He adds, “Most notably Security ONE is the only ULC listed, CSAA Five Diamond Certified monitoring station in Southern Ontario, which offers the secure MySecurityONE online account management portal.” The purchased accounts will be serviced from the Security ONE/Homematix office at 2237 Wharncliffe Road South in London, ON. Further information can be found at: SecurityOneAlarm.com. In mid-May 2016, “Best-in-class” just got better with the addition of Radix and their vision expertise to the Active Industrial Solutions (AIS) portfolio. Windsor Essex is a hub of manufacturing excellence and the region is ready to embrace the value that it brings to global manufacturers. Situated within an international marketplace, the Detroit — Windsor corridor is the gateway for advancement in technology-based manufacturing for a wide range of industries. “The AIS-Radix acquisition is the perfect example of technology and manufacturing coming together to present the innovation and advancement that the world has come to expect from our region,” says Shelley Fellows, VP Operations, Radix. Precision manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies create expanded sector opportunities globally. Looking to the future, AIS is aligning talent and resources to be well positioned to compete in the global marketplace. With a local commitment and a global platform, AIS and Radix are well positioned for accelerated and sustained growth. AIS’s acquisition of Radix is taking a relationship that has worked and combining their strengths to create another level of excellence and quality assurance. Radix is the vision behind innovation and advancement of technology-based, best-in-class manufacturing. Chuck Curtiss (President, AIS Automation, Gauge & Fixture) adds “Approaching 40 years in business, AIS continues to combine deep customer relationships and proactive problem solving to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions. The addition of Radix to our portfolio allows us to address current industry needs and have a vision for what will be essential to excel in tomorrow’s global manufacturing market. Radix is now one of the ‘Active’
industrial solutions.” Founded in 1994, Radix (5140 Concession Rd 8; RadixInc.ca); has been recognized for its innovative solutions for manufacturers, with award winning vision systems and other advanced manufacturing technologies at leading companies like Ford Motor Company, Magna and Toyota. AIS (ActiveIndustrialSolutions.com; 2155 North Talbot Road), a diversified leader in plastic injection molds, gauges & fixtures, precision machining and factory automation, has a strong history of value added solutions for a variety of manufacturing sectors. Radix Inc and AIS are both privately held companies based in Tecumseh, Ontario, with operations in Michigan, Tennessee, Quebec and India.
NEW IN BIZ -In April 2016 Josh Mastronardi started Go Produce Inc., a produce delivery service running out of Kingsville delivering to all Windsor Essex residents. His goal is to help people eat healthily by delivering freshly picked produce straight to people’s doorsteps. Choosing Go Produce is a socially responsible and sustainable way to get fruits and vegetables. When customers purchase a bag, they’re supporting many local farmers, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and the overall carbon footprint of the local community. Customers can order premade or custom bags of produce online that range between $29 and $54. There is no delivery or sign up fees. The bags include up to 20 options of seasonal fruits and vegetables. To purchase a bag or learn more about this new biz, visit: GoProduceNow.com. Dr. Maxwell Abraham and the team at Abraham Orthodontics, opened the doors in March 2016 to their new clinic with a ribbon cutting and grand opening taking placing in June. Dr. Abraham returned to his hometown to provide progressive, affordable, individualized orthodontic care, including the latest technology in “Invisalign” and clear braces at the 7,000 sq. ft. facility at 185 Erie Street South, Unit 1 in the heart of Leamington. Serving adults and children across Windsor Essex and
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Chatham-Kent, they offer complimentary initial examinations and follow up. Referral from a family dentist is preferred, but not required. Visit: AbrahamOrthodontics.com for more details. The Henna Boutique is now located at The House, 131 Elliot Street West in Windsor as of mid June 2016. Proprietor Olga George’s intricate and original body art designs were a big hit at many of Windsor’s outdoor markets and festivals, so the move was made to have an additional location. The Henna Boutique offers breathtakingly beautiful temporary body art and specializes in henna design and services. George uses only the highest quality Henna and Jagua organic products. The boutique also sells an exciting selection of hand-crafted custom jewellery. Check out her website: TheHennaBoutique.weebly.com to see how you can express yourself for your next event or just to feel beautiful each and every day!
HALL OF FAME Cheers to Walkerville Brewery for being awarded two medals in the “2016 Canadian Brewing Awards” at the end of May in Vancouver, BC. The company earned a silver medal in the “Scotch Ale” category for their Scotch Ale and a bronze medal in the “Sweet Stout or Cream Stout” category for their Easy Stout. With more than 1,200 submissions from 244 breweries all over Canada, these local craft beers were able to win over the judges and take on some national recognition. “We are really delighted to be recognized for the quality of our beers,” comments Ian Gourlay, Partner at Walkerville Brewery. “It’s a great credit to the excellent work of the brewing staff here at Walkerville Brewery.” These Canadian awards were the perfect follow up to their wins at the “Ontario Brewing Awards” in late April in Toronto, in which they won a silver medal for their Dark Winter Lager and a bronze medal for their Scotch Ale. And last year, they earned the Biz X Award for “Tops of the Hops Beer.” The brewery is at 525 Argyle Road in Windsor and on the web at: WalkervilleBrewery.com.
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