C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. (Crozier) announced the appointment of two new partners and five new associates across multiple disciplines and offices in Ontario. GOLDBECK SOLAR announced the signing of a long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract with Neoen for the Canadian Fox Coulée solar plant, in Alberta. Linde signed a long-term agreement to supply clean hydrogen to Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project. Winning three awards, Mercedes-Benz Vans has been recognized once again by the Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards. Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has chosen its preferred EPCM partner for building Europe’s first lithium converter. This decision follows the final building permit and 100 million EUR in funding from the State of Brandenburg and the German Railway Authority. Under the headline "Meet the CEO of a company whose products have touched your life—without you knowing it," the Toronto Star featured our board member and the CEO of Siemens Canada, Faisal Kazi.
Our member, Airbus Canada, and the Government of Quebec announced that they are extending their partnership until 2035. Congratulations to our member Major Wire Industries on its 140th anniversary! Congratulations to our member Miele Canada on its newest Miele Experience Centre (MEC) at CF Sherway Gardens, Etobicoke! John Cappella has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Porsche Cars North America. Prior to this, he served as the President and CEO of Porsche Cars Canada since September 2022. Congratulations, John, and thank you for the great cooperation during your time here! Our member Roland Berger's EV Charging Index 2024 shows Canada is doing well in public charging sufficiency. However, substantial investment in charging infrastructure is essential.
Our member Airbus delivers first ACH160 in Canada: The ACH160 will commence operations immediately, as the first of its kind delivered in North America by Chartright Air Group, a leading provider of private aviation services in Canada. Our member Bosch is celebrating 70 years in Canada! The company established its first local office in Montreal in 1954 and has since expanded its presence with offices in numerous locations across the country. Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its healthcare presence in North America. In Canada, they have taken over a 250,000 sq. ft. fulfillment facility near Toronto, operational since May 2024. Additionally, they are developing a new 130,000 sq. ft. fulfillment center in Toronto, set for completion in late 2025. Siemens Canada is investing approximately $14 million to modernize its 10,400 sq m manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec. This multi-phased project aims to optimize the plant's efficiency and capacity, positioning it for future growth.
With more than 30 years of experience, the BMW Group is a pioneer in the field of 3D printing. Now it also manufactures many work aids and tools for its own production system in various 3D printing processes. BNP Paribas in Canada has achieved the prestigious Platinum Level Parity Certification from La Gouvernance au Féminin - Women in Governance, marking the third consecutive year of advancing their certification level. On May 28, they celebrated this honour at the Annual Recognition Gala, a testament to the dedication of the entire organization to promoting gender equality and diversity in the workplace. The International Business Consultancy and our member, Nexa Avenue, started its monthly Business Webinar Series on May 21 with the topic "Transform! From Diversity to Inclusion." Companies are operating with partners from all around the world. Organizations understand that it is important to work on better inclusion of diverse teams, yet many initiatives are backfiring. Why is that? Nexa Avenue presented 20 attendees' ideas on how to overcome intercultural barriers. Check below for more webinars! The ZEISS Group was able to continue its double-digit growth despite a challenging market environment in the first half of fiscal year 2023/24. The Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) segment achieved another significant increase in revenue in the first half of the year.
Our member Baymag, Canada’s sole producer of magnesium oxide and a member of the Refratechnik Group of companies, is advancing sustainable mining through its partnership with PMAP Minewater Corporation. Their innovative AI-enhanced, MgO-based wastewater treatment technology revolutionizes mine tailings management, facilitating effective and efficient mining and mine permitting processes. This collaboration not only promotes the recovery of critical minerals but also highlights commitment to global environmental sustainability and responsible mining. Read More Policaro Group opened a new BMW dealership in Etobicoke, marking the group’s second BMW retail centre in the Greater Toronto Area. Designed to BMW’s latest Global Corporate Image and equipped with the latest in Electric Vehicle infrastructure, BMW Etobicoke provides customers with a comprehensive array of BMW products and services. Read more Crozier has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2024, presented by Mediacorp Canada Inc., for the second year in a row. Crozier is an employee-owned consulting firm in the land development and building industry. Headquartered in Collingwood, with offices in Milton, Toronto, Bradford, and Guelph, Crozier supports the private sector across Ontario by advancing residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and First Nations projects. Read more Lufthansa Allegris, introducing a fresh travel experience on extended flights, is set to commence its regular operations on May 1, 2024. The flight of the Airbus A350 equipped with Allegris amenities will journey from Munich to Vancouver. Following Vancouver, Toronto will become the subsequent destination, with selected flights alternating between the two cities during the initial months of service. Read more Congratulations to our members, SAP Canada and Siemens Canada, on being named Canada's Greenest Employers! Canada's Greenest Employers is an editorial competition organized by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. This special designation recognizes the employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations. Read more Metrolinx has selected Siemens Mobility to oversee the maintenance of tracks, signals, and right-of-way in Toronto's Central Region passenger railway infrastructure. This collaboration expands Siemens Mobility's maintenance portfolio from the West Region and includes signal and communications services at the Metrolinx Network Operations Center. Read more