New residents: A record of new companies at Technoparc, more than 7 new residents in one month! In the news: Technoparc and several residents of the site make the headlines, the REM announces the design of the future station, visits of international delegations and a project of investment and development in front of the future REM station. Services: French courses in companies, preferential rates at Home2 Suites and of course the advice and ideas of two of our contributors.
NEW RESIDENTS
Technoparc Montréal would like to welcome the following companies:
Excelitas
Excelitas Technologies is a photonics technology leader delivering innovative, market-driven solutions to meet the high-performance illumination, optical and detection needs of today’s leading-edge OEMs and end users. They are committed to enabling their customers’ success in applications across the automotive, medical, consumer, defense & aerospace, semiconductor and industrial manufacturing sectors. Excelitas maintains 21 state-of-the-art photonics manufacturing centers across North America, Europe and Asia staffed with over 6,500 photonics professionals. More information on their Website.
CAMP
In the mid 1960s, while employed in the Service Department at Grumman, Daniel J. Ryan conceived of and introduced a computerized maintenance program for the then new Gulfstream II corporate jet. Shortly thereafter, in 1967, he and three co-workers left the aerospace giant to found CAMP and bring Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Programs to the business aviation industry at large. This founding team developed programs for a variety of aircraft. These programs were accepted quickly and widely. Gulfstream I operators North American Van Lines and Trans Canada Pipeline signed on as CAMP’s first customers.
Today, CAMP has grown to become the world’s leading Aircraft Maintenance Tracking Solutions provider. CAMP’s product suite includes Maintenance Management, Inventory Management, Flight Scheduling and Engine Health Monitoring. CAMP Maintenance is used worldwide by over 15,000 aircraft owners and covers more than 190 models, making it the largest service of its kind. CAMP is the only company endorsed by Airbus ACJ, Beechcraft, Bell Helicopter, Boeing BBJ, Bombardier, Cessna, Daher, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, HondaJet, Piaggio, and Pilatus with support for most other OEMs. CAMP is the exclusive Engine Health Monitoring provider for all Pratt & Whitney Canada engines and Honeywell TFE and HTF engines. Please click on their Website for more information.
SPYGEN
SPYGEN is a mission-led company created in 2011 whose aim is to improve the monitoring and conservation of Biodiversity at global scale through the study of environmental DNA (eDNA). As a pioneer in this field, SPYGEN offers expertise for biodiversity monitoring, implemented as part of regulatory or conservation projects. SPYGEN is also the founder of the ALIVe project – Global observatory of biodiversity using eDNA. For more information, please consult their Website.
Molecular Forecaster
Molecular Forecaster Inc. is a Canadian, Montreal-based scientific software company that distributes the Forecaster and Virtual Chemist computational platforms while offering contract research services. These platforms are used for drug discovery, metabolism prediction, combinatorial chemistry, and catalyst design. They currently service clients in small biotechnology and larger pharmaceutical companies, whereas they provide their software free for academic research. They are a team of specialized scientists with work experience in medicinal, synthetic, and computational chemistry. They leverage their knowledge of chemical principles to investigate and solve chemical and biochemical problems virtually; they develop their own high accuracy programs with unique, customizable features. Please see their Website for more information.
Zero-OHM
The Zero-Ohm Multispeaker System was named Best New Product Technology at the Innovations Showcase at InfoComm 2017. Their passive devices interconnect between any amplifier and multiple loudspeakers without worrying about amplifier speaker loads, impedance and extremely long cables runs. Until now, the ability to connect multiple speakers in parallel was confronted by the issue of operating the amplifier at a safe impedance. Although there are amplifiers that operate at 4 ohms and 2 ohms safely, any effort to drive them below the rated resistance load led to device failure. With this revolutionary invention, the rules have changed. Their technology is ideal for: hotels, shopping malls, amusement parks, stadiums, bars, cinemas, restaurants and much more. If you would like more information about the company, please visit their Website.
