International Company Contributes to ATAC
(Thunder Bay - November 24, 2003) Lakehead University's Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC) is attracting international attention. The global company Anixter is one of the technology partners in this state-of-the-art building.
Anixter is the world's leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire and cable, and also a leading supply chain solutions provider.
Anixter has donated $50,000 to ATAC. "Anixter's support of the ATAC initiative is a logical extension of our mandate to bring leading edge technology solutions to the global marketplace," says Ron Hendry, Area Vice President, Anixter. "Lakehead's initiative will keep it in the forefront of global learning institutions."
Anixter has also made several in-kind donations to Lakehead. "Over the last several years, Anixter has loaned fibre optic test equipment free of charge to the University. We have also donated fibre optic tooling and provided all consumables and personnel for a one-day training seminar for a group of workers installing communications technology in ATAC," says John Dechaine, Sales Representative, Thunder Bay branch of Anixter. "The partnership between Anixter and Lakehead has benefited both groups - it's a great relationship."
"Lakehead University is excited about this contribution," says Bonnie Moore, Director of Development at Lakehead. "Anixter's monetary and in-kind donations prove that ATAC is something worth investing in. ATAC and Anixter both offer leading-edge communications technology, and I feel this is a collaboration which benefits and complements both groups."
"Anixter has been a partner in ATAC for some time and it is very gratifying that they have honoured Lakehead University and ATAC with their first Canadian cash donation," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University. "The technology housed in ATAC is second to none and this is appealing to innovative companies such as Anixter."
About Anixter
Anixter International is the world's leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable and a leading distributor of fasteners and other small parts ('C' Class inventory components) to Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) innovative inventory management programs, 2) more than 220,000 products and nearly $500 million in inventory, 3) 151 warehouses with more than 4.5 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in 180 cities in 40 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE. Visit us online at www.anixter.com.
About Lakehead
Located in Thunder Bay on the shores of Lake Superior, Lakehead University is a comprehensive university with a worldwide reputation for innovative programs and research. More than 30,000 Lakehead alumni work around the globe. Visit us online at www.lakeheadu.ca.
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Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Communications Officer, Lakehead University, 807-343-8177, Communications@lakeheadu.ca, www.lakeheadu.ca.