Canada's Technology Triangle Inc welcomes new business and has collaborated with community partners to facilitate the following new additions to our community. Read on below to learn more about these success stories!

Your Contacts:
W.T. (Bill) Elliot, Director, Business Development

(519) 747-2541 x403
Catharine Gerhard, Business Development Officer

(519) 747-2541 x407

Early Warning, Waterloo
Early Warning develops state-of-the art early warning systems that automatically and rapidly detect trace amounts of specific bacteria, viruses and parasitic protozoa. It makes use of advances in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and wireless technology to create a new generation of low cost biosensors and early warning systems.

"We were seeking a location possessing world leaders in water technologies, diverse engineering and communications disciplines, and nanotechnology know-how. Not only did Waterloo offer a vast talent pool, the close proximity of office space to the University of Waterloo was also a key factor since we are collaborating with four Waterloo professors and various students in our development effort." - Kenneth Berall, Vice President Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Early Warning

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Thomas Magnete, Kitchener
Thomas Magnete offers a wide range of electromagnetic actuators, electrohydraulic valves and systems, for the entire area of automotive engineering as well as hydraulics for mobile machines.

"The choice of the location in Canada's Technology Triangle was influenced by a number of factors, but ones that were particularly important to us were the availability of a highly skilled work force, a great manufacturing tradition, and proximity to outstanding and outward looking institutions of higher learning. Cambridge is very strategically located, yet affordable, in terms of prospective automotive customers and the supply base that we will need." - Mr. Dietrich Thomas, co-President, Thomas Magnete GmbH

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Schmalz Vacuum Technology Ltd., Cambridge
Schmalz Vacuum Technology Ltd. is a subsidiary of J. Schmalz GmbH, which is a leading company in the sector of vacuum handling technology. Schmalz develops, produces and sells vacuum components & gripping systems, vacuum handling systems and vacuum clamping systems. Schmalz has been increasing the efficiency and profitability of operations for hundreds of clients worldwide since its vacuum technology was introduced in 1984. At the moment, almost 500 people work at Schmalz (worldwide).

"Canada is an important market for Schmalz Gmbh. Our innovative products will help Canadian companies streamline their processes and improve productivity at competitive prices for a faster return on investment." - Ludwig Seegraeber, General Export Manager, Schmalz Gmbh Germany

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The Regus Group, Kitchener
The Regus Group is the world’s leading provider of pioneering workplace solutions, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the largest network of videoconferencing studios. The Regus Group delivers a new way to work, whether it’s from home, on the road or from an office.

"We’re happy to provide our clients with the opportunity to work in one of the most attractive, high profile buildings in Kitchener, our new Kitchener centre is the perfect alternative for those clients seeking cost-effective office space compared to the much higher rates in Toronto. It also provides a great alternative for those clients wanting to avoid what can often be an hour-plus commute into Toronto. Our advanced telecommunications and networking capabilities make it convenient and easy for companies of all sizes to quickly establish satellite offices." - Wes Lenci, Regional Vice President for Regus

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INO (National Optics Institute), Kitchener
INO's mission is to serve Canadian industries by enhancing their overall competitiveness. INO's comprehensive services for entrepreneurs, advanced manufacturers, and R&D organizations include consultation; module, product, and system design and development; process development, and short-run production. Since its foundation in 1988, INO has successfully completed over 3,500 R&D projects with industry, generated 23 high tech spin-off firms, and conducted 34 technology transfers. Internationally acclaimed, INO has developed applications in a wide number of fields including aerospance, health and life sciences, the environment, forestry, industrial processes, transportation, telecommunications, natural resources, and security/safety/defense.

"INO's main goal is to provide its clients with a competitive advantage to help them stand out in their respective markets. By expanding outside Quebec for the first time, particularly in Canada's Technology Triangle, INO will be in a position to better meet the needs of regional businesses and offer its services to a larger number of Canadian companies while consolidating its leadership position in optics and photonics for Canadian industry." -President & CEO, INO, Waterloo Region, Glenn E. Smith.

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Google Inc., Waterloo
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful... Google is widely recognized as the world's largest search engine -- an easy-to-use free service that usually returns relevant results in a fraction of a second ... Users can find information in many different language, check stock quotes, maps, and news headlines; search billions of images and peruse the world's largest archive of Usenet messages -- more than 1 billion posts dating back to 1981.

"It's very import for us to develop a strong relationship with University of Waterloo and with its talented students and researchers, We are actively recruiting top engineering talent to join our current team in Waterloo to work on innovative and challenging projects" -Vice President of Engineering at Google, Google Inc., Waterloo, Stuart Feldman.

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NewTire Industries, Kitchener
NewTire Industries is newly established tire recycling operation using the latest industry technology in its state of the art facility. It will process up to 8,000 tires per day. NewTire's ambient milling system stands out for being a greener and cheaper tire recycling process.

