Posted By RON THOMSON, FOR THE SUDBURY STAR

Sudbury is known for its mining industry, but one project may take the local industry out of this world.

Space Resources Canada -- a collection of Canadian companies working together to develop technology for space exploration -- has been doing integration tests with NASA this week at the Ethier gravel pit in Garson.

Michael D. Winship, President & Chief Operating Officer of HudBay Minerals Inc., a leading integrated base metals mining company focused on growing its business through operational optimization, strategic investing, mine development and exploration made a comprehensive presentation to SAMSSA members on October 16th that was attended by 94 members in Sudbury. HudBay is a member of the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Index.

As various industries seek to find ways to keep from slipping during a shaky economy, one Sudbury designer and manufacturer of fall protection products has braced itself by reaching out to women.

Norguard Industries, which celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year, is seeing continued success with its Go Pro-Girl line, featuring harnesses and lanyards specially designed to cater to growing demand and increasing requests.

By HAROLD CARMICHAEL, THE SUDBURY STAR
September 12, 2009

A little more than a year ago, Symboticware Inc. was a fledgling Greater Sudbury company operating out of a basement.

Today, it's got an office in downtown Greater Sudbury staffed by seven very busy people.