Despite COVID throwing the company a curve, Danfoss finally held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Canada office and training centre in Oakville, Ont.
The office officially opened in December 2020, but the event was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Across the globe,” stated John Galyen, President, Danfoss North America, “Our sustainable, smart technologies power industries and cities, secure a reliable food supply, and create healthier, more comfortable indoor climates. At the same time, we’re developing solutions that integrate renewables into tomorrow’s smart energy systems. This office offers a home for all three business segments, allowing our colleagues greater interaction with each other and facilitating an open, collaborative environment that can strengthen our position as a leader in the green transition.”
Danfoss-Group: (left to right) John Galyen, Danfoss North America President; Mae Scatliff, representing Minister of Provincial Parliament Stephen Crawford, and Randy Ross, Sr Manager of HR for Danfoss in Canada display the proclamation from the Government of Ontario congratulating Danfoss on the Oakville office opening.
The office employs 36 employees from all three business segments: Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss Drives and Danfoss Power Solutions. In addition to office space, the office houses a training centre as well as meeting and event space for customers and distributors.
Hosted by John Galyen, President, Danfoss North America, and Randy Ross, HR Manager and Site Leader, special guests included Hanne Fugl Eskjær, Ambassador of Denmark; Jeppe Fredslund, Consul General Toronto; Frank Hansen, Consul General Chicago (and former Danfoss employee); Mae Scatliff, from MPP Stephen Crawford’s office; Mayor of Oakville, Rob Burton, customers, and employees.
Danfoss has operated in Canada for 69 years, including in Mississauga for the last 47.
“Canada is an important market for us,” says Galyen. “We have strong customers working on innovative solutions and technologies.”
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