"The area is central to large business centres and has the talented labour force to support the automated processes I will be utilizing at the new plant. The technology NewTire brings to this operation is state of the art. This is a community that has expertise in a broad range of environmental technologies." -CEO, NewTire Industries, Kitchener, Viktor Besenschek.

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Athena Software, Kitchener
Founded in 2001, Athena Software is a dynamic and inovative global company recognized for providing leading-edge case management CMS/counseling software solutions and world-class support that empowers services organizations to achieve new levels of client service organization to achieve new levels of client service, accountability and effectiveness.

Athena Software has implementations from coast to coast across the United States and Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Australia.

"The resources for people, technology and capital are at our doorstep. We recently joined Communitech and working with Canada's Technology Triangle has been tremendous. The support networks and peer to peer sessions have been invaluable in making the critical connections to others in the industry as well as learning from others that have just been through a similar experience ... Kitchener is a great place to locate your business... and is an important step in our plans for growth" -Director of Business Development, Athena Software, Kitchener, Dana Fox.

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Mazak Corporation Canada, Cambridge
Mazak produces machine tools and systems for the precision machining of metal parts, including CNC turning centers, horizontal and vertical machining centers, multi-tasking machining centers, turnkey cells, and software solutions to help customers achieve lean, efficient manufacturing operations. The Cambridge facility is now the 8th site in North America and 29th worldwide.

"We began 20 years ago with our company in Canada and this new technology centre in Cambridge is really our extension of our earlier commitment. While we hear about manufacturing companies going to lesser developed countries, there are truly opportunities for manufacturing in Canada and all of North America”. -President, Mazak Corporation in Florence, Kentucky, Brian Papke.

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www.mazakcanada.ca

CSB-System International, Kitchener
CSB-System International AG is a leading provider of innovative, platform independent, industry-specific software solutions for process manufacturers in the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic, Chemical & Paint, and Retail Logistics sectors. The Canadian office is working with a number of high-quality leaders in the food industry today including: XL-Beef, ACA Poultry, Denninger’s, and Conestoga Meat Packers. One of the latest customers to come on board was Great Lake Specialty Meats, in Mitchell, Ontario.

"Waterloo Region presents a compelling story. It’s central location to the hub of our Canadian clients; German heritage, multilingual, highly skilled labour force, and IT strengths, were all factors in our decision to open our Canadian offices in Kitchener” -CEO, North American Division, Patrick Pilz.

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www.csb-system.com

OME Group Consultants, Kitchener
OME Group is a firm of scientists and engineers that specialize in the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). OME Group offers a complete SR&ED claiming service from start to finish, assisting all types of businesses.

"We have hired about 50 percent of our staff from area universities and with such a large number of manufacturing and software firms in R&D mode in Canada's Technology Triangle, it was the logical next step for OME Group to expand to the area."-Manager of Business Development, Martha Oner, OME Group Consultants.

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CGI, Waterloo
CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 24,500 professionals from over 100 offices worldwide and provides end-to-end IT and business process services to 16 countries.

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www.cgi.com

THC Corporation, Waterloo
THC is a private corporation engaged in the global biometrics solutions market with significant experience in business development, IT implementation and support of technology companies. THC's VoiceVantage technology is a recognized leader in designing, developing and marketing proprietary voice authentication software and products that capture and analyze human voiceprints for identification purposes, security, fraud prevention and numerous other applications.

"It costs less to develop a company in the Waterloo region than in any other region in the world, and that means our investors will benefit." -CEO Frances M. Lynch, THC Technologies Inc.

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www.voicevantage.com

Infusion Angels, Waterloo
Infusion Angels is a group of investing "angel" partners, whose goal is to identify, fund, and help grow concepts into full fledged, revenue-oriented companies. As a complete, full-service "incubator", Infusion Angels provides all of the requisite business infrastructure around a funded concept.

"There’s a real entrepreneurial buzz in the Waterloo region and, as alumni, we’re in a unique position to tap into that." - Partner Alim Somani, Infusion Angels

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www.infusionangels.com

Dean Group, Kitchener
The Dean Group, is a Canadian recruitment firm with more than 30 years of experience operating in the Toronto market offering services in permanent and contract staffing, on-line assessments and referral networks. They specialize in employment services, including: sales and marketing, human resources, engineering, finance and accounting, information technology, and manufacturing focusing on skilled trades.

“The diversity of the economy here and the ability to effectively service other areas of Southwestern Ontario was a big draw for our team" President Al Saley, Dean Group

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www.deangroup.ca

Captec Americas Inc., Kitchener
Captec Americas Inc., a UK-based designer and manufacturer of industrial computers and communications equipment, provides innovation and custom computer solutions for industrial environments.