Lil Tracker
Lil Tracker helps people locate and connect with their children, elderly loved ones, pets, and other things they love and cherish. Products include Kids GPS tracker watches, Bluetooth tracking devices, GPS emergency pendants, GPS pet trackers, and wearable products for elderly people. More information on their Website.
Nubeslogic
Nubeslogic is a top-notch mobile application and Web experience development company. Their main objective is to provide the finest IT services for simplifying the efforts of business enterprises and individual customers. They become a partner in developing business, marketing and technology services by enabling and enhancing IT experience and by focusing on innovation, quality and timeliness. More information on the company via their Website.
IN THE NEWS
The future is created here
Did you know that the Technoparc is a destination of choice for companies specializing in cleantech, biomaterials and sustainable developments? With our Éco-campus Hubert Reeves, we have created an ideal site for companies specializing in these industries of the future. Located within a territory rich in biodiversity and including a protected zone in more than 46% of its total area, the site Éco-campus Hubert Reeves offers a perfect symbiosis between nature and workplace. Does your business evolve in one of these industries of the future? Contact us for a private tour of the Éco-campus Hubert Reeves site.
Technoparc in La Presse
Technoparc Montréal made the headlines of the newspaper La Presse today. In the article, we can read the details of 3 major projects that are currently running on the site: the expansion project of the NEOMED Institute, the infrastructure works of the Éco-campus Hubert Reeves and the beginning of the implementation of the future REM station. In addition, we discover an innovation in medical technologies from the company SoundBite, established in the Alfred-Nobel innovation center of the Technoparc de Montréal. Please click on the article link to read it in full.
Opportunity to settle at the Technoparc
Two beautiful buildings are currently for sale in the heart of the Technoparc, facing the future station of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM). The buildings of 2300, boul. Alfred-Nobel and 7140, boul. Albert-Einstein (lots 2,349,665 and 2,349,652) are in the Montreal Technoparc, Montréal’s high-end science and technology park, and benefit from a strategic location. Both lots are subject to a higher density development potential … let your creativity go! Those interested can consult the brochure of these buildings or better yet, obtain more information by contacting Carl Baillargeon of Technoparc Montréal at cbaillargeon@technoparc.com or 514-956-2525, extension 2530.
The REM station at the Technoparc
With a modern station designed with materials reminiscent of the abundant nature of the site, the REM at Technoparc will provide green transportation to hundreds of businesses and thousands of employees. All this just 3 minutes from Montreal’s International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown. According to our internal studies, at its launch scheduled for 2023, the REM will have the potential to substitute up to 4,000 cars that would enter the Technoparc per day. The long-awaited arrival of the REM at the Technoparc is a real “game changer” for the deployment of science and technology in Montreal and Canada! An article (en Français) to read and share.
A world first in cardiology
One of our resident companies at the Technoparc de Montréal made the headlines in the Montreal Gazette during the month of October. The report focused on the state-of-the-art technology of our Technoparc resident company, SoundBite Medical Solutions. The company has developed a world first to unblock patients’ arteries. An interesting article to read without further ado !
Presentation of the Technoparc at MIBIEXPO
Last month, we have presented the vast potential of the Technoparc to a delegation from China and Canada during the Montreal International Business & Investment Exposition (MIBIEXPO). We were honored to collaborate to this international event along with Mr. Guy St-Jacques, Canadian ambassador to China, Mr. Alan DeSousa, Mayor the Saint-Laurent borough, councillors Aref Salem and Francesco Miele and Mr. Kelvin Mo, President of the Board of Directors of Canada China SMEs. More information on this exposition is available through their Website.
Greater Montréal crowned for its foreign direct investment strategy
Greater Montréal clinched the honours from FDI Magazine (Financial Times) by winning the award for best foreign direct investment strategy in the Digital Economies of the Future ranking. Québec’s metropolis stood out from New York City (United States), Toronto (Canada) and Hamburg (Germany). More information available through this link.
