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CTV News
17-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Barrie's business community mourns sudden death of respected leader, innovator
Barrie's business community is mourning the death of Stephen Loftus, a long-time pillar in the community. Barrie's business community is mourning the sudden death of a long-time pillar in the community who passed away late last week. Stephen Loftus, regarded as a respected leader, innovator and supporter of the community, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce stated in a press release issued Monday. "Through his work with Innovative Automation, Steve helped put Barrie on the map as a centre for advanced manufacturing and automation. However it was the way he led, with integrity, generosity and a strong sense of responsibility to his community, that truly set him apart," Paul Markle wrote, chief executive officer with the chamber. Loftus was a founding partner and board member of Barrie-based manufacturer Innovative Automation. "He believed in giving back, supported local education, economic development and was a proud supporter of the Chamber and the City of Barrie. His leadership and presence will be deeply missed," Markle continued. Loftus was 67. The cause of his death has not been released. A visitation is being held in Elmvale Tuesday and Wednesday, with a funeral mass to be held Thursday in Phelpston.
Cision Canada
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Innovative Automation Launches RoboClip™: A Game-Changing System for Automated Clip Placement
BARRIE, ON, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Following the success of RoboTape™ — the industry's most advanced robotic tape installation system and a strategic collaboration with 3M™ — a global leader in commercial bonding solutions. Innovative Automation Inc. is proud to unveil RoboClip™, a breakthrough solution engineered to automate the precise, repeatable placement of clips in high-performance manufacturing environments. RoboClip is the latest addition to Innovative Automation's growing portfolio of advanced production technologies, reinforcing the company's position as a leader in bonding, sealing, and fastening technology. Built with speed, flexibility, and accuracy at its core, RoboClip addresses a critical bottleneck in clip-based assemblies, offering manufacturers a better alternative to costly custom automation — without sacrificing performance. "RoboClip was developed to simplify clip installation and replace what previously had to be custom machinery." said Michael Lalonde, President and CEO of Innovative Automation. He continues,"As supply chains continue to shift, we see even greater demand for flexible and lower cost solutions. That's why we're committed to investing in innovation and solving our customers' challenges in new innovative ways." With a fully integrated robotic platform, RoboClip ensures consistent clip positioning across a wide range of part sizes and geometries. Its compact footprint and modular design allow for seamless integration into production lines. The system comes with an intuitive user-interface to make teaching points quick for operators or maintenance. Backed by decades of automation development experience and ongoing investment in R&D, Innovative Automation has established itself as a trusted partner for the development of unique automation processes. The company's engineering team excels at designing, testing, and refining advanced manufacturing solutions — combining creativity, technical depth, and hands-on problem solving. RoboClip is ideally suited for automotive, appliance, and industrial applications, where consistent clip fastening is critical to structural integrity and assembly quality. Like RoboTape, RoboClip delivers a measurable return on investment through increased uptime, reduced labor strain, and elevated product consistency. Founded in 1989 in Barrie, Ontario, Innovative Automation Inc. is a leading designer and integrator of advanced automation systems. The company supplies custom robotic systems, taping and fastening technology and AMRs to Fortune 500 companies in automotive, life-sciences, electronics, and more. See RoboClip in action at Automate 2025, May 12–15, Huntington Place, Detroit, MI – Booth 8500, Hall E.
