“Success with Responsibility” continues to play a significant role at Maxxam Analytics. Employees are empowered to drive fundraising initiatives and give the gift of time to benefit people and charities within the communities we serve.

Maxxam celebrated its 10th annual food drive with over 2,000 employees organizing successful bake sales, international food fairs, games, tournaments, a Grey Cup football challenge, various raffles, the famous pie toss and even the delivery of 2,774 lbs of potatoes and onions. Employees raised over $30,000 which was matched dollar for dollar by Maxxam. More than $60,000 in cash and food donations will now benefit Canadian Food Banks to help feed over 900,000 children, families and people who need support each month.

In 2011, over 1,000 employee hours contributed to our newly-introduced Day of Caring Program where employees are given one (paid) workday to volunteer with a registered charity of their choice. This program resulted in an abundance of enthusiasm and goodwill from staff who served up soup for the less fortunate, planted and mulched trees for green living, turned imperfect food crops into nourishing soup base, included projects with Habitat for Humanity, the Arthritis Society, Make a Wish Foundation and local animal shelters, provided lessons to youth on healthy eating, plus opportunities to train as literacy tutors and crisis line volunteers.

“What an amazing opportunity to connect with community and spread holiday cheer”, says Jon Hantho, President and CEO. “I am proud of each and every colleague who gave their time and opened their wallets to help those in need. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped build our corporate culture of integrity, collaboration, innovation and performance.”

Partners in science, customers, suppliers and stakeholders are also invited to give back. Once again, Maxxam has opted for an online holiday card to be more sustainable and include an interactive component allowing recipients to vote for a charity of their choice (three to choose from). Maxxam will then contribute $1.00 for each vote received.

Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories. In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management. Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

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Maxxam is a proud sponsor of the International Year of Chemistry and supporter of National Chemistry Week, an annual event celebrated across Canada. This year, Maxxam is pleased to announce participation in (IUPAC’s) Global Water Experiment—possibly the world’s largest international chemistry experiment ever conducted.

Maxxam employees are going into select community schools to lead and demonstrate water experiments which include measuring pH properties, testing salinity, water treatment and purification, and the construction of a solar still.

The Global Experiment states that over 112,750 students have taken part in the experiments internationally since March. With National Chemistry Week underway, we should see Canadians registering and adding their results to the global database.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the company to connect with students and teachers who are enthusiastic about chemistry”, says Jon Hantho, President and CEO. “We have a strong history of supporting Canadian chemistry departments and developing innovative research at the college/university level, but the Global Water Experiment provides us with access to young budding scientists who will learn, discover and perhaps develop a greater appreciation for chemistry and desire to enter the field.”

Chemistry Week is organized by a national network of volunteers in industry and education. Initiatives may include lectures, lab visits, experiments and science walks that enable audiences to explore the importance of chemistry in our everyday life.

Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories. In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management. Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

TORONTO – Maxxam Analytics has joined forces with a world renowned researcher from the University of Waterloo to advance water sampling and analysis techniques.

Maxxam is working jointly with the University of Waterloo and the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation to further the ground-breaking research being conducted by Dr. Janusz Pawliszyn, professor of chemistry at the University of Waterloo. Professor Pawliszyn’s research centres around the design of extremely sophisticated and automated instruments used in water analysis.

Maxxam will provide valuable in-kind research support over a five-year period with the objective of developing a water sampling technology with commercial potential.

Dr. Pawliszyn is the inventor of Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) technology which allows rapid sample collection and on-site extraction of contaminants of concern without the use of organic solvents. The result is a paradigm shift in sample preparation, producing faster and more reliable data. Dr. Pawliszyn is a prominent analytical chemist who has sponsored many grad students over the years and has written extensively on SPME. Among his many awards for research and innovation, he is also a past winner of the Maxxam Award, administered by the Canadian Society for Chemistry.

Although the technologies involved in water analysis are complex, they are vital to ensuring the world’s supply of safe drinking and recreational water sources. Current sampling practices involve collecting water samples and shipping them to testing facilities which are labour intensive and costly processes. Dr. Pawliszyn is developing new techniques to streamline sample activities both on-site and in the lab.

This research will result in more accurate and representative water quality data, and the overall process will be faster and more cost effective. Collectively, these will provide competitive advantages for Canadian water companies that will be able to use the new technology.

Dr. Pawliszyn said he is pleased that the support from Maxxam and the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation will allow him to continue his work in this vital field.

“Although not generally realized by most in today’s society, sampling and sample preparation will become the most exciting area in the future research of analytical chemistry, particularly as it applies to water,” Dr. Pawliszyn said.