Les prix MercadOr Québec 2018
Technoparc Montréal was proud to collaborate to the wonderful evening of the Prix MercadOr Québec 2018 at the Lounge of the Salle de Coopération, Complexe Desjardins in Montreal.
During the evening, we have revealed the winners by regions in 6 distinct export categories:
-Diversification of markets: Novatek International, 360Medlink and Nomadis
-Implacement Abroad: Deville Technologies Inc. and Omnichem
-Digital Strategy: Transformer Table and Scolab Inc.
-Innovating exporter: Adfast Corp, JSI Industries and DIX au carré
-Leader in export: Trans-Tex, Circo de Bakuza and Cendrex
-New exporter: Bluemed Medical Supplies Inc., Mecademic and Bec-Sodas
Congratulations to the winners and the finalists selected from the territories of the ORPEX (Regional Export Promotion Agencies) in Montreal.
Visits of international delegations at Technoparc
Last month at the Technoparc we had the honour to welcome two international delegations at the Technoparc de Montréal. First, a delegation from Tunisia comprised of officials from the Embassy and several IT and economical development organisations from that country visited us during the Sitic Africa-Canada global meeting organized in Montréal by Consultation Contacts Monde. We focused on potential exchanges between the two countries, especially in high-tech industries such as information technology, clean technologies and AI.
Also, we had the pleasure to welcome a delegation from Global Affairs Canada. We focused on the investment potential on the site, especially in high-tech industries such as life sciences, aerospace, information technology, clean technologies and pharmaceutical. The visit was a great way to inform the delegates so that they can better understand the huge potential of the Technoparc and suggest the site to investors in their respective countries where they are based. Great exchanges and thanks to Investissement Québec for their involvement in this proactive meeting!
Should your delegation be interested to meet at the Technoparc de Montréal, please contact us right away. It will be our pleasure to meet with you and discuss your future plans!
Move-in at the Technoparc
Right this way for your next business address in Canada! Technoparc Montréal is proud to offer you a world-renowned site for its green spaces, multi-services for its residents, internationally renowned companies and growing SMEs, an eco-campus dedicated to green technologies and soon access in 3 minutes to the Montreal International airport. If you are thinking of having a prestigious address, surrounded by innovators, the Technoparc de Montréal opens its arms to you! Contact us right away at cbaillargeon@technoparc.com or click on our Website.
The 125 years of Saint-Laurent
On October 17th, 2018, Technoparc Montréal was proud to celebrate the 125 years of St. Laurent with Mr. Alan DeSousa, Mayor of the Borough of Saint-Laurent, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Saint Laurent/Mont-Royal (CCSL-MR) and the Provincial and municipal elected officials of Saint-Laurent and Ville de Mont-Royal Marwah Rizqy, Philippe Roy, Aref Salem, Francesco Miele, Jacques Cohen, Michele D. Biron, Joseph Daoura, Minh-Diem Le Thi and Michelle Setlakwe. A big “Bravo” to all of you for the years of innovation, dynamism, economic benefits and quality of life in this most dynamic borough of the City of Montreal. Also, congratulations to Mrs. Sylvie Séguin of the CCSL-MR and her team for organizing this cordial and friendly event. Please click the photo album to see more pictures of the event.
Agreement Bell Helicopter and Thales
Bell Helicopter announced a teaming agreement with Thales (a Technoparc resident company since 1997), for the development of flight control systems for Bell Helicopter’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and on-demand mobility (ODM) solutions. Thales is engaged in creating the aerospace solutions that will make tomorrow’s vertical take-off and landing possible. As a global leader in commercial and military avionics and air traffic management, Thales designs systems that strive for the highest standards for future air mobility. More information through this press release.
RESIDENT SERVICES
French courses in your company
Seize the opportunity of this turnkey project, adapted to your industry and offered for free in your company. Cours de français au travail is a program designed to enrich the language skills of your employees, offered by the Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (CSMB). Do you want to offer this service to your employees? Contact Michel Lavoie of the CSMB now at michel.lavoie6@csmb.qc.ca. Do not forget to mention that you are a company of the Technoparc de Montréal.