"There were sound reasons for choosing Canada's Technology Triangle... It's the heart of the manufacturing base in Canada; it has extremely good physical links to other parts of North America; there is a wealth of intellectual cpaital; and, the area is known for innovation." -General Manager Brian Inglis, Captec Americas Inc.

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www.captecamericas.com

Nuvation Engineering Design Centre, Waterloo
Nuvation is a leading Engineering Design Services (EDS) firm that provides accelerated chip, board, and software design services for the embedded systems industry. Established in 1997, Nuvation is based in San Jose, CA and has satellite operations in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Nuvation's clients include industry leaders in Communications, Medical Devices, Defense/Security, Consumer Devices, Test & Measurement, and Semiconductor markets.

"Waterloo was selected for its available engineering talent, entrepreneurial spirit, and familiar culture. Waterloo is the home of the University of Waterloo, one of the premier engineering schools in North America... Waterloo is one of Canada's most innovative technology hubs." -CEO Michael Worry, Nuvation

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www.nuvation.com

McAfee, Inc., Waterloo
McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), headquartered in Santa Clara, California, creates best-of-breed intrusion prevention and risk management solutions. McAfee’s market-leading security products and services help large, medium and small businesses, government agencies and consumers, prevent intrusions on networks and protect computer systems from critical threats.

"The expansion of our Waterloo initiative (from 5,000 to 13,000 s.f.) supports and reaffirms the company's mandate to source and hire the best local talent available... Our Canadian team is responsible for design, development and testing of some of the best software consumer security products on the market," -Vice President, Consumer Product Division, Mark McArdle, McAfee, Inc.

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www.mcafee.com

Oemeta Chemical Manufacturing GmbH, Kitchener
A worldwide manufacturer and marketer of industrial lubricants, Oemeta Chemical Manufacturing GmbH, is a multi-national company that provides products and services to Canadian and US customers in the metalworking and automotive sectors and operations.

"The quality of the workforce, the location and the overwhelming business services we received from the community in Kitchener were critical factors in our decision to locate here... We are now able to serve clients in Canada and the US similar to our reputation for service in Europe and Asia." -North American General Manager, Carsten Kulcke, Oemeta Chemical Manufacturing GmbH.

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www.oemeta.com

Preferred Sourcing, Cambridge
Preferred Sourcing has grown quickly to become a leader in the third party quality inspection industry. Using the latest digital and web-based technology, Preferred Sourcing delivers professional services to the automotive industry, including part quality inspection, sorting, containment, sequencing, assembly, quality assurance training, quality engineering and supplier quality development.

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www.preferredsourcing.com

iAnywhere Solutions; Sybase, Waterloo
Sybase enables the Unwired Enterprise by delivering enterprise and mobile infrastructure, development and integration software solutions. Organizations can attain maximum value from their data assets by getting the right information to the right people at the right time and place.

“The move to the University of Waterloo Research + Technology Park brings the company back to its roots: the company’s Waterloo presence was born out of research at the University in the 1980s... The proximity to the University gives us a unique opportunity to further collaborate with University faculty, students and graduates to promote continued innovation in the development of mobile technology solutions.” -President, Terry Stepien, Sybase Canada and iAnywhere

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www.sybase.com

iQuor Inc.(formerly CBCL Outsourcing), Cambridge
CBCL Outsourcing, a subsidiary of IRMC, is a premier provider of customer management solutions specializing in collections, accounts receivable management.

"Cambridge is a winner in every way… The Cambridge area met all of the criteria included in our search, including an existing base of qualified customer service representatives."-President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Petrini, IntelliRisk Management Corporation, parent company of Canadian Bonded Credits Limited

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www.irmc.com

Arvato Services; Bertlesmann, Kitchener
California-based Arvato Services is a leading global provider of integrated and customized outsourcing services. Arvator is a wholly owned subsidiary of a German conglomerate, Bertelsmann, a worldwide media group that also owns Sony BMG Music and Random House, founders of European, Canadian and American Idol.

"Kitchener exceeded all key location criteria, the most important of which is an excellent supply of qualified Customer Support Specialists for Arvato's demanding Fortune 500 clients."- President, Peter Schmitz, Arvato

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www.arvatousa.com

TMI Trim Masters, Elmira
Trim Masters was formed in 1987 as a joint venture between Johnson Controls Automotive Systems Group, Araco Corporation, and Toyota Tsusho. It is a leading supplier of automotive interior trim and assembles seats.

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Virtual Causeway, Waterloo
Virtual Causeway is a provider of outsourced business-to-business customer relationship management (CRM) solutions to the technology industry. The company's customers and corporate partners not only include industry leaders, but also some of the most innovative multinational corporations in the United States and Canada.

"We decided to establish ourselves in Canada's Technology Triangle because of the area's easy access to a local labour pool, the tech base of companies here, the presence of three universities and a college, and the financial advantage of locating in Canada compared to the United States." -Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Rick Endrulat, Virtual Causeway

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www.v-causeway.com