IMPrint, Issue 20
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IMPrint, Issue 20
Making a mark in Aerospace & Defence Cascade Aerospace Sponsors Third Annual Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo in Abbotsford Submitted by Kim Tamminga As a Platinum sponsor for the most successful Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) in its history, Cascade had the honour of hosting a number of leading Aerospace and Defence companies such as Lockheed Martin, CAE, Boeing and Bombardier, on August 7th and 8th. With representatives from the top Aerospace companies in North America, ADSE, combined with the Abbotsford International Airshow, proved itself as the premiere Industry event in Canada. Ben Boehm, Cascade’s Executive Vice President and COO, provided expert comments and answered questions as a member of the esteemed Defence Procurement Strategy Discussion Panel. The panel included Charlie Bouchard, Lockheed Martin Canada; Mike Greenley, CAE; and Barry Kohler, Bell Helicopter Textron. The panel discussed the implementation of Canada’s new Defence Procurement Strategy and the many benefits to Canadian companies. During ADSE, Cascade awarded its top suppliers at the Fourth Annual Cascade Supply Chain Awards. These awards are handed to the top five suppliers who are determined using a scorecard system. The deserving winners were: Pyrotek Heat Treating, Wesco Aircraft, Aero Engineering and Manufacturing, Kellstrom Aerospace, and DGI Supply. The Supplier events ended with the Cascade Supplier Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday following the conference. ADSE concluded with Cascade Aerospace inviting the ADSE delegates to the Cascade Chalet for the First Annual Dinner under the Stars and Afterburners in Twilight Abbotsford Airshow Opening. The airshow included Canada’s Snowbirds, the CF18 Hornet demo and Team Rocket Aerial fireworks display. The evening was a huge success and attended by members of all levels of government and many representatives in aerospace and militaries from North America and Europe. Ben Boehm speaking at ADSE 2014. #20 September 2014 From L-R with RCMP officers: Cindy Hicks, Shawna Doucette, and Linda Carter. 3km for 3 Fathers Submitted by Linda Carter From June 4 to 6, the unthinkable took place in Moncton, N.B. A lone gunman held part of the hub city in lockdown and killed three RCMP officers – Const. David Ross, Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan and Const. Douglas James Larche – as the province, the nation, and the world watched in shock. When the suspect was finally arrested, the city of Moncton began their healing process. People came together to rebuild their lives and to pay respect for the three fallen RCMP officers. On Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day), The Running Room in Moncton held a run/walk which they titled “3km for 3 Fathers”. Three employees from IMP Aerostructures, Shawna Doucette, Cindy Hicks and Linda Carter, signed up immediately, feeling compelled by the events that had taken place so close to their home town. They knew they needed to do this event to honor the three fathers who lost their lives. It was a drizzly Sunday morning when they drove from Amherst to Moncton but that didn’t diminish their commitment to join thousands of others from across the region to run for those three fathers. Runners were asked to wear the colour red to show support for the RCMP, and they did. For as far as you see, there was the colour red, with most people carrying the Canadian flag. It was surreal to say the least. The event was very emotional, but positive as well, for many who had the chance to say thank you to the many RCMP officers who lined up along the route, forming honor guards to cheer on the runners. As it turned out the officers hardly had the chance to applaud the runners, as the runners were stopping at the honour guard to shake their hands and say thank you. The run/walk also went virtual on-line with participants joining in from Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta and even Rio de Janeiro. All proceeds from the event went to the families of the fallen RCMP officers. Participants in the 3km for 3 Fathers. CO’s Commendation to IMP Staff at MOB Gander Submitted by Barry Wadman On June 26, members of IMP Maintenance Organization at CH149 Cormorant Main Operating Base (MOB) Gander were recognized for their excellence in the field of maintenance expertise and outstanding teamwork with the presentation of a Commanding Officers Commendation. Earlier this year Cormorant aircraft CH149912 required a 2400 running hour (RH) inspection in addition to a 5000 Rotor Hour (RH) flying controls inspection. The inspection entailed the full strip down of all flying controls and the removal of fuel cells revealing corrosion issues that had to be dealt with at the MOB. MOB Gander had just gone through their busiest Winter Search And Rescue (SAR) season to date. Given this circumstance and the intense Search and Rescue tasking level for this unit, it was imperative that 149912 was completed on time. To that end, all members of the IMP team at Gander were involved. The entire team worked long hours to ensure that the necessary spares were available and that the work orders were coordinated such that the work was completed in minimum time. Major Byron Johnson, CO 103 Squadron presenting Commendation to Site Manager, Barry Wadman, IMP. This award was in recognition of all aspects of their successful teamwork, their professional and superior work ethic, and their commitment to the overall SAR IMP staff at MOB Gander with the commendation. mission. Well done to Mr Wadman (IMP) Site Manager, and all of the team in Gander, Newfoundland. Parm Phangura at the Commonwealth Games Submitted by Debbie South-Mitchell Parm Phangura, the Occupational Health & Safety Advisor for Cascade Aerospace, is a world level Olympic weightlifter who just recently