TIMMINS, ON – Canadian heavy equipment dealer SMS Equipment unveiled the expansion of its Timmins branch at a grand opening celebration on June 25th. The $30M development bolsters the company’s support to Northern Ontario’s mining, construction and forestry sectors and marks its long-term investment in the region.
“We’re thrilled to open our incredible new SMS Equipment Timmins branch and serve our customers with equipment, technology, service and support right where it’s needed in Northern Ontario.”
~ Robin Heard, SMS Equipment President and CEO
“The demand for heavy equipment has steadily increased alongside explosive growth of the province’s mining sector and its related service industries,” he added. “We wanted to invest in a facility and the personnel that could fulfill that demand with a broad range of solutions to keep our customers’ operations running smoothly.”
Spanning 37,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art Timmins branch houses the company’s new and used equipment sales and bolsters its service and maintenance capabilities in the region. The new building is designed to hold the largest mining equipment in the world; it includes two heavy-duty welding bays, five service bays and a 100-ton heavy-lift capacity, which together accommodate new remanufacturing, welding, painting and large equipment rebuilds in-house. Environmental sustainability was top-of-mind in its design. Among many water and energy-saving features, its solar generation system is expected to supply nearly 70 per cent of the administrative offices’ power.
“With this expansion, we’re building on our 30-year foundation in the region,” added Heard. “SMS Equipment is proudly investing in Northern Ontario through our facility, local community initiatives and job creation.”
The building’s design and construction injected millions into the economy, with millions more expected through SMS Equipment’s ongoing operation. Along with jobs created through the expansion, the branch employes a growing staff, including skilled Heavy Equipment Technicians and apprentices.
MineConnect congratulates SMS Equipment on this exciting expansion to its Timmins operations!
