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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Toyota to Build RAV4s in its Cambridge, our future success.”
Ontario Plant Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. manufactures the Toyota Corolla,
Toyota announced, this past fall that it will produce RAV4 vehicles in RAV4, Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles and is the first plant outside
its Cambridge North Assembly plant starting in 2019. With Lexus RX in of Japan to build a Lexus vehicle. The company employs more than 8,000
Cambridge, and Toyota RAV4 in Woodstock and Cambridge, Toyota Motor Team Members at three manufacturing plants in Ontario, Canada.
Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) will become a North American hub for sport
utility vehicles. The company also announced that it will be adding hybrid WSP Opens New Office in Cambridge!
RAV4 production.
WSP Canada Inc. is new to downtown Cambridge! Since 1959, WSP has
“The RAV4 and the RAV4 hybrid are great products for TMMC,” commented been providing an array of consulting engineering services to public and
Toyota Motor North America Chief Executive Officer Jim Lentz. “RAV4 is a private sector clients across Canada. During the past 55 years, acquisitions
leader in the fastest growing segment of the North American auto industry. and organic growth have significantly augmented WSP’s professional
We forecast that the segment will continue to demonstrate strong growth with services, resulting in their position as Canada’s second largest engineering
the RAV4 being a major player.” Mr. Lentz also explained that “producing firm. With a national reach and a commitment to a local presence, WSP has
additional RAV4s, a more upscale, more complex, higher content vehicle, fits combined the Kitchener and Guelph offices into one location at the former
well with TMMC’s well-earned reputation for quality.” Cambridge City Hall Building at 73 Water Street North. The combined office
now has over 25 employees and offers Aviation, Building Sciences, Municipal
To accommodate the change, the Cambridge North Plant will receive Infrastructure, Environmental and Architectural Services.
significant new investment, including the introduction of Toyota’s New On October 29th, WSP had an official open house event welcoming clients,
Global Architecture (TNGA). TNGA is an innovative, integrated approach to local community partners and employees alike. Guests were treated to a
developing and building vehicles, involving new production equipment and variety of food and drinks from local restaurants while having the opportunity
new processes. TMMC President, Brian Krinock explained that “with a new to network. This event not only allowed WSP to showcase its Projects and
platform and the latest technology, TMMC will have the flexibility to respond services, WSP was able to support a worthy cause. Haven House, a local
to the evolving needs of the automotive marketplace.” He also said that women’s shelter, will receive a donation on behalf of each guest attending for
“bringing TNGA to Canada will propel us to the next generation of automotive a total contribution of $1,000.
manufacturing and provide the basis for our longstanding commitment to “We were also able to showcase some of our design projects using the multi-
employment stability.” Mr. Krinock also observed that “when we implement media capacity of our new boardroom and the images of our projects that
this project in 2019, we will have been making vehicles in Canada for thirty we are using for artwork to demonstrate WSP’s capabilities locally, nationally
years. This investment will revitalize our plant and create the foundation for and globally,” says Jamie Witherspoon, WSP’s Vice-President, Municipal
PROUD TO
BE PART OF
CAMBRIDGE
A Canadian-based multi-national firm,
WSP is one of the world’s leading
engineering consultants. With 8,000+
professionals in Canada, supported
by a worldwide network spanning
40 countries, our teams are committed
to helping our clients succeed.
Aviation > Building Sciences
Environmental
Municipal Infrastructure >
ENGINEERING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
wspgroup.ca 226-765-0800
20 Winter 2016 www.cambridgechamber.com
Toyota to Build RAV4s in its Cambridge, our future success.”
Ontario Plant Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. manufactures the Toyota Corolla,
Toyota announced, this past fall that it will produce RAV4 vehicles in RAV4, Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles and is the first plant outside
its Cambridge North Assembly plant starting in 2019. With Lexus RX in of Japan to build a Lexus vehicle. The company employs more than 8,000
Cambridge, and Toyota RAV4 in Woodstock and Cambridge, Toyota Motor Team Members at three manufacturing plants in Ontario, Canada.
Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) will become a North American hub for sport
utility vehicles. The company also announced that it will be adding hybrid WSP Opens New Office in Cambridge!
RAV4 production.
WSP Canada Inc. is new to downtown Cambridge! Since 1959, WSP has
“The RAV4 and the RAV4 hybrid are great products for TMMC,” commented been providing an array of consulting engineering services to public and
Toyota Motor North America Chief Executive Officer Jim Lentz. “RAV4 is a private sector clients across Canada. During the past 55 years, acquisitions
leader in the fastest growing segment of the North American auto industry. and organic growth have significantly augmented WSP’s professional
We forecast that the segment will continue to demonstrate strong growth with services, resulting in their position as Canada’s second largest engineering
the RAV4 being a major player.” Mr. Lentz also explained that “producing firm. With a national reach and a commitment to a local presence, WSP has
additional RAV4s, a more upscale, more complex, higher content vehicle, fits combined the Kitchener and Guelph offices into one location at the former
well with TMMC’s well-earned reputation for quality.” Cambridge City Hall Building at 73 Water Street North. The combined office
now has over 25 employees and offers Aviation, Building Sciences, Municipal
To accommodate the change, the Cambridge North Plant will receive Infrastructure, Environmental and Architectural Services.
significant new investment, including the introduction of Toyota’s New On October 29th, WSP had an official open house event welcoming clients,
Global Architecture (TNGA). TNGA is an innovative, integrated approach to local community partners and employees alike. Guests were treated to a
developing and building vehicles, involving new production equipment and variety of food and drinks from local restaurants while having the opportunity
new processes. TMMC President, Brian Krinock explained that “with a new to network. This event not only allowed WSP to showcase its Projects and
platform and the latest technology, TMMC will have the flexibility to respond services, WSP was able to support a worthy cause. Haven House, a local
to the evolving needs of the automotive marketplace.” He also said that women’s shelter, will receive a donation on behalf of each guest attending for
“bringing TNGA to Canada will propel us to the next generation of automotive a total contribution of $1,000.
manufacturing and provide the basis for our longstanding commitment to “We were also able to showcase some of our design projects using the multi-
employment stability.” Mr. Krinock also observed that “when we implement media capacity of our new boardroom and the images of our projects that
this project in 2019, we will have been making vehicles in Canada for thirty we are using for artwork to demonstrate WSP’s capabilities locally, nationally
years. This investment will revitalize our plant and create the foundation for and globally,” says Jamie Witherspoon, WSP’s Vice-President, Municipal
PROUD TO
BE PART OF
CAMBRIDGE
A Canadian-based multi-national firm,
WSP is one of the world’s leading
engineering consultants. With 8,000+
professionals in Canada, supported
by a worldwide network spanning
40 countries, our teams are committed
to helping our clients succeed.
Aviation > Building Sciences
Environmental
Municipal Infrastructure >
ENGINEERING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
wspgroup.ca 226-765-0800
20 Winter 2016 www.cambridgechamber.com