represented Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 3. He placed sixth in his category with a combined total of 341kg. “It was an unbelievable experience and I am very happy with my ranking at these prestigious games,” says Phangura. “The people of Glasgow were amazing and extremely friendly and they sure love to party. I will cherish these games for the rest of my life”. Phangura has been competitively lifting since 2001. He grew up in Quesnel, B.C., where he was inspired by local lifter and Canadian national team member Paramjit Gill. “I got to know Paramjit Gill when I was in high school,” Phangura says. “We used to watch him train and thought he was amazing. He had a superman physique and all of us kids wanted to be like him – he was my intro into weightlifting.” “My cousins, Harjinder and Jaswant Phangura, competed in weightlifting in India and when they came to Canada, they pushed me to train more aggressively. I began competing at the age of 21”. Phangura is a member of the Canadian Senior National Team and is a distinguished three-time Senior Canadian National Champion, having competed at numerous international competitions. Ken Lundrigan’s 60th Submitted by Paul McCabe Mr. Ken Lundrigan, the IMP Aerospace & Defence VP Finance & Contracts, celebrated his 60th birthday in July. Some of the Executive Assistants in the Exec wing, who shall remain nameless, decided to help Ken celebrate this significant milestone by decorating his office. Ken was very pleased with their efforts and didn’t mind posing for some photos and keeping the decorations for a number of days. Ken, Best Wishes on your 60th. Ken enjoying the decorations for his 60th. He holds the B.C. provincial records for snatch, clean and jerk, and total records in the 105+ kg category. He graduated from the Occupational Health and Safety program at BCIT in 2004. While studying full time, he earned two national weightlifting champion titles! Parm joined Cascade in September of 2012, and is very thankful to Cascade Aerospace for allowing him the time off to train and focus on his preparation for the games. His big supporters on the home front are his young daughter Talia and his wife Sophia Phangura, herself a nine-time national medalist in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. Walk for CF Submitted by Linda Carter On May 23, Eric Richards, an Aerostructures FAI Inspector, and his family participated in the Great Strides™ walk for Cystic Fibrosis at Dartmouth Crossing. Eric’s granddaughter, two-anda-half-year-old Serena, suffers from CF; she was diagnosed when she was six months old. Serena’s family wanted to participate in the walk so they could raise funds in support of research into a cure for this disease. I had the pleasure of meeting Little Ms. Serena, and she is a delightful, energetic, happy little girl, she definitely stole my heart. Serena’s family raised $931 for the Great Strides walk. The Dartmouth Great Strides Walk has raised over $100,000, which to date is the largest fundraising year so far! There are more than 50 walks held across Canada every year. The Dartmouth walk had approximately 200 participants, including cystic fibrosis families and friends, CF medical professionals, corporate teams, and Kin Canada partner teams! Proceeds from the Great Strides™ walk will support investments in leading clinical care and world-class research. This incredible support has already resulted in an increase in the median age of survival for Canadians with cystic fibrosis from four years old in 1960 to 49.7 years old in 2012. The Great Strides™ walk is bringing us even closer to finding a cure or effective control of this disease. Next year let’s do it for Serena. Top from L-R: Marian Richards, Eric Richards, Lisa Weatherhead, Joe Macaskill, Lindsay Richards and sitting on the fence Serena Richards. Above: Grampy and Serena. F2X takes Flight at Cascade Aerospace Submitted by Darryl Kropp Cascade Aerospace competes on a crowded global stage. As international competition grows, we have faced a period of substantial downturn in commercial maintenance work in North America. This work has moved offshore while domestic military contracts have also been reduced. Against this growing international marketplace and the current global economic instability, Cascade must remain competitive and sustainable. To do so, we have launched an expanded continuous improvement and efficiency program called F2X (Flight to Excellence). F2X is designed to align our vision, regain our competitive edge, and create sustainable growth. In EVP & COO Ben Boehm’s words, “by increasing our accountability and focusing on improving efficiencies we will help ensure that Cascade will continue with a positive future.” There are four key components to the first phase of F2X: • Everybody in a team • Key performance indicators to measure progress to plan • Checking in each day • Performing workplace 5S standardization. The Cascade leadership team has formed the first F2X cell, developed a strategic balanced scorecard, and has been tracking progress against key metrics each week. The Continuous Improvement team is continuing the program rollout throughout the fall. FAMILY DAY Saturday, October 4, 2014 10 AM – 3 PM Rain or Shine! Lots of fun and games for children of all ages! BBQ and refreshments! A chance to win exciting prizes! Interactive tours! Please bring a non-perishable food item in support of Feed Nova Scotia Personal photos are not permitted inside the buildings; there will be photographers on site & pending weather there will be photo opportunities outside! Limited wheelchair access available at the HIA location Parking will be available in designated areas and will be directed by parking attendants Shuttle bus will be available for transportation between hangars SEE YOU THERE! From L-R: Dylan Crowley, Son of Darren Crowley, at the Chess Nationals, Winnipeg; Larry Gayton, Supervisor QC and Illustrating, at the Wharf Rat Rally in Digby, N.S.; and Surinder Kang, Manager Airworthiness, and Clark Bain, VP Engineering, at the Great Wall of China while pursuing new business in China. Stay tuned to the next issue to hear about the new business opportunities. Where in the World is IMPrint Being Read? In previous issues we invited you to send us your photos of IMPrint from around the world. Here are more pictures of IMP employees showing their copy of IMPrint from locations around the globe. Your IMPrint team continues to work hard creating a newsletter that is worthy of your attention, whether at home or away. We encourage you to take IMPrint on the road and send us your photos with IMPrint. 