Bryan Chubb, Maxxam’s Vice President of Business Development, said “it is exciting to be involved with Dr. Pawliszyn’s work and Maxxam looks forward to the end result which will ultimately be tested in our laboratories.”

“There is probably nothing more important than ensuring the safety and supply of the world’s water resources and Dr. Pawliszyn’s research is putting Canada at the global forefront of leading technologies in this area,” said Chubb.

Currently Dr. Pawliszyn’s research is focusing on the elimination of organic solvents from the sample preparation step to facilitate on-site monitoring and in-vivo analysis. He is also exploring application of computational and modelling techniques to enhance the performance of sample preparation, chromatographic separations and detection. An additional area of his interest involves the development and application of imaging detection combined with microseparation approaches.Professor Pawliszyn is the author of over 400 scientific publications and books on SPME and has won awards around the world for his work.

This joint initiative also contains other key contributing partners from the instrumentation and consumables supply field. Gerstel, PAS Technologies and Supelco Analytical will bring this project to fruition with commercially available tools necessary to put these new technologies into practice.

About Maxxam
Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories. In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management. Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

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Contact: Barbara Budarick
VP Communications
bbudarick@maxxam.ca
416-988-8034

Appreciation is in the air at Maxxam once again with the announcement of this year’s winners of the company’s annual employee Values Awards.

Twelve individuals, who are truly role models from across the company, were chosen from over 170 nominations.  Winners were honoured at town hall meetings across the country where staff joined together to formally recognize the people they have chosen who best represent the Maxxam values of innovation, integrity, collaboration and performance. The awards were presented by President and CEO Jon Hantho. 

“What makes these awards particularly special is that they genuinely involve all employees who see and recognize excellence in their colleagues and allow them to share it with the entire company by nominating them,” said Jon. “I personally think it’s a credit to the more than 2,000 people that work at Maxxam that their peers take the time to appreciate them by nominating them for the Values Awards.”

In addition to receiving public recognition and a commemorative trophy, Value Award winners receive an extra week of paid vacation as well as a $4,000 travel allowance. The awards, which are only given once in an employee’s career at Maxxam, began in 2003. To date they have been given to 75 outstanding individuals.

Jon added, “I wholeheartedly believe that it is the people of Maxxam that make this company what it is. Our customers know that great people do great work and that’s what has made us an industry leader.”

Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries.  Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories.  In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management.  Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

News Release
August 18, 2011

Maxxam has joined more than 30 sponsors in supporting the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011, a worldwide celebration of achievements in chemistry and its contribution to the well-being of humankind. Together, we strive to increase the awareness of and appreciation for chemistry by encouraging greater interest among young people, fostering innovative research and participating in national activities organized by the Chemical Institute of Canada.

“Our company inspires many of Canada’s brightest chemists by offering significant opportunities for professional growth, education, seminars and mentorship programs from top professionals in the field”, says Jon Hantho, President and CEO. “This sponsorship is an amazing opportunity to give back to the community and cultivate scientific innovation. Through collaboration with students and faculty we are able to develop ground-breaking solutions that enable our clients to make well-informed decisions that help them succeed in business.”

Maxxam intends to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry with staff, stakeholders and customers with a number of chemistry quizzes and activities over the coming months. Chemistry Week takes place the week of October 15-22 when the company will support IYC Global Water Experiments taking place in schools across the country and promote involvement at the Remediation Technologies Symposium (Remtech 2011).

To find out more about Maxxam’s sponsorship or to share chemistry partnership ideas, please contact Lisa Welbourn, Manager Corporate Communications at 604 638 2634.

Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories. In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management. Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

Gold Sponsor of the International Year of Chemistry 2011.

News Release
June 24, 2011

Preventing injury and ensuring the company sustains a safe work environment is paramount to Maxxam’s health and safety culture.

“With a brand new health and safety motto “it starts with me” in place and the opportunity to celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week last month, Maxxam employees have renewed their responsibility to wear protective equipment, follow safe work procedures, look out for co-workers and ensure everybody goes home safe at the end of the day,” says Paul Fewer, National Director, Quality & Environmental Health and Safety,

Maxxam has added volunteers to their health and safety teams at each location. Their job will be to raise awareness, develop best practices, lead by example and promote accountability.

“Fewer employees are getting hurt, less claims have been received and an improved safety culture is well underway,” says Jon Hantho, President and CEO. “This is good news for staff and clients. To recognize champions who foster health, safety, and environmental success at the workplace, we have plans to present an “it starts with me” Safety Recognition Award during NAOSH Week 2012.

Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries.  Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories.  In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management.  Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

The Vancouver Canucks are runners up in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, but champions in Canadian hockey. A team that has not been in the finals for 17 years, that fought hard to get where they are, and stayed strong with determination throughout the series. A team fiercely loved by their fans, especially their young fans at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Maxxam’s strong community and philanthropic spirit saw the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a tremendous opportunity to engage staff and clients to cheer on the Vancouver Canucks and to make a positive contribution to their charity of choice.

“It was a win win situation raising money for this important cause,” says Jon Hantho, President and CEO. “We can all feel proud that a $5,000 corporate gift, a commitment to donate $50 for each Canuck’s playoff goal and a pledge to match employee donations turned into a multitude of events for clients and staff (BBQs, charity auction, street hockey tournaments and more).  Together we raised over $15,500 which will make a significant difference to the children and their families at Canuck Place.”

Congratulations to Rob Wilson of SNC Lavalin Environment Division who was the highest bidder for fourth round playoff tickets and Paul Farago of Golder Associates who was the highest bidder for the Vancouver Canucks Jersey signed by the team.

Thank you to everyone who supported this worthy cause. Our contributions will provide world-class health care for children living with a life-threatening illness and assist families in finding the courage and resources to cope.

Clients and staff who generously donated to this cause will be invited to join Maxxam at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice to present the cheque.

Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries.  Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories.  In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management.  Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

Announcement
May 31, 2011

In the spirit of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Vancouver Canucks advancing into the Finals, Maxxam is cheering on our Canadian team and supporting the kids of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Canuck Place offers world-class health care within a home-like environment for children living with a life-threatening illness. They also support families in finding the courage and resources to cope.

Maxxam is donating a $5,000 gift, plus $50 for every Canucks playoff goal scored, matching staff donations, organizing events and recently opened a Charity Auction for clients.

To date, we have raised over $14,000.

Maxxam is pleased to announce that Rob Wilson of SNC Lavalin Environment Division was the highest bidder for tickets to the finals offered on the Charity Auction. “Corporate responsibility and community involvement are more important than ever,” says Rob. “I am glad Maxxam took the lead on this initiative. We plan to further leverage this donation by engaging our staff and creating a greater sense of community spirit while providing for this worthy cause.”

Bids remain open for the coveted Canucks jersey signed by the team until June 15^th.

All proceeds go to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Go Canucks go!

For more information contact Malia Cordel at 604-734-7276.

Maxxam prides itself on creating a healthy and safe environment for employees, customers and suppliers. Atlantic region laboratories are thrilled to announce that they recently celebrated a momentous 2,000,000 working hours since their last lost time accident (LTA) in February 2001—over ten years ago.

“This is a remarkable achievement for Maxxam locations in Bedford, Sydney and St John’s”, says Paul Fewer, National Director for Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). “Maxxam maintains a strong health and safety culture that thrives on staff collaboration and performance. This results in a safe work environment for staff as well as accurate and timely data for customers.”

Jon Hantho, President and CEO joined the Atlantic team to celebrate this major health and safety milestone. “Their ability to detect and correct hazards before an accident occurs and their capacity to see colleagues home safely everyday, for over 10 years, is priceless,” said Jon.

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week just took place and Maxxam took this opportunity to renew their corporate responsibility. All 36 locations implemented a Health and Safety Wall and each staff member signed it to reinforce their personal commitment to the company’s “it starts with me” health and safety motto.

Lost time accidents in the workplace can be costly and time consuming. The Association of Workers Compensation Boards of Canada reports that 250-370,000 lost time accidents take place nationally each year, with 11-15,000 of those taking place in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Founded over 40 years ago, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries.  Maxxam’s 2,000 dedicated employees proudly lead the industry in depth of technical and scientific expertise and serve customers through the only national network of laboratories.  In processing over 2,000,000 samples and generating in excess of 35,000,000 results annually, Maxxam skillfully combines efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and uncompromising quality management.  Maxxam is committed to success with responsibility – to its stakeholders, to its communities, and to the environment.

Announcement
May 18

In support of the Vancouver Canucks and their designated charity, Maxxam is proud to be raising funds for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice  a specialized pediatric palliative care facility for over 400 BC children and their families. 

Maxxam is donating a $5,000 gift, plus $50 for every Canuck’s goal scored in the playoffs, organizing fundraising events for staff and clients, and matching staff donations dollar for dollar. 

Now Maxxam invites clients to bid on Canucks FINAL round tickets (or a home game of your choice next season) and a coveted Canucks Jersey signed by the team.

Together we are raising money to provide vital resources for children living with life threatening illness.

All proceeds go to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Go Canucks Go!

For more information or to get your invitation to bid, please contact Malia Cordel at 604-734-7276.