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Monjed 2 Fireboat wins WorkBoat Magazine’s Significant Boat of the Year Award

Monjed 2 Fireboat wins WorkBoat Magazine’s Significant Boat of the Year Award

Wajax key partner in engine design, proud to see this win for Metalcraft and other partners

Toronto, Ontario (February 6, 2023) – The Monjed 2 Fireboat has officially won WorkBoat Magazine’s Significant Boat of the Year award, which was announced at the International WorkBoat Show. As a key partner in the construction of the Monjed 2’s engine, Wajax is excited to see this boat receive this prestigious award.

The Monjed 2, crafted by Metalcraft Marine Inc., is a 25-meter fire, rescue and patrol boat created for the Kuwait Fire Service using MTU propulsion. This catamaran fireboat runs on a total vessel propulsion power of 2760hp and utilizes two engine-driven fire pumps with 10,000 gallon-per-minute pumping power to efficiently fight fires.

Wajax provided a plethora of parts in the building process of the Monjed 2, including:

·      MTU 10V2000M86 main engines rated at 1380hp each
·      MTU Bluevision Next Generation control system
·      ZF 665TS 2 speed marine gears
·      Vulkan shafting solution between the engines and the fire pumps

Through this equipment, sourced through top-quality vendors, Wajax played an integral part in creating the powerful, efficient engines the Monjed 2 needs to help the Kuwait Fire Service do their jobs with both speed and safety.

“We’re incredibly proud to be one of the teams involved in creating the Monjed 2, and we’re glad to see it get the recognition it deserves” says Joe Di Pede, Vice President of Powertrain at Wajax. “The quality of vendors and parts we bring to these kinds of projects is what gives us some much confidence in our work, and it shows in the performance of the Monjed 2’s engines. We appreciate the opportunity from Metalcraft to work with them on this amazing vessel, and we thank Workboat Magazine for showing off the Monjed 2 and its capabilities.”

The Monjed 2 Fireboat has been registered in Kuwait, and Wajax is proud to know it will be in use fighting fires and saving lives with the Kuwait Fire Service.

Wajax Corporation

The Corporation’s goal is to be Canada’s leading industrial products and services provider, distinguished through its three core capabilities: sales force excellence, the breadth and efficiency of repair and maintenance operations, and the ability to work closely with existing and new vendor partners to continually expand its product offering to customers. The Corporation believes that achieving excellence in these three areas will position it to create value for its customers, employees, vendors, and shareholders.

Digging In: 27 Years and Counting

Growing up as a child in Blairgowrie, Scotland, David Stalker was introduced to excavators at a young age. With an uncle who worked as a machine operator and a father who started his own excavator hire company, it was only a matter of time before Stalker experienced what it took, firsthand, to excel in the construction industry.

Stalker’s excitement for the industry followed him more than 4,000 miles from Scotland to Vancouver Island where he immigrated with his parents and siblings in 1988. And after a few years of working for a few different contractors, he and his wife decided it was time to start their own business, renting their first machine and officially starting David Stalker Excavating Ltd. in Ladysmith, British Columbia.

Initially, Stalker, who recently celebrated the 25-year-anniversary of David Stalker Excavating, didn’t think much about the longevity of his business.

“I never knew how many years we’d be in business,” he said. “I didn’t look at that at the time. I just looked at buying a machine and trying to get myself a job. That was 1993, and thankfully, we’re still at it 27 years later.”

Proven quality, proven results

Stalker purchased his first Hitachi, a ZX200LC-3, in 2009. The machine had more than 9,000 hours on it when he sold it in 2017. It’s been more than 10 years since this first purchase, but Stalker continues turning to Hitachi to get the job done right.

“Hitachi is a great machine,” Stalker said. “Their reliability, fuel economy and resale value – we love them. I think with the Hitachi name, you get proven quality.”

The newest addition to Stalker’s fleet is a ZX345USLC-6 – the first of its kind to arrive on Vancouver Island. The machine is currently working on a road construction project to provide public access to a marina and mill site in Ladysmith.

“Ever since I knew the 345 was coming out, I wanted one,” Stalker said. “I realized that the 345 would actually work in the same place that a conventional 250-size machine would work. After discussing it with Wajax, we decided to take the plunge.”

As a company that specializes in residential and municipal excavation work, David Stalker Excavating often works on road projects where traffic flow must be maintained. With its reduced-tail-swing design, the 345 brings efficiency to those projects by allowing for a single lane of traffic.

“With a conventional excavator, it’s quite hard to maintain single lane traffic,” Stalker said. “With the reduced-tail-swing of the 345, you’ve got no worries. It works very well for that application. Our operators love them.”

In addition to the ZX345USLC-6, Stalker’s fleet consists of five more reduced-tail-swing models and a ZX50U-5 compact excavator – all of which he purchased through Wajax, Canada’s exclusive Hitachi construction dealer. And while his fondness for Hitachi continues to grow, so does his relationship with Wajax.

“We started with Wajax in 2009 and we’ve had a very good relationship with them ever since,” Stalker said. “I don’t think we’ve ever had to question a bill or had any type of heated discussion with them. Wajax has always been straight upfront with us. We’ve never had an issue.”

Still going strong

It’s this partnership that allows Stalker to travel back to Scotland at least once a year, as he knows that if something happens with a machine, Wajax has him – and his company – covered. Most recently, Stalker traveled home to celebrate the 97th birthday of his grandmother, fondly known as Granny.

