GTA Construction Report staff writer
GF Machining Solutions with sister division GF Piping Systems has begun construction of a new joint regional headquarters in Vaughan.
The new 20,500 sq. m. Canadian headquarters will include a 1,500 sq. m. demonstration centre, accommodating sales and service support staff.
“Investing domestically in Canada and improving upon our local services will further enhance both GF Machining Solutions and GF Piping Systems’ abilities to serve the Canadian market,” Philipp Huaser, president and head of market region North and Central America, said in a statement. “Manufacturers in this region have come to know and understand the quality, strength and reliability of the GF brand, and this new facility will provide easy, localized access to our full range of manufacturing technologies.”
Moldmaking Technology reports the companies say the joint headquarters at 41 Keyes Ct. in Vaughan will significantly benefit Canadian piping customers with support and product availability.
“With the new facility, we will expand our warehouse space and inventory by 100 per cent for even more availability of and access to all GF Piping Systems products, both industrial and utility,” said John Giroux, country manager, GF Piping Systems.
Giroux said there will also be an expanded custom fabrication area along with clean room and header capability up to 24″ diameters.
