In 2010, Rheinmetall Canada was
Rheinmetall Canada is also applying
defence technology to security solu-
tions for commercial needs, including
asset and critical infrastructure pro-
tection.
OVER $1B IN
COMPLETED INDUSTRIAL
AND TECHNOLOGICAL
BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
Rheinmetall Canada’s economic foot-
print has consistently expanded since
the ADATS. “As of today, we have
achieved a major milestone of almost
$1.3B in Industrial and Technologi-
cal Benefits transactions pertaining
to our operations in Canada over the
span of the last 30 years - an impres-
sive footprint in Canada,” says Oehrli.
“We subcontracted with over a 1,000
different suppliers in Canada in the
last eight to nine years, and they were
located in nine of the 10 provinces.”
Of the achievement, the Honourable
Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation,
Science and Economic Development
has said, “Rheinmetall Canada has
made a significant long-term commit-
ment to Canada, investing in research
and development, providing Canadi-
an firms opportunities to participate
in global supply chains, and support-
ing the growth of small and medium-
sized businesses in Canada.”
DIVERSIFICATION
Oehrli goes on to say Rheinmetall
Canada continues to expand its fields
of expertise, gaining knowledge in the
radar world, and integrated soldier
systems. “The competencies and skills
we have continue to open new market
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