Preferred rates at the Home2 Suites
The brand new Home2 Suites par Hilton Montréal Dorval is an all-suites extended stay hotel conveniently located at 1855 Trans Canada – a quick 5min/4km drive from the Technoparc de Montréal. Their spacious suites include a living room area, full kitchen and Working Wall. Their rates include daily continental buffet breakfast, WiFi, local/long distance calls, indoor/outdoor parking, access to the gym and indoor swimming pool and outdoor fire pit and BBQ grills. Exclusive offer to Technoparc Montréal Residents: 10% rebate off their rates. Simply call and ask for the Technoparc Montreal rate or book directly online using corporate code: 0003200995. An ID will be required upon arrival. Don’t forget to also share with your visitors. Enjoy your “Techno” stay!
Eat fresh, eat local, at the Technoparc
For the last 2 years, Lufa Farms has been offering the delivery service of fresh produce from local farms and artisans to residents of the Technoparc. The service is simple, all you must do is to simply register online at montreal.lufa.com and then place your order. The products are delivered every Tuesdays at the Alfred-Nobel business center, located at 2300 Alfred-Nobel. You can then bring your basket at home and eat healthy!
Yoga at Technoparc
Did you know that the company Kondition offers yoga classes in the Technoparc Montréal offices? Classes are given every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 12:50pm at the Albert-Einstein Business Centre located at 7140 Albert-Einstein, main level, room 102. Yoga classes are offered to everyone working in the Technoparc. You can sign up by clicking on this link. For more information, do not hesitate to contact Stéphanie Miron at (514) 591-8353 or by email at stephanie@kondition.ca . Enjoy your “Techno” yoga session!
Winter is here
Technoparc Montréal offers a tire installation service on its site with the company Instapneus in the parking lot of the 2300 Alfred-Nobel. To register, please go to the company’s Website at instapneus.com in the section “Inscription pour rendez-vous” + “Rendez-vous à l’entreprise” and select one of the 2 dates that indicate “Technoparc Montréal “. Have a happy “Techno” road this winter!
Get 10% discount on meals delivered at Technoparc
Do you know the Bistro 21st Century Food? It is located at the entrance of the Technoparc and it offers a great promotion including freshness, speed and savings. Receive 10% off any order for delivery to your office at the Technoparc. It’s very simple:1) Click their website at: 21stcenturyfood.com Go to the section “bistro locations” at the bottom left3) Then create an account (it takes 30 seconds) or log in to your existing account4) Choose your meal5) Enter the promo code techno10 and get 10% off6) Receive your meal at your office, delivered by the Bistro located at the Technoparc7) Smile!!
For more information, check out the Bistro’s website
Innovation centers at the Technoparc
Did you know that there are two innovation centers in the heart of the Technoparc? They are open to all sizes of businesses, from start-ups to SMEs, who wish to establish themselves in the largest science and high technology park in Canada. These two centers of innovation already have more than forty companies, which encourages easy exchanges, which ultimately can become commercial collaborations. There are still some spaces available in our co-working space and closed offices as well as two team offices. Contact Liliane Sénécal of Technoparc Montréal at lsenecal@technoparc.com. Remember that you can have your office space from only $4,50 per day! More info on our 2 business centers are available through our Website.
Meeting rooms at Technoparc
Would you like to make your team meeting or presentation in a modern setting, surrounded by the abundant nature of the Technoparc? We have 4 beautiful rooms available for all kinds of meetings. The two large rooms can accommodate up to 25 people while the two smaller rooms can accommodate up to 8 people. The rooms are equipped with high-performance audiovisual equipment, projection, speakers, audio-conference system and more. Food services available ($) for either coffee breaks, refreshments or full meals. Rates are $ 25 an hour for small rooms and $ 55 an hour for large rooms. Contact us to reserve your space!
