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L’Oréal Canada expanding: More than 100 new jobs and a $100M investment Montréal, PQ
The Deputy Premier of Québec and Minister of State for the Economy and Finance, Pauline Marois, along with Jochen Zaumseil, president and CEO of L’Oréal Canada, and André Rémillard, senior vice-president, Finance and Administration of L’Oréal Canada, have announced major investments in the borough of Saint-Laurent. L’Oréal Canada is investing $100 million in a plan to expand its production plant, its Canadian distribution centre and its consumer service and technical training centre. In doing so, the subsidiary will create more than 100 jobs over three years. Investissement Québec is injecting $5.5 million in the project in the form of a reimbursable financial contribution through the Private Investment and Job Creation Promotion Fund (FAIRE).
According to the Deputy Premier, “As a business, L’Oréal has leveraged the exceptional conditions that Québec offers to the manufacturing and distribution industries. With our operating costs—which are among the lowest in North America—the active support of the government, and an abundant, qualified work force, we were able to convince the multinational to expand its operations here in Québec and to create 100 direct high-quality jobs. This is a concrete example of the positive effects of our economic policy.”
Saint-Laurent manufacturing centre L’Oréal Canada, a subsidiary of the French multinational L’Oréal S.A., is the largest cosmetics company in Canada and the only manufacturer of haircare products based in Québec. Chosen for the manufacture of professional haircolour products, the company’s Saint-Laurent plant will double its production capacity in order to export to 15 countries.
The plant will produce close to 150 million units a year notably for the Redken, L’Oréal Professional and Matrix brands. The plant size will increase from 135,000 square feet to 256,000 square feet, with construction of the building to be completed in May 2003.
Unilever and Schenker expand partnership in Canada
Essen / Toronto
300,000 sq. ft dedicated facility with leading technology tools Unilever has awarded Schenker of Canada a long-term logistics services contract. This elevates Schenker’s position as Unilever Canada’s largest strategic logistics service partner. Under this agreement, Schenker will consolidate Unilever Canada’s Lipton and recently acquired Bestfoods brands into a central strategic logistics center.
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Don Cockburn, Director of Warehousing and Transportation for Unilever Canada notes: “Our two companies are entering into a long-term business relationship that we are confident will be successful.” Schenker is managing the business at a newly constructed, state-of-the-art distribution center, located in Brampton, Ontario. The 300,000 sq. ft dedicated facility combines strategic automation with leading technology tools to deliver optimal efficiency and quality. This is expected to deliver higher downstream value to Unilever’s customers.
“This new business is another important step on our way of expanding our logistics services in North America, efficiently combining our experience in warehousing and distribution with our world-wide network,” comments Schenker AG CEO Håkan Larsson. Schenker is a significant contract logistics provider in Canada. Heiner Murmann, CEO of Schenker Canada says: “The expansion of our relationship with Unilever is an important milestone for Schenker and strengthens our position as a leading integrated logistics solutions provider. Unilever shares our vision that a top performing logistics facility can be a strategic advantage. We are excited that they have selected our innovative solution.”
Schenker of Canada is a leading integrated global logistics services company. Schenker’s Canadian network spans coast to coast and has over 600 employees with more than 30 offices and locations.
With annual sales of Euro 6.1 billion, nearly 32,000 employees and approximately 1,000 offices around the world, the Stinnes subsidiary Schenker is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics services, offering land transport, air and sea freight as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management from a single source.
FedEx Freight’s Rates Rise
Memphis, Tenn.
FedEx is implementing a 5.9 percent general rate increase effective July 22 this year. The rate increase will enable the company to make investments for better customer service, noted the company’s press release.
The increase applies to FedEx Freight East and FedEx Freight West and covers intra- and interstate traffic, including Canadian transborder and other international lanes as well as minimum and accessorial charges.
“This increase is necessary to support and improve our technology offerings, service centres, equipment and safety and security programs,” notes Dennie Carey, FedEx’s senior vice president of marketing.
The German-Canadian Business and Professional Association
The German-Canadian Business and Professional Association recently held an open house held in cooperation with the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, with the evening hosted by Randy Klein, president of Karcher Canada Inc. Mr. Klein provided delegates with an insightful overview of how Karcher is growing in Canada through local Canadian marketing acumen coupled with European marketing savvy and outstanding cleaning products.
Reimer Express Drivers Awarded for Excellence
Winnipeg, MB
Four Reimer Express drives from Winnipeg, MB, finished first in their classes at Manitoba’s Provincial Truck Driving Championships. As the provincial champions Gary Good, Denis Tqllaire, Trevor Mulder and John Novak will form part of the six-man team that represents Manitoba at the National Truck Driving Championships in Saskatoon, Sask on September 6-7.
