Press Releases
Important Notice: CMM Regulation
Maxxam Analytics is pleased to announce that our St-Laurent laboratory is now accredited by the MDDEP for the majority of parameters outlined in Annex 1 of the new CMM regulation 2008-047.
As the only private laboratory currently accredited for testing related to the new regulation, we are the clear choice for analytical services in Montreal and surrounding regions, while minimizing the need to sub-contract and reducing delays in providing accurate and defensible results.
Please note that the deadline for submitting final reports to the given municipalities is 180 days following the initial characterization or October 27th, 2010. This transitional period is in effect until January 1st, 2012, after which time, affected parties will be responsible for adequately conforming to the criteria established by the regulation.
Maxxam would like to work with you to ensure that you and/or your client(s) meet this criteria and complete the necessary analyses within the prescribed timeline. Please contact the industry’s most technically proficient project managers by calling us at (514) 448-9001. We will be pleased to further discuss the analytical requirements pertaining to this new CMM Regulation 2008-047.
We look forward to working with you,
Lawrence Levinson, B.A., B.Sc., M.Sc.A.| Manager, Business Development
Maxxam’s Food Science and Safety Services laboratory is moving in Montreal
Effective July 19, 2010, our Montreal Food Science and Safety Services laboratory will be moving to 7150 Rue Frederick Banting, Saint-Laurent. This facility is conveniently located within the Technoparc Saint-Laurent, just 12 min away from our current address: 889 Montée de Liesse, where our Environmental Services laboratory will remain.
Your knowledgeable and dedicated Sales and Customer Service team will remain the same. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions/ comments/ concerns. We want to hear from you.
For any additional information related to Maxxam services please visit our website.
FAQs
1. Does the address for payment change?
No, please continue to send payment to 889 Montée de Liesse.
2. Where do I order my bottles and swabs?
The email contacts for bottle and swab orders remain the same. The phone extensions for your contacts now begin with a 5 instead of a 4.
3. Do you have an after hours depot at the new location?
There will not be an after hours depot at the new location. Please coordinate any after hours deliveries with your Customer Service Representative.
4. Do you have a new COC?
Yes, we have updated our COC. You can click here or contact your customer service representative.
5. Do I send my water samples to the new location?
Yes, All requests for food analysis (chemistry and microbiology) and water samples should be sent to 7150, rue Frederick Banting.
6. Which samples should I continue to send to 889 Montée de Liesse??
All environmental samples (soil and water chemistry analysis) will remain at 889 Montée de Liesse.
7. Where do I send my samples for chemistry analysis?
All requests for food analysis (chemistry and microbiology) and water samples should be sent to 7150, rue Frederick Banting.
8. Where do I send my nutritional analysis request?
All requests for food analysis (chemistry and microbiology) should be sent to 7150, rue Frederick Banting.
Maxxam’s Burnaby Sample Reception is moving
Effective April 10th, 2010, all environmental samples are to be delivered to our Maxxam Burnaby location on Canada Way. During a transition week from April 5-9, while we move from Commerce Court to Canada Way, please check with your Project Manager to pre-schedule any rush work, order sample bottles or special requests. We also ask that you share this important announcement with all of your staff that currently does work with Maxxam.
For more details about the move and directions to the new location, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Rob MacArthur at 604-639-8431 or rob.macarthur@maxxamanalytics.com.
Cantest, BC’s leading independent analytical laboratory, becomes Maxxam
MISSISSAUGA, ON, and BURNABY, BC, April 1, 2010 – On April 1, 2010, Cantest Ltd., BC’s leading environmental, food and pharmaceutical laboratory, will officially change its name to Maxxam Analytics.
The name change is the final step in a process that began with Maxxam’s acquisition of Cantest in 2009. The two companies have been integrating their operations, systems and services over the past months, focusing on creating a seamless transition experience for customers.
“The goal of this acquisition has always been to create a growth platform in British Columbia”, explains Maxxam President & CEO Jon Hantho. “We strongly believe in the importance of providing our clients with a complete service offering and a strong presence in the marketplace. I am also excited about the opportunities the merger of the two companies creates for our employees in BC.”
Maxxam Analytics International Corporation – an OMERS Private Equity portfolio company – acquired Burnaby, BC-based CANTEST Ltd., including its laboratory locations in Victoria and Winnipeg, in October 2009.
