 persons up to 16% tariff phase-out over 5 years passenger light motor vehicles up to 10% tariff phase-out over 7 years CETA’s rules of origin reflect Canadian supply chains and production patterns. Under CETA, vehicles exported from Canada must contain at least 50% originating content to qualify for preferential tariff treatment in the EU. This will increase to 55% seven years after CETA’s provisional application. CETA also includes an annual origin quota under which u...
Advanced Manufacturing. The agreement provides $25,000,000 for the Energy-Water De- salination Hub and provides up to $10,000,000 to be used to issue a competitive solicitation for university and industry-led teams to im- prove the efficiency of industrial drying processes. The agreement provides $5,000,000 to ex- pand the technical assistance provided for water and wastewater treatment and xxxxxx- xxxx House direction on the related briefing. The Department is directed to summarize its efforts to work with key stakeholders in this area, including wastewater and drinking water providers, to maximize the investment of these dollars to high priority targets. The agreement provides $20,000,000 for research and development on technologies to achieve energy efficiency of water and wastewater treatment plants, including the deployment of alternative energy sources, as appropriate. The agreement provides $10,000,000 for the development of advanced tooling for light- weight automotive components to lead the transition to electric vehicle and mobility solutions to meet the national urgency for market adoption. The agreement provides up to $20,000,000 to continue the development of additive manu- facturing involving nanocellulosic feedstock materials made from forest products to over- come challenges to the cost and deployment of building, transportation, and energy tech- nologies. The Department is directed to further fos- ter the partnership between the national lab- oratories, universities, and industry to use bio-based thermoplastics composites, such as micro- and nanocellulosic materials, and large-area 3-D printing to overcome chal- lenges to the cost and deployment of build- ing, transportation, and energy technologies. The agreement provides up to $20,000,000 for the Advanced Manufacturing Office to work in coordination with the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office to support high-impact activities for the development and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, including on the economic use of low-carbon hydrogen for industrial proc- esses. The agreement provides $25,000,000 for the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) and the Carbon Fiber Technology Fa- cility. Within available funds for MDF, the agreement provides $5,000,000 for the develop- ment of processes for materials solutions. The Department is directed to support ac- tivities for conversion and retooling of man- ufacturing industrial facilities to support the domestic auto industry and to retain Ame...
Advanced Manufacturing. The College is leading the development of a coherent approach to ensure employers have the skilled workforce required in the aforementioned areas. This involves working in partnership with schools, third sector and universities to develop a pipeline of talent with a focus in above areas. In North Ayrshire, XLCC, based at Hunterston, is working in partnership with the College to increase the number of Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) courses available to prospective students across Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning campuses. Additional course content was provided in partnership their specialist training provider who delivered train the trainer sessions for college staff in the Spring of 2023 on cable manufacturing fundamentals. Once fully operational in 2025, the XLCC facility will support 900 jobs in the Hunterston area, with thousands more in the wider supply chain. Renewable technology, including a cutting-edge hybrid air source installation has been donated by industry partners and almost all staff have been upskilled in both qualifications and manufacturers training. This will allow the College to roll out re- skilling and upskilling in renewable heat technologies in the current academic year. In addition, Motor Vehicle staff have completed the PDA Hydrogen: An Introduction for Technicians SCQF level 7 offered through Energy Skills Partnership which will also enable reskilling and upskilling learning opportunities to be offered in this area. Priority area 4: Work-based learning and skills Institutions’ plans for work-based learning and apprenticeships and how institutions will work with key partners to understand and respond to the current and prospective skills needs of individuals through all stages of life, address employer, industry and regional skills needs and contribute to workforce planning. Ayrshire College, North Ayrshire Council, the Magnox Socio Economic Panel, the Scottish Funding Council and the Ayrshire College Foundation have worked in partnership to provide funding for The Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Skills Hub which will open in August 2023. This partnership approach has created the opportunity for the first time for North Ayrshire communities to access Modern Apprenticeships, firstly in Carpentry and Joinery. In AY 2023-24, The College will deliver to ten apprentices from Ayrshire company Xxxxx Xxxx LTD. The College is leading the development of a coherent approach to ensure employers have the skilled workforce required in the aforementioned a...
Advanced Manufacturing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or (if executed) in the DM License Agreement for DM1, if Xxxxxxxx reserves a Manufacturing slot as described in Section 2.10(a), Millennium may by written notice to Xxxxxxxx (a “Manufacturing Notice”) request Xxxxxxxx [***] to timely Manufacture (or have Manufactured) and supply to Millennium an amount of DM1 Manufactured utilizing the Manufacturing slot reserved by Xxxxxxxx pursuant to Section 2.10(a) (“Advanced Manufacturing Services”). Xxxxxxxx will reasonably consider the request set forth in Millennium’s Manufacturing Notice and will negotiate [***] with Millennium to enter into separate quality and supply agreements with Millennium, which are satisfactory to Xxxxxxxx, for the Advanced Manufacturing Services as contemplated below, provided no Advanced Manufacturing Services will commence unless or until the Parties execute such separate quality and supply agreements. Millennium may deliver a Manufacturing Notice at any time during the DM Option Term with respect to DM1 or, in the event that Millennium delivers an Exercise Notice to Xxxxxxxx with respect to DM1, after the expiration thereof and prior to the date that is [***] after the effective date of the DM License Agreement for DM1. Following Xxxxxxxx’x reservation of the Manufacturing slot pursuant to Section 2.10(a) and through the date [***] following Xxxxxxxx’x receipt of a Manufacturing Notice, the Parties will [***] negotiate and enter into separate quality and supply agreements with respect to the Advanced Manufacturing Services contemplated under this Section 2.10(h), which shall (i) contain supply terms reasonably acceptable to the Parties, including that [***] and (ii) be consistent with the terms of this Section 2.10(h) and Millennium’s policies. Xxxxxxxx shall, during the period in which the Parties negotiate the separate quality and supply agreements referenced in the immediately preceding paragraph and following such period, if the Parties enter into such separate quality and supply agre ement, as set forth in such separate quality and supply agreements, provide Millennium with such full access to its (and its Third Party CMO’s) sites, facilities, production, operations, testing, storage, books and records, quality system and any other information as is necessary or useful in order for Millennium to perform to its satisfaction a formal quality assessment and/or quality audit in respect of Xxxxxxxx’x Manufacturing and supply obl...
Advanced Manufacturing. Advanced manufacturing presents an opportunity for Australia and Israel to collaboratively improve products and processes with innovative and cutting-edge technology. Both countries are well placed to partner together for the mutual benefit. Advanced manufacturing accounts for roughly half of Australia’s $100 billion annual manufacturing output.11 The success of Australia’s advanced manufacturing is in part due to the collaboration with R&D institutions and the manufacturing sector. Advanced manufacturing in Israel is highly advanced in relation to digital systems such as Internet Of Things, cyber security and AI. Utilising this expertise from Israel can consolidate Australia’s industry 4.0-driven manufacturing sector through commercial partnerships. Example – Swinburne University Swinburne University’s Industry 4.0 Test Lab has partnered with Israeli company Plataine, to research techniques for manufacturing high volume, lightweight composites. The project will use a world-first process for 3D printing of industrial scale. Plataine was chosen considering its proven experience in Industrial Internet of Things and AI-based optimization solutions for advanced manufacturing and its strong track record of successful deployments in the aerospace, automotive and composites sectors. An FTA may encourage additional investment by both the Australian and Israeli Governments for investment in advanced manufacturing programs. Equal investment by the two Governments would strengthen relationships between the countries resulting in mutually beneficial opportunities.