Superb building at Technoparc
Adjacent to the 7150 Albert-Einstein, this magnificent project will make you enjoy unparalleled sunshine, modern architecture, the quality of life recognized at the Technoparc and proximity to the future light train station (REM) for quick access to the airport (3 minutes) or downtown (22 minutes). Welcome to your future prestigious address in the heart of Technoparc. Interested? Contact Carl Baillargeon from Technoparc Montréal at cbaillargeon@technoparc.com for your private visit. You can also see our Website section on rental and purchasing opportunities at the Technoparc.
Monthly Sustainability Tips & Insights from ERA: The Season for Giving Sustainably
It’s already November, and you might be wondering how the year went by so quickly. Many businesses at Technoparc have begun planning their holiday parties and starting annual reviews. For many, this season is about peace, love, and the spirit of giving.
Social sustainability is often overlooked in corporate planning, but it’s a fundamental third pillar in global sustainability efforts. It’s about strengthening our local communities and being responsible businesses so that we contribute to a stronger overall city. You don’t need to wait until 2019 to get started – here are a few ideas:
If you’re having an office holiday party, consider donating any leftover food to Old Mission Brewery or a local women’s shelter. These organizations are always in need of donations!
Have a food drive for the food bank.
Remember to elect designated drivers for your events and drink responsibly. Carpools are another great option. Some businesses even pay for metro rides to get staff home safely.
Adopt a charity for your business. Some businesses give staff hours off in the holiday season to volunteer, while others facilitate weekend volunteer events or workplace fundraisers. ERA supports Angels of Mercy, a registered charity that delivers warm food and clothing to homeless persons in downtown Montreal. We have donation boxes in the office and have regular fundraiser events. Please visit helpfeedthehomeless.org to learn more and join us.
Get involved with Movember, an annual campaign to raise funds and awareness about men’s health, and research into testicular and prostate cancer.
For more information, please send an email to ERA at info@era-ehs.com or see their Website.
The Monthly Web Advice by Marketing Ultimum: 3 New Social Networks Trends
For more than 10 years now, social networks have taken our daily lives by storm. Companies must now give them a place of choice in their marketing strategy, and it is the job of their marketing agents to put in place the often-new strategies that will further promote engagement with Web users. Here are 3 new important trends in social networks, which will mark the year 2019:
1-Messaging Apps and Chat Robots: We all know the popularity of messaging applications, such as Facebook’s Messenger. It is now possible to use chat robots that will initiate communication autonomously with potential buyers of your products or services on social networks. Businesses can do this on Messenger, WhatsApp and Kik, all of which are very popular apps among Millennials and now-aging kids of Generation Z.
2-Augmented Reality (AR): The so-called “augmented” reality, which adds virtual visual elements to a real landscape, already begins its entry into the social world with certain features available. Snapchat’s geo-filters are a good example. These allow businesses and marketing agencies to create sponsored filters that showcase the company’s brand image. Users then take photos (or “snaps”) with the graphical effect associated with the filter. As an overview of this technology’s scale of impact on the market, the International Data Corporation predicts that the expenses associated with the augmented and virtual reality market will reach 210 billion CAD by the end of the decade. It is, therefore, a subject to watch closely.
3-Live Streaming: A very important thing stands out in the run-up to 2019: the authentic and personal interactions favor more than ever the engagement of Internet users towards brands. In addition, organizations that stand out (and thereby “convert”) on social media are those who know how to create this sincere connection with their audience. Direct broadcast is available to all and available on more and more platforms. This is a win-win situation, as traditional video shooting requires more preparation and post-production work, which is not the case with live streaming. Therefore, the best path is to let your own spontaneity speak; it’s paying off with his audience.
To learn more about new trends in social networks and get a free strategic planning session, you can contact Marketing Ultimum now!
Phone: (438) 793-4960 or email: support@marketingultimum.ca. You can also visit their Website.
