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Shimco expansion in Morocco set "No industry is immune to challenges, and aviation is facing
to open a significant global pilot shortage," said Bob Connors, General
Manager of WWFC. "Events like High School Night are crucial
Shimco’s new facility in MidParc, Morocco is nearly for inspiring the next generation of aviators and ensuring that
operational. Canada remains at the forefront of aviation excellence.
This facility enhances the Cambridge-based company’s ability We’re excited to showcase the opportunities available and
to deliver best-cost solutions and provide increased support help students take their first step into this rewarding field."
to local and global customers, including Airbus, The Boeing
Company, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. and others. Over the next The event provided the young visitors and their families
few months, additional machines will be installed at the the opportunity to not only tour the facility, but meet with
facility, located near Casablanca Mohammed V International instructors and current students, plus learn about pilot
Airport, allowing further expansion of Shimco’s capacity and training programs, and test out flight simulators.
capabilities. The Poop Valet scoops up awards
The company acknowledges the continued support of the
Kingdom of Morocco, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry The Poop Valet received several import accolades during the
past year.
of Investment in making this expansion a reality, creating a Besides winning the Chamber’s New Venture of the Year Award
significant milestone in Shimco’s growth and commitment to in spring of 2024 as well as being named New Business of the
innovation in the aerospace industry. Year by the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce, the company

Students get the chance to soar at also received a national award.
flight centre This past December, the leading pet waste removal service was
presented with the 2024 RISE Rot-man Family Entrepreneur
The Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre welcomed several of the Year Award. RISE is a national organization dedicated
hundred secondary school students earlier this year to its to empowering people with mental health and addiction
inaugural High School Aviation Night. challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion
The event, held in January at the centre’s Fountain Street through entrepreneurship. These honors affirm The Poop
North location in Breslau, was designed to inspire Grade 11 Valet’s exceptional growth, customer-focused approach, and
and 12 students to pursue a career in aviation. commitment to delivering innovative solutions for pet owners

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