2014 Employee Engagement Survey Results Submitted by Laura Armes We are pleased to announce that the results of the 2014 Employee Engagement Survey have been distributed to all departments for employees to review. The results are also available on myIMP under Human Resources/Employee Engagement Survey Results/Documents/2014 Engagement Survey Results. The survey provides employee feedback on seven key areas: Performance Management, Management, Leadership, Information Sharing, Health and Safety, Work Environment and Engagement. See the overall results shown in the chart. Participation in the 2014 survey for IMP Aerospace, IMP Electronic Systems, and CSH was at 52 per cent, which is a slight decrease from 57 per cent in 2013. Five of the seven categories received similar ratings (within one or two percentage points) as 2013. There were significant positive increases in favourable responses for the Information Sharing and Health and Safety categories. Your feedback on this survey was used to determine initiatives surrounding the recently communicated strategic plan for IMP Aerospace. A key element of this plan is to improve employee engagement through initiatives aimed at fostering stronger employee relations and employee development. We recognize that there remains much more to be done and we will continue to respond to your feedback. Thank you to all employees who participated in this year’s employee engagement survey and we look forward to hearing from even more employees next year. 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2014 (%) 2013 (%) This chart shows the percentage of favourable responses in each area compared to 2013. Left: Kingsley Gale, Director CP140 Combined Program, explains the ASLEP portion of the program and the work carried out on the paddle fittings. Senior DND Official Visits IMP Aerospace Submitted by Paul McCabe Mario Lagrange, the Director Aerospace Equipment and Program Management (Maritime) (DAEPM(M)), visited IMP Aerospace on August 11 and 12. Mr. Lagrange is the senior DND official responsible for all in service support for the CP140 Aurora, CH149 Cormorant and CH124 Sea King fleets. As such he directs the activity on all the contracts that DND has with IMP Aerospace on these fleets. Mr. Lagrange was recently appointed to his current position after a 30-plus year career as a maintenance officer in the RCAF. He expressed a strong desire to visit IMP Aerospace early in his tenure to become familiar with our programs and meet the Above: Mark Kotzer, Directory Rotary Wing Programs, explains the CH149 Depot Level Program to Mr. Lagrange. Right: Kingsley Gale discusses the CP140 CP Nacelle work with Mr. Lagrange. people who deliver the critical support for the RCAF fleets that he manages. The visit consisted of a number of briefings and discussions on our DND programs followed by a tour of our facilities. Mr. Lagrange was very impressed with the scope and depth of the activities here in Halifax and by the dedication and professionalism of the IMP Aerospace staff he encountered. A big thanks to all the individuals who supported this visit. The visit was a complete success in advancing our Strategic Initiative of Improved Customer Relations. This picture represents the first flight of the Anson II, produced in Amherst in 1941. Amherst’s First Flight Submitted by Linda Carter Amherst is celebrating its 125th year as a town and aircraft production has been a big part of the town’s history. As a matter of fact, the first flight of the all-Canadian built Anson II took place in Amherst. The Anson II was built at Canadian Car & Foundry in Amherst. It incorporated many improvements and innovations to save weight and scarce resources such as aluminum. For instance, the metal nose was interchanged with one of moulded plywood. In service, the Anson II was used primarily for pilot training. The Canadian Car & Foundry also forms part of the history of IMP Aerostructures. The original company, Rhodes Curry Co., was purchased by Enamel and Heating Products, which later changed its name to Enheat, which is now IMP Aerostructures. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Town of Amherst. The original town was established in 1764, two miles west of its current location. By 1850 Amherst was located where you find it today. By 1880 the railway had been built demonstrating the political will to promote Canadian industry. Amherst became a huge market for products which contributed directly to the growth of the town. With the help of the newly-installed railroad, Amherst’s first industries were built near the station where some of the buildings are still in use today. In 1908, the manufacturing output of The Anson II under production. Amherst’s industries made it the busiest centre in the Maritime Provinces, which is where the term “Busy Amherst” comes from. Aerostructures Family Day Submitted by Linda Carter On Saturday, July 12, IMP Aerostructures held their annual Family Day at the Tidnish Docks ball field. Those in attendance enjoyed a delicious barbecue, lots of ice cream treats, miniature pony rides, a water slide, lots of sunshine, a live band and much more. Prizes were drawn for throughout the day, with the Grand Prize going to Linda Carter for a two-night’s stay at the Amherst Shore Country Inn, meals included, valued at $665. Other