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The County of Simcoe and Invest Barrie, along with five local businesses, will be attending Canada’s largest and most important Global Defence and Security Trade Show, CANSEC, in Ottawa from May 31 to June 1. The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) will host CANSEC 2023, showcasing leading-edge technologies, products, and services for land-based, naval, aerospace, and joint forces military units. Invest Barrie and the County of Simcoe have a strong partnership and work together to grow the local economy and attract new investment to the area. Together, they support local companies and explore new sectors for opportunities and growth.
Local companies attending as part of the delegation include Brotech Precision CNC Inc., Environmental Systems Corp., Raytheon ELCAN, Sensor Technology Ltd., and Volatus Aerospace. These innovative companies are leaders in specialized technologies and processes and will be heading to Ottawa to learn more about prospects within the Defence and Security Industries.
Raytheon ELCAN, located in Midland, delivers high‐precision, platform-and sensor-agnostic optical systems to help customers see faster and further across the spectrum. Raytheon ELCAN is a strategic partner with a strong value proposition, delivering ITB (industrial technological benefits) value to win business in Canada. Raytheon ELCAN is the hidden advantage in today’s mission-critical technologies.
Sensor Technology Ltd. is a global leader in piezoelectric-based acoustic tools and a proven OEM partner in underwater acoustics. Throughout their 40-ear history, Sensor Technology Ltd. has specialized in manufacturing of piezoelectric ceramic solutions, custom acoustic transducers, and hydrophones. Their piezo ceramic division is located in Collingwood, with their assembly division located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Volatus Aerospace Corp., located in Oro-Medonte, is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout North America and growing into Latin America and globally. Volatus serves civil, public safety, and defense markets with aerial intelligence, security, surveillance, and reconnaissance services and equipment, and provides support, training, as well as R&D, design, and manufacturing. In the defense space, Volatus Aerospace focuses on providing ISR/ISTAR solutions including equipment, manufacturing, training, and support. We provide a range of compliant solutions including the Aerovel Flexrotor, a Group 2 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed for maritime and land operations; Ascent Aero Spirit, a modular, all-weather drone; and the Skydio X2D, an industry-leading compact autonomous drone.
Brotech Precision CNC, located in Barrie, is approved by departments of defence and has been chosen for some of the most demanding precision machining work on defence components. From investment castings for the liquid cooled electronics housing system in the F-22 Raptor fighter jet, to a naval helicopter winch system used to drag sonar in enemy waters, Brotech has been a trusted and specified supplier on defence contracts to support life-critical military equipment.
Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC) designs, manufactures, constructs, and validates cleanrooms, biological safety containment laboratories, and any temperature humidity controlled critical environment across North America. Located in Barrie, ESC helps discover, diagnose, design, and fast track deliver the solutions to fit unique project requirements. Click to subscribe to the Shifting Gears E-Newsletter for monthly updates featuring local success stories, news and events from the County of Simcoe, City of Barrie and area partners.
