TORONTO — Thyssenkrupp Elevator Canada recently celebrated the two-year anniversary and the recent expansion of its Engineering Centre in Scarborough, Ont.
The $3-million, state-of-the-art facility opened in May 2017 and is the only one of its kind in Canada. The expansion brought its construction and modernization teams, as well as one branch, under its roof. More than 30 employees relocated, bringing the total number of employees at the Engineering Centre to 87.
The centre aims to address urban mobility challenges in Toronto and throughout Canada.
It features new installation and modernization engineering, Canadian board repair, elevator simulators, a customer showroom and a parts warehouse. Hundreds of service technicians and sales personnel are trained at the Engineering Centre annually, explains a release.
“The Engineering Centre exemplifies the investment and commitment we continue to make in Canada, and it represents a major milestone in building transportation innovation and service in Ontario and throughout Canada,” said Blaine Coupal, CEO of thyssenkrupp Elevator Canada, in a statement.
In addition to the Engineering Centre, thyssenkrupp Elevator Canada recently centralized multiple locations into its new shared services facility in Toronto. The modern 17,000-square-foot space is home to thyssenkrupp Elevator Canada’s finance, procurement, IT, payroll, HR and safety departments. Its design mirrors the Scarborough facility, creating a synergy throughout locations where open collaboration and vibrant spaces inspire employees to achieve more, adds the release.
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