prize winners were: Patti Legere, Paul Fury, Mitch Meade, and Earl Dow ($50 gift certificates); Ken Fury, (Fastenal gift package), Deborah Emmett (IMP bag), Allison Brown and Janice Beed-Meade (Boeing Tianjin mugs), Alyson Fromm (Boeing Tianjin scarf), Tracy Legere and Art Gouchie, (Boeing Tianjin photo albums) and Andrew Savage (IMP hat/t-shirt combo). The band, DC Smith and The Streamliners entertained everyone with many great songs during the afternoon. Everyone enjoyed the day and we would like to send out a huge thank you to our Social Committee for all their hard work putting this day together for us. Social Committee Members are: Darryl Ferguson, Andrea Bishop, Shawna Doucette, Stephanie Wright, Bill Terris, Jeremy Edwards, Mark Green, Nathan Dolan, Rob Gilroy, Peter Bird and Adam Richards. Top from L-R: Ron Sims (guitar), Dave Smith (vocals), Earl Dow (drums), and Roy Dawson (bass). Katelyn and Julie Fromm enjoying a pony ride. Annual Motorcycle Photo A record number of motorcycle enthusiasts turned out for what has become an annual event at IMP. This summer, 33 IMP employees brought their bikes to work for the fourth annual IMPrint photograph. This photo was taken beside Hangar #6. Right: Mark Green (vocals). Emma McInnis enjoying her First Family Day. HSIA Cormorant Support Centre Cormorant In-Service Support Contract (ISSC) Renewal Submitted by Clair Henderson IMP Aerospace & Defence is pleased to announce Canada’s renewal of the CH149 Cormorant In-Service Support Contract (ISSC) for the period 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2021. Since aircraft procurement and first contract award in August 2000, IMP has been proud to maintain this important and very capable fleet of Canadian Search and Rescue (SAR) Helicopters. Under the ISSC, IMP is responsible for overall Program Management including all Maintenance, Engineering, Material, Training, Quality and Contracts support. The ISSC support team is made up of a Cormorant Support Centre at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) facilities, three Main Operating Bases (442 Squadron Comox, 413 Squadron Greenwood, 103 Squadron Gander) and a Depot Level Maintenance facility at HSIA. Over the last years, this SAR fleet has generated record flying rates and overall aircraft availability has been at all-time highs. IMP looks forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead for the Cormorant. Congratulations to the entire support team for this achievement. SOFEX 2014 Submittted by Rick Neima Amer Jbour (left), IMP Aerospace, and Amer Tabbah, General Manager, SOFEX 2014. In May, a large special operations and homeland security conference was held at the King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman, Jordan. The event is known as SOFEX and was hosted by his Majesty King Abdullah II. Amer Jbour represented IMP Aerospace & Defence at the event after receiving a special invitation from SOFEX General Manager Amer Tabbah. While attending the event, Amer met with the Royal Jordanian Air Force Commander and His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin al Hussein. SOFEX, which stands for Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference, occurs once every two years and is a four-day event showcasing exhibitors and national pavilions from many different nations. The event includes seminars delivered by top military officials as they discuss defense strategies, counter terrorism measures and homeland security issues. It also provides a great opportunity to network with notable Aerospace companies from around the world. 18th Annual IMP Aerospace & Defence Golf Tournament Submitted by Darren Crowley The 18th Annual IMP Aerospace & Defence Employee Charity Golf Tournament was held at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Stewiacke on July 12th. It was an absolutely perfect day for golf (weather wise), so everyone knew the scores would be low. In fact the winning team shot a –11, tying the all time record for this event. First-place team members were IMP power golf couple Carley Hubbard and Mike Gibbs, plus Derek MacKay and Mike Nunn. Second place went to Bob Gouchie’s team (–8). Third place at –7 was Ron McNeil’s team, which also won the Putting Contest with a team score of 8. (Three teams tied Ron’s team in Putting – captains Spencer Gossen, Darren Crowley and Kent Parks – however tie-breakers goes to team with best 18-hole score). • Closest to Pin (W) was Carley Hubbard at 18’ 7”. • Closest to Pin (M) was Colin Wills at 5’ 2”. • Long Drive (W) winner was Sarah Reddy. • Long Drive (M) winner was John Miller. This charity golf tournament raised more than $4,600 for Make-A-Wish (Atlantic). A huge thank you goes out to Stacey McMullen (Purchasing) who did another excellent job sourcing the majority of team prizes/donations. At the event First-place team displays their trophy. From left to right Mike Gibbs, Mike Nunn, Carley Hubbard and Derek MacKay. we had great help ensuring things ran smoothly behind the scenes – Sarah MacDonnell and her Mom, Jennifer Crowley (Darren’s wife) and Daphne Carter, CEO Make A Wish (Atlantic), who helped all day at the putting contest and took team photos. Other volunteers were Pat MacEachern, and Donna Bonner in the Pitch & Putt competition (tie breaker Round 2, between Brad Bonner’s team vs. Carley Hubbard’s team). Laurie Murray (Pubs) who always does a great job on the signs. This year a special prize was donated by Envirosystems for four rounds/carts at Glen Arbour. The top five teams got to battle it out in a Pitch & Putt Contest. Each team picked one person to Chip/Pitch and a different player to putt it out. Carley Hubbard, Bob Gouchie, Ron McNeil, Brad Bonner and Jason Rose teams all made the cut with two teams (Larry Lundquist and Adam Smith) just narrowly missing the cut by one shot at –5. A lot of players stuck around to watch the competition which took three rounds to break the tie between Brad Bonners and Carley