Wheelabrator Group celebrates 100 year milestone (since 1908)
Burlington, Ontario – (August 18, 2008) – Wheelabrator Group Technology Centre Canada is planning to commemorate its 100 years in business with a Luncheon Celebration at its facility on September 12, 2008. As the acknowledged market leader within the automated blast cleaning industry, Wheelabrator Group manufactures and installs standard and custom Wheelabrator® blast systems for removing millscale and rust, and for profiling surfaces to improve the performance of protective coatings. Wheelabrator Group serves a diverse range of industries: aerospace, automotive, marine, steel fabrication, die casting, foundry and medical.
On June 1, 1908, intrepid entrepreneur, Mr. Verne Minich, took possession of his first sandcutting machine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He started with a simple idea – give the customers what they need. It was from this simple idea and auspicious beginning that the company now known as Wheelabrator Group began. The Canadian division of Wheelabrator also started with a humble beginning. Wheelabrator Group Canada began as a small sales office in 1960 in Scarborough, Ontario. Since December 1999 (having moved several office locations over the years including Milton and Oakville), the Wheelabrator Group Technology Centre Canada headquarters currently sits in Burlington. The Burlington location is responsible for engineering and manufacturing the blast cleaning systems.
“We continue to always ask ourselves the same question today as we did in 1908: what will our customers need in the future? We talk to our customers in order to understand their business challenges. We develop solutions and enhance our technology to meet their ever-changing needs and we are not afraid to remake ourselves to ensure that we never become complacent”, confirms Mr. Robert E. Joyce Jr, CEO, Wheelabrator Group.
The Centennial Luncheon Celebration will be hosted at its Burlington, Ontario facility, located at 1219 Corporate Drive. Wheelabrator will invite its current employees, customers, international executives, distinguished past employees, local and provincial politicians, and local media to join in the celebration.
Before the Luncheon festivities, Wheelabrator Group will also offer an “Open House” of its plant facility, showcasing their various blast cleaning machinery and technology offerings. Guest speaker, renowned Canadian Broadcast Journalist and President of John Stall Communications, Mr. John Stall, has been invited to address the “Evolution of Wheelabrators Past, Present, Future “, recapping 100 years of ground-breaking highlights and consistent success. Ms. Joyce Savoline, our local MPP, will also be in attendance, representing the Burlington community.
In conjunction with the day’s events, a commemorative book, Revolutions – The First 100 years of Wheelabrator Group, marking the essence of the company, will be available for purchase by all employees, suppliers and customers. To honour all current employees, a commemorative coin will be given as a keepsake for their dedication and loyalty to the organization. A group photograph will be captured, symbolizing a spirit of unity and pride for years to come.
Wheelabrator Group, a global provider of surface preparation and finishing solutions, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2008. Committed to offering the broadest array of technologies, products, services and technical expertise, Wheelabrator Group works closely with customers to deliver the best solutions for their specific requirements. The company's strategically located and electronically linked offices allow Wheelabrator Group to provide unrivalled customer service and support worldwide. For more information on Wheelabrator, visit the web site at www.wheelabratorgroup.com or e-mail info@wheelabratorgroup.com.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: MEDIA CONTACT:
Pamela Akin Flammer Relations, Inc.
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Wheelabrator Frances Phillips:
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Pam.Akin@wheelabratorgroup.com Carol Flammer:
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