FANUC Canada Opens New State-of-the-Art Automation Facility

June 24, 2024

FANUC is proud to announce the opening of its latest facility in Canada.

This marks a significant milestone in a series of strategic investments in facilities across the Americas, underscoring an unwavering commitment to innovation, customer support, and economic growth in the region. The new Canadian facility is poised to become a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, further solidifying FANUC’s position as a catalyst for advancement in the automation industry.

“FANUC’s new headquarters based just outside of Toronto highlights our strong leadership and growing influence in the Canadian market,” said Peter Fitzgerald, General Manager of FANUC Canada, Ltd. “Our expanding presence demonstrates FANUC’s commitment to providing localized support and services, further solidifying our position as the leading provider of advanced automation solutions.”

FANUC Canada’s new comprehensive automation center includes:

  • Cutting-edge sales team: Ready to tailor automation solutions for a wide range of industries and applications.
  • Interactive demonstrations: Showcasing the power of FANUC’s latest CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs.
  • In-depth training programs: Helping customers gain the skills to unlock the full potential of FANUC’s technologies.
  • Dedicated engineering support: Providing expert guidance for seamless integration and ongoing optimization.
  • Responsive customer service: Ensuring 24/7 technical support.

“This expansion allows us to meet increasing demands for automation in a wide range of Canadian industries including transportation, food, fabricated metals, machinery, and warehousing, just to name a few,” added Fitzgerald. “Whether it’s a large assembly operation or a start-up looking for their first robot, we’re prepared to help Canadian manufacturers overcome today’s production challenges.”

The centerpiece of FANUC Canada’s new facility is a spacious product showroom where visitors will be invited to explore the most advanced automation and robotic solutions designed to boost the production capabilities of manufacturers of all sizes.

In addition, FANUC Canada has enhanced its customer training program to provide local users with a comprehensive suite of industrial robotic training options. This includes specialized programming courses, in-depth electrical and mechanical maintenance training, as well as advanced application courses.

“We’ve been serving the Canadian market since 1985, and our growth trajectory remains incredibly strong,” added Fitzgerald. “This new headquarters is a testament to our dedication to supporting Canadian manufacturers in their pursuit of excellence in the form of flexible, scalable, and sustainable automation solutions.”

FANUC Canada plans to hold a customer open house celebration in the fall of 2024.

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