Hubbard. Then Carley Hubbard made a beautiful chip within one foot of the pin and Brad’s team conceded so Mike Gibbs did not have to officially putt it out. All-in-all a great day was had by the 34 teams (more than 130 players). Lastly a special thanks to the company and the social society for their continued support of this event through their annual contribution to cover the expenses to run the tournament year after year. Loud Shirt Day participants. IMP Aerostructures LOUD Shirt Day Submitted by Linda Carter Friday, July 18, was LOUD Shirt Day at IMP Aerostructures! The contest was open to all employees. The prize for the LOUDEST shirt was a $50 Gift Certificate for Mark’s Work Warehouse. The winner of LOUDEST shirt was determined by “applause-o-meter” in the cafeteria at 12:30 p.m. The rules for the event were: • Shirts must be in compliance with company safety and dress code policies • No torn or ripped clothing • No attachments that may fall into or get caught in machinery or equipment • No offensive slogans • No bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, etc. The winner of the contest was Albert Mac Mullen Two Shirt with a score of 99 on the “applause-o-meter”. “Applause-o-meter” scores: • Albert Mac Mullen – 99 • Peter Baxter – 92 • Jean Brundage – 91 • Stephanie Wright – 89 • Karen Webb – 88 • Roy Gilroy – 87 • Ann Gilfoy – 87 • Alex Legere – 84 • Cindy Hicks – 83 • Linda Carter – 83 • Eric Richards – 83 • Jeff O’Byrne - 80 Tech Data Kaizen, Two Years Later From top to bottom: Jeff O’Byrne, Cindy Hicks, and winner, Albert Mac Mullen. How Can We Improve Accessibility To Tech Data? Submitted by Séverine Guitton In April 2012 a Tech Data Kaizen was held with participants from production and supporting departments. The team was asked how to improve accessibility to tech data such as “what software to use”, “where to find the documents”, or “what revision is to be utilized”. The three-day Kaizen event revealed improvements which expanded beyond accessibility. Over the intervening two years a number of achievements have been reached: • Updates to the RES and Scope Change e-forms and creation of an Engineering Drawing Request (EDR) and Deviation and Waiver forms; • Streamlining the multiple databases into a single Library and Drawing Crib (LDC) database • Basic CMstat (PDMPlus) training • Updating and simplifying the access to SPPs and ADs • Improving the sign-in and sign-out of documents and usage traceability and better binding of Picture Books • Many IT related fixes and improvements to thin client, laptop and tablet systems as well as IHS access • Creation of the Tech data button and development of a mail run map • IETM pre-notification changes to planning. Still remaining to be done: Enable a quick link to MSDSs via the tech data button and a few more dataloads for the LDC database to bring the drawing cribs and library fully online with all programs. Disappointments we encountered: The implementation of the recommendations have not been without challenges which we continue to work with IT to resolve. The wireless thin clients/PCs helped accessibility closer to the aircraft, but the area of coverage in the hangars is still being enhanced. A challenge remains in providing production with weekly updates of the WIMS which is being reviewed. These achievements would not have been realized without the help of Production, the Library, CMO, Drawing Cribs, IT and the programmers. It is their teamwork and participation that has helped CI with these tasks. Can we improve further? Absolutely! So at any future Kaizen event help us strive to Continuously Improve. Volunteer Michel Hanna Submitted by Martin Miller This July, Halifax celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Lebanese Festival, held at the Olympic Community Centre. The festival is a highly anticipated event every year and features delicious traditional food, music, as well as several unique and interesting talent shows and contests. The Festival has been hosted since 2001 by the Saint Antonios Antiochan Orthodox Christian Church. Michel Hanna, a Senior Aeronautical Engineer in Aeronautical Support Engineering, has been an active member and volunteer at Saint Antonios for more than 20 years. He currently assists the priest during church services and is a Sunday School teacher. This year, Michel provided tours of the beautiful new Saint Antonios Church, located at the corner of Windsor Street and Chebucto Road. The church is currently under construction across from the site where it originally opened in 1980. Michel is very proud of the new church, which is based on a partial renovation and redesign of the historic, centrally located St. Matthias Anglican Church. St. Matthias Anglican Church has been in Halifax for more than 80 years, but its membership has declined significantly in recent years and the church itself was mostly being used by other community groups. This project will allow an important piece of Halifax’s heritage to be preserved and used for the continued enjoyment of all. Michel has been honoured to serve as a member and volunteer at Saint Antonios. His sincere, strongly held religious beliefs and his fulfilling work there have been a source of strength, peace, and joy. IMP employee Michel Hanna volunteers at Saint Antonios Antiochan Orthodox Christian Church. Aircraft Photography Contest Submitted by Bruce Sutherland, Stuart Cameron, and Moniqa Cornish. Over the next two issues of IMPrint we will be conducting a photo contest to capture the beauty of aircraft for us all to see. At IMP Aerospace & Defence we mostly see aircraft in their “disassembled” condition undergoing repairs or modification. This contest is to let us appreciate their beauty when “they have slipped the surly bonds of earth and are dancing the skies on laughter-silvered wings” (John Magee). To compete in our contest simply submit an electronic copy of a picture that you have taken and you may win one of our great