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For further information:
Maxxam – Mississauga:
Jon Hantho (Tel: 905 288 2163 / Cell: 416 886 0855)
Maxxam – Burnaby:
Corinna Bjornson (Tel: 604 638 2634 / Cell: 604 760 2076)
About Maxxam
Maxxam Analytics is Canada’s largest independent analytical laboratory services company, with expertise in environmental laboratory services, petroleum services, food safety and sciences, and pharmaceutical, forensic and DNA services. The company has approximately 1,800 employees and operates at 30 laboratory and service centre locations. Website: www.maxxam.ca
OMERS Private Equity manages the private equity activities of OMERS and today has in excess of $4 billion of investments under management. OMERS Private Equity investment strategy includes the active ownership of businesses in North America and Europe. Website: www.omerspe.com.
OMERS is one of Canada’s largest pension plans, with more than $43 billion in assets invested around the globe in publicly traded investments, real estate, infrastructure and private equity. It provides retirement benefits to over 390,000 current and former employees of more than 900 municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and other local agencies throughout Ontario. Website: www.omers.com.
Maxxam Analytics raises $26,654 for Canadian Food Banks
Maxxam is pleased to announce that the staff and Company have raised a total of $26,654 for Food Banks across Canada through its annual holiday food drive.
The holiday food donation program has been an annual tradition at Maxxam for the past eight years. From November to December, the company’s 1800 employees make cash and food donations to support the less fortunate in their local communities. Maxxam then matches the donation dollars and kilograms of food collected.
“The Holiday food giving program is an important tradition at Maxxam,” said Jon Hantho, CEO. “It enables us to give something back to the communities in which we do business. I am thrilled by the participation of so many employees across the organization and grateful for their selfless support, especially during challenging economic times.
The Food Donation program is only one element of Maxxam’s community giving and fundraising program. The company supports a variety of causes by matching donations raised by its employees throughout the year. Currently, Maxxam employees across Canada are raising money for the earthquake victims in Haiti and Maxxam will match all donations.
Maxxam Analytics acquires Cantest
MISSISSAUGA, ON, and BURNABY, BC, October 19, 2009 – Maxxam Analytics International Corporation – an OMERS Private Equity portfolio company – announced today that it has acquired Burnaby, BC-based CANTEST Ltd., including its laboratory locations in Victoria and Winnipeg. CANTEST is British Columbia’s largest independent analytical laboratory business, specializing in environmental, food and pharmaceutical laboratory services. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Maxxam CEO Jon Hantho said: “The acquisition of CANTEST represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen Maxxam’s presence in Western Canada and more specifically in the British Columbia marketplace, where we will now have over 350 employees. CANTEST represents an ideal growth platform and we will look to expand the current scope of laboratory services with new investments over the next year. Additionally, we plan to expand Maxxam’s service offering by leveraging CANTEST’s specialized expertise to other markets across Canada and internationally.”
“This acquisition continues CANTEST’s growth trajectory, while carrying on the work and legacy of its founder, Dr Donald B. Rix, C.M., O.B.C., a leader in the British Columbia biotechnology and business communities,” Hantho added. “Like Maxxam, CANTEST has a solid commitment to science, innovation, quality and exceptional customer service.”
Said Dr. Rix: “This transaction represents a great opportunity for CANTEST and our employee team. With the strength of Maxxam’s national footprint and sound Canadian ownership, CANTEST is now ideally positioned to be part of a great growth engine that creates new jobs and career opportunities.”
Maxxam will be working with a senior team from CANTEST over the next two months to identify the best options for integrating the organizations and ensuring a seamless transition for all customers.
For further information
Maxxam – Mississauga:
Jon Hantho (Tel: 905 288 2163 / Cell: 416 886 0855
CANTEST – Burnaby:
Corinna Bjornson (Tel: 604 638 2634 / Cell: 604 760 2076)
Bryan Mills Iradesso:
Allan Austin (Tel: 416 447 4740 / Cell: Cell: 416 254 7858)
About Maxxam
Maxxam Analytics is Canada’s largest independent analytical laboratory services company, with expertise in environmental laboratory services, petroleum services, food safety and sciences, and forensic and DNA services. As a result of this acquisition, the company will have 1,800 employees at 30 laboratory and service centre locations across Canada. Website: www.maxxam.ca
OMERS PE manages the private equity activities of OMERS and today has in excess of $4 billion of investments under management. OMERS PE’s investment strategy includes the active ownership of businesses in North America and Europe. Website: www.omerspe.com.
OMERS is one of Canada’s largest pension plans, with more than $43 billion in assets invested around the globe in publicly traded investments, real estate, infrastructure and private equity. It provides retirement benefits to over 390,000 current and former employees of more than 900 municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and other local agencies throughout Ontario. Website: www.omers.com.
About CANTEST
CANTEST is British Columbia’s largest independent analytical laboratory business. It specializes in environmental, food and pharmaceutical services and has approximately 300 employees at its Burnaby, Victoria and Winnipeg locations. Website: www.cantest.com
