Construction of the new Global Manufacturing Centre in Mississauga is on track. Bombardier's new state-of-the-art facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport will provide continued employment to the 2,000 employees currently working at Bombardier's Downsview facility.
An article in Toronto City News states that the 770,000 square foot facility at Pearson airport is expected to enhance operations to build its global business jets, including the industry flagship Global 7500 aircraft. They plan to manufacture the jets while representing the company's commitment to sustainability. This project is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
Some of the building's environmentally-responsible features include:
- Reducing energy consumption by nearly 60 per cent
- Focusing on natural and efficient lighting
- Using newer heating methods to lower greenhouse gas emissions by more than half
"The last two years have had a crippling effect on the aerospace industry, with economic activity down about 20 per cent overall. Today really is about establishing a framework for a bright future for the aerospace industry here in the province of Ontario. The new production facility will help secure advanced manufacturing jobs for the long term and will be a proud new home for highly-skilled Bombardier workers for generations to come."
Unifor's National President | Jerry Dias
Bombardier also confirmed it will continue to create educational and job opportunities for future generations of aerospace talent in the GTA, particularly through its partnership with Centennial College.
According to The Star, the facility is located at 1890 Alstep Drive and will replace the current Global Manufacturing Centre at Downsview Airport in Toronto which was built in the 1960's.
Bombardier is putting a private investment of $510 million into the new facility which will feature:
- More electric vehicles for onsite transportation
- Three Sustainable Aviation Fuel tanks for departing aircraft
- Modifications implemented in processing shop workflow to reduce water consumption in the manufacturing process
Globe News Wire reports that Ledcor will be building the new facility and will be working with the design team to achieve Bombardier's sustainability and energy efficiency targets.
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Their products and services provide world-class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
They are headquartered in Montreal, Canada and are present in more than 12 countries including its production/engineering sites and its customer support network. The Corporation supports a worldwide fleet of over 4,900 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments and private individuals.
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