prizes! Contest Details • Aircraft must be airborne • The picture must be one you have taken • Submissions must be in no later than Friday, November 7, 2014 • Pictures are to be submitted electronically to: [email protected], [email protected], and/or [email protected] • Only electronic files can be accepted • All Pictures will be reviewed by the contest committee and the top 8 photos selected will be displayed in the December Issue of IMPrint • IMPrint readers will then vote on one of the eight finalist pictures by submitting a ballot with their vote. (Details and ballot to be provided in the Dec issue of IMPrint) • Winner’s name and entry will be published in the March IMPrint edition Prizes • 1st Place - A Tim Horton’s gift certificate for $60 and have their picture published in the March Issue of IMPrint • 2nd Place – A Tim Horton’s gift certificate for $40 • 3rd Place - A Tim Horton’s gift certificate for $20 Energy Saving Project – Compressed Air in #1 Hangar Submitted by Myles Cornish & Bruce McCulloch Compressing air for production purposes at IMP requires a significant amount of energy. This past Spring, the Energy Intensive 50HP, thirty year old Gardner Denver air compressor failed and it was quickly realized that it would be uneconomical to repair. Two options for replacement were available. Option 1 was to replace “like for like” and install a 50 Hp fixed speed compressor quoted at $18,000, and; Option 2 was to perform an Engineering Study of the hangar’s compressed air needs. The outcome of Option 2 was a recommendation to install two smaller air compressors, using variable speed at the heart of the system, so the compressors would essentially shut down when the demand for air was low. Although the total cost for this system was 60% higher, the investigation of energy consumption of both options revealed that substantial energy savings can be realized with a variable speed system. The net additional capital cost for option 2 was $11,000 but with a yearly energy savings of $15,700, Efficiency Nova Scotia was impressed with the potential savings and provided an incentive of $15,000 to IMP to off-set the additional capital cost for the energy efficient initiative. The new variable speed air compressor system was installed in mid-July and everything has been running smoothly. Future energy efficient initiatives partnering the IMP Facilities team and Efficiency Nova Scotia include: LED Highbay Lighting Upgrades; Energy Consumption Monitoring, and; Heat Recovery Ventilation. From L-R: Myles Cornish, Terry Rushton, Bruce McCulloch, and Justin McLaren. Absent from picture: Chris Horne, Ian Crowell, and Stephen McCulloch. The Amherst Jr. A Rambler Toonie Draw Midsummer Lunch Potluck The Amherst Jr. A Rambler Toonie draw started in February of 2013 to raise money for the hockey team. In order to participate in the draw you have to register and pay your toonie every week. Every Tuesday, one lucky number is drawn. There are numerous purple boxes located in various businesses throughout Amherst, where you deposit your toonie along with your play number, which is applied to your toonie via an orange sticker, and if you don’t pay and your number comes up, you don’t win that week. A few of those weeks the winning amount has been over $10,000. Over the years there have been at least six winners from IMP Aerostructures so far, with the current winner being Phil Lake with just over $2,000. More than $80,000 has been raised for the hockey club. Due to the many important projects on the go and very tight schedules, IMP Electronic Systems opted to forgo the usual “last week of July first week of August” plant shutdown. With many people still choosing to take their vacation midsummer, and a shutdown in the cafeteria, the idea to have a lunch potluck on the two Fridays was met with great enthusiasm! More than 30 people participated each week; with more than enough food for everyone, and some leftovers to take home! Thank you to everyone who made the Midsummer Potluck a huge success. Submitted by Linda Carter Left: Phil Lake, winner, and Roger Belliveau, Rambler volunteer. Submitted by Libby MacLean Cascade’s Engineering Team. What’s Happening in Cascade’s Engineering Department? Submitted by Monika Klose Cascade’s Engineering department is a Transport Canada Design Approval Organization, which is working towards obtaining a DND Accredited Technical Organization (ATO) certification. The main objective of obtaining the ATO is to enhance Cascade’s relationship with DND on the CC130 program in order to provide effective airworthiness oversight on Tier 1 Subcontractor ATOs, and to enable the possibility of expanding into more complex military aircraft modifications and prototyping work. The department is made up of approximately 70 people, including Avionics, Structures, Mechanical Systems, Manufacturing Methods and Certification Delegate engineers and Technical Service representatives, CAD specialists, Engineering Leads, and support personnel. At Cascade’s inception, Engineering’s main purpose was a liaison role supporting the MRO activities. Through the years, Engineering also developed various products in support of specific customer demand with the forward looking intent to further develop market share of those products in the industry. Today, Cascade Engineering, along with other departments within Cascade, assists business development by assessing projects that provide a net benefit to the company as a whole in the longer term. Within the scope of Cascade’s business direction, projects are assessed against their potential to provide significant engineering, planning, production and integrated logistic support activities. The longer term nature of these projects also increases the number of aircraft to be modified and/or maintained, increasing the level of work for all departments within Cascade. Projects that highlight the capabilities of Cascade’s SPTT Installed in Trenton. Engineering department include the four CAE/Lockheed C130 trainers. These trainers are the FuT (Fuselage Trainer), the CST (Confined Space Trainer), the FAST (Fuselage and Aircraft Systems Trainer) and the SPTT (Servicing Part Task Trainer). Other significant projects developed by Cascade’s Engineering department include the Q400PF (Package Freighter), Q400F (Freighter), CRJ200PF and the CL215 turbine conversion program. Cascade’s Engineering department is a very close knit group which takes part in activities outside the work place. These activities include: Relay for Life, Dragon Boat Challenge, and the Big Bike Ride to name just a few. We work and play hard. Q400PF (Package Freighter). Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations 30 years of service 30 years of service 30 years of service Presenter (left): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President Recipient (right): Bernard Barter; Stores Controller Presenter (left): James Friars; Materials Manager Recipient (right): David Brown; Material Supply Coordinator Congratulations 30 years of service Presenters (left and right): John Martell; Director of Production, & Dave Meagher; VP & General Manager Recipient (middle): Gail Atwood; Senior Planner Presenters (left and right): Dave Meagher; VP & General Manager & John Martell; Director of Production Recipient (centre): Dianne Merrimen; Cable Assembler Congratulations 30 years of service Presenter (left): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President Recipient (right): James O’Donnell; Foreman Maintenance Congratulations 30 years of service Presenter (left): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President Recipient (right): Jim Singer; Stores Controller Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations 30 years of service 30 years of service 30 years of service Presenter (left): Clark Bain; Vice-President, Engineering Recipient (right): Marcel Boudreau; Supervisor Rotary Wing Mechanical Engineering Presenter (left): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President Recipient (right): Pat MacEachern; Stores Controller Congratulations 30 years of service Presenter (left): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President Recipient (right): Stacey Singer; Stores Controller Presenter (left): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President Recipient (right): Shannon Spencer; Stores Controller Congratulations 25 years of service Presenter (right): Kevin Lemke; Vice President, Production Recipient (left): Charlie Blair; Senior Planner Dave Beaton – 45 years with Local 4883 Submitted by Linda Carter Forty-five years ago, on June 18, 1969, Dave Beaton joined local 4883 United Steel Workers and since then has had no break in service. Dave is an Inspector for IMP Aerostructures and previously held the position of Machinist. He walks to and from work every day, rarely accepting a ride no matter what shift, no matter what the weather. Some joke that he should have been a mail carrier. Dave is very friendly and easy to get along with. He is a wealth of knowledge and a great allaround guy, and has mentored many inspectors over the years. Congratulations Dave on your achievement from everyone at IMP Aerostructures. IMPrint CONTEST WINNERS Submitted By: Cheryle Engram The draw for the IMPrint Contest featured in the June 2014 issue took place on August 21st – the lucky winners of $25 Tim Horton’s cards are Darrell Swaine and Jane Taylor-Moffatt, both of IMP Aerospace, and Sarah McIsaac of IMP Electronic Systems. We would like to congratulate these individuals and encourage everyone to continue participating in future IMPrint contests. IMPrint CONTEST QUESTIONS To get your name entered into the next draw, simply fill out the ballot below, and send it in to us before November 21. For Aerospace and Electronic Systems entries, please send your ballots to Rick Neima at mailbox 504. For Aerostructures entries, please deposit your ballot in the ballot box in the cafeteria. For Cascade entries, please drop your ballot off to the HR Department. First Prize for this edition’s contest will be a $150 Atlantica Gift Card (an equivalent value gift card for a restaurant of the winners choosing for winners outside the Halifax region). Second and third prizes will be a $25 Tim Horton’s Gift Card. To be fair to everyone, we ask for only one ballot per person. Just a reminder – you can’t win if you don’t enter! Name: ____________________ Clock #_________ 1. On what date was IMP Aerostructures Family Day held? a) June 15 b) July 12 c) August 3 d) July 25 From left: Carl Guilderson, Roy Gilroy, and Dave Beaton. IMP Christmas Events Submitted by Libby MacLean and Dianne Hussey The Annual IMP Aerospace Employee Christmas Party will be held November 22, 2014 at the Atlantica Hotel in Halifax at 1980 Robie Street. Attendees will be treated to an extensive buffet dinner followed by a dance with live entertainment provided by Silent Thunder. Tickets will be on sale in the fall for $30 each or $50 per couple. If you plan to stay at the hotel for the night, please call now to ensure you get a room at the IMP Employee rate. The Children’s Christmas Party will be at Cole Harbour Place on December 6, 2014. The pool is booked for IMP employees and their children from 1 pm to 2 pm, followed by snacks and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus upstairs in the large banquet hall. If you have any questions please ask any member of the IMP Social Society. 2. For the upcoming Aircraft Photography contest, what does the aircraft have to be doing in the photos you submit? a) Landing b) Boarding c) Flying d) Unloading 3. On which dates did Cascade Aerospace host the Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo? a) August 7 & 8 b) July 3 & 4 c) April 7 & 8 d) May 27 & 28 4. What is the date for IMP Aerospace and IMP Electronic Systems upcoming Family Day? a) September 30 b) November 15 c) October 14 d) October 4 5. What did MOB Gander receive a CO’s Commendation for? a) Safety b) Cleanliness c) Maintenance & Teamwork d) Attendance LONG TERM SERVICE AWARDS IMP Group is proud to offer Long Service and Retirement Recognition awards to our loyal team members at service milestones in 5-year intervals up to 40 years of service. 5 YEARS (UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER) Dan Antle, Asad Baig, Jeffrey Bernier, Marc Brennan, Randy Cho, Kevin Emmonds, David Flynn, John Gulbrandson, Tracey Matheson, Anthony Newman, Jeffrey Rushton, Jason Trout, and Sebastian Walker. 10 YEARS (UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER) Stephen Bartlett, Evan Boudreau, Sim Chin, Trevor Deveau, Thomas Ferguson, Joshua Fitzlaff, Tanya Fraser, Mandip Grewal, William Hartlen, Jared Janzen, Abby Lai, James McCracken, Mu-Pon San, Michael Simpson, Christine Terris, Jennifer Trimm, and Maxwell Warren. 15 YEARS (UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER) Greg Beitel, Guy Brown, Shelley Carroll-Weir, Stephen Couper, Colin Crema, Melissa Greening, Brent Hansen, David Hocking, Christophe Lehti, David Kennedy, Raj Kumar, and Kurtis Schroeder. 25 YEARS (UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER) Charlie Blair. 30 YEARS (UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER) Gail Atwood, David Brown, Tony Brushett, Dan Erickson, Timothy Giles, Pat MacEachern, Diane Merrimen, Cecil Mullins, James O’Donnell, Daniel Oxner, David Schulz, Stacey Singer, Randall Smith, John Thorne, and Kenneth White. 35 YEARS (UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER) Dennis Peverill, and Daniel Sheehan. 40 YEARS (UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER) Frances Inkpen. CONGRATULATIONS At IMP Aerospace & Defence we would like to recognize those big moments in our employee’s lives. This space is available to those employees who have recently celebrated a retirement, a new addition to the family or recent nuptials. To add an announcement, please contact Rick Neima in the Human Resources Department. BIRTHS Tracy McClennan, baby boy Simon Frederick, born May 27th, 2014. Retirements Gilbert Yantha, Roger Perry, Harris Jobe, and Robert White. Are you planning on retiring in the next few months? If you are and you’d like to stay connected and informed of upcoming editions of IMPrint, or if you know someone who has retired and would be interested, please send us your e-mail address to HR@ impaerospaceanddefence.com. GET INVOLVED AND MAKE YOUR OWN IMPrint IMPrint is Aerospace & Defence’s newsletter and it is intended for articles related to current and future events both of a work and social nature. Please note that the size of the newsletter and number of submitted articles may prevent yours from being included in the next release; it may have to be considered for a following issue. If your article does not make it through the review process, we will contact you. Please try to keep your article to less than 500 words. A picture tells a thousand words. Please provide photographs (if applicable). The higher the quality photo the better. Below is the list of content editors to whom you may submit articles or suggestions. NAME Moniqa Cornish......................... Linda Carter.............................. Brad Cornick............................. Cheryle Engram....................... Amanda Harris......................... Larry Gayton............................. Stuart Cameron........................ Clair Henderson....................... David MacKinnon..................... Libby MacLean......................... Anne-Marie McDevitt................ Pat McKenna............................ Devon Moore............................ Rick Neima............................... Debbie South-Mitchell.............. Russ Spackman....................... Dale Worden............................ PHONE DEPARTMENT E-MAIL Materiel.......................................... [email protected]..................................... 1771 Amherst......................................... [email protected].................................................. 204 Int’l Programs................................ Brad.Cornick@impaerospace.com..........................................2110 CSH............................................... [email protected].................................... 3776 Product Support............................. [email protected]...................................... 1271 Publications................................... [email protected].......................................... 3864 Production..................................... [email protected]..................................... 1747 CSH............................................... Clair.Henderson@impaerospace.com.....................................3769 RW/FW Engineering...................... [email protected].................................. 1272 Hammonds Plains......................... Libby.MacLean@electronicsystems.com.................................355 Contracts....................................... [email protected]............................. 1307 ASE............................................... Pat [email protected]......................................... 1891 Sp Engineering.............................. [email protected]......................................... 1138 Human Resources......................... [email protected]............................................ 1429 Cascade (HR)................................ [email protected]............................. 2679 Quality............................................ [email protected].................................... 3719 Production/Product Support........... [email protected]........................................ 1166 The IMPrint newsletter is produced by the IMP Technical Publications Department. The deadline for articles to be submitted for issue #21 December 2014 is November 21. www.impaerospaceanddefence.com
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