“My granny…she’s a tough one,” he said. “She’s big, strong and just doesn’t know when to quit. She’s got her own place, fixes her own meals, does her own laundry. She just keeps going. I admire her a lot.”

And although Stalker moved away from Granny more than 30 years ago, he’s still got her to thank when it comes to his daily mentality at work.

“Granny makes you look at things a lot differently – with having a business, employees, issues and everything else,” he said. “Here she is, 97 and still going. She just makes you look at things in a whole different perspective.”

While Stalker’s perspective may have been unsure about the longevity of David Stalker Excavating at the start, it’s clear that he has paved the way for even more success. As someone who would rather be on a jobsite than in the office, Stalker knows there’s nothing else he’d rather do. And with 27 years under his belt at the company, he’s excited for what’s to come

“I’ve always enjoyed this type of work,” Stalker said. “I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. I can’t wait to get up in the morning and go to work. It’s in my blood and it’s what I want to keep doing.”

Earthmoving contractor relies on Bell ADTs for reduced fuel costs, simple maintenance

Allan Construction, part of Saskatchewan’s general contracting scene since the 1990s, relies on Bell articulated dump trucks from Wajax for its earthmoving efforts.

Large earthmoving projects offer up plenty of challenges for contractors of all kinds. It takes knowledge, experience and the right equipment to get the job done right every time – and Allan Construction has plenty of all three.

Read the full article in Heavy Equipment Guide here!

Wajax signs agreement with Minuteman International to become Exclusive Citymaster product dealer

Wajax signs agreement with Minuteman International to become Exclusive Citymaster product dealer

Dealer agreement sets up Wajax to market and sell Citymaster products nationwide

Toronto, Ontario (November 28, 2022) – Wajax Corporation is now the exclusive official dealer of Hako Citymaster line of outdoor cleaning machines across Canada. The Citymaster product line offers an increasing range of cleaning products that can take on outdoor and municipal cleaning tasks (properties, sports fields, greenspaces, etc.).

Citymaster also offers sweepers and machines made for municipal use, with a compact design and turn radius that allow for simple driving and navigation. The Citymaster product line is also built for customization and flexibility through a wide inventory of easily installed attachments.

Wajax is proud to be able to offer these Citymaster products to their customers, as they fall in line with Wajax’s continued efforts to market and sell brands that are environmentally and worker safe. The Citymaster lineup is known for low emissions, low consumption, low noise, and the machines are recognized for their safe, ergonomic operator setup.

“Wajax firmly believes in working with companies and organizations that can offer sustainable, user-friendly products” says Brian Kolthof, Vice President of Material Handling at Wajax. “The Hako Citymaster line is a great example of the type of machines we want to be able to offer to our customers. These machines are sustainable, safe, and still operationally effective, and that’s a perfect fit for what we are looking to accomplish here at Wajax.”

“We are extremely excited that Wajax has agreed to distribute the Hako Citymaster product range across Canada.” says Jack Hill, President & CEO of Minuteman International. “We started doing business with Wajax back in 2019 with the PowerBoss industrial brand and they have proven to be a great partner. Wajax has not only proven they can produce outstanding sales results, but their commitment to after sales service is what has been most impressive.”

The Hako Citymaster outdoor cleaning machines offer operational flexibility, efficiency, and a wide range of attachments and superstructures. Wajax looks forward to providing customers with these effective cleaners and is excited to see what the future holds as a Canadian dealer of Citymaster.

Wajax Corporation

How hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit forged the next generation of Kang Construction

Ferlin Kang didn’t always know he wanted to go into the construction industry. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, he was exposed to the energy and opportunity that comes with living in a growing, evolving city. Ferlin knew he could pursue different paths in life, but he also knew how unique it was to have the opportunity to carry on his father’s business as a first-generation Canadian.

“My father had humble beginnings, immigrating from Asia. He had been in construction since the 1960s before starting Kang Construction Ltd. in 1982 in Calgary,” Ferlin said. “When I was in my teen years, I started working with the company and thought there was no way I’d be doing this.”

But for Ferlin, the opportunity to carry on the family business was something he grew interested in, and soon began to enjoy.

“My father came here, established himself, started a business and became an entrepreneur. Being able to grow the business to this point is not something to take lightly,” Ferlin said. “I didn’t want that legacy to go away.”

And that legacy will remain intact. Ferlin is now the vice president of the 60-employee Kang Construction, as his father, Alvin, gradually steps back.

Forged from orange

Initially, Kang Construction began carving out a niche in the petroleum industry. Due to an industry need for excavation, Kang Construction purchased its first excavator in early 1988: a Hitachi EX200LC. It was the first excavator of its kind to operate in Alberta.

“For us, the Hitachi brand loyalty reaches all the way back to our beginnings as a company when we first purchased our EX200,” Ferlin said. “Hitachi’s always been known for manufacturing heavy equipment that is tried, tested and true. They’re very reputable and providing the right equipment for the right job is always very important to us.”

The EX200 wasn’t the only “first” for this company. In December 2018, Kang Construction was also the first company in Alberta to purchase the ZX345USLC-6.

“Our fleet of Hitachi excavators ranges from a 470, which is our largest, to the 225, 160, 135, 85, all the way down to the minis. We also have a 350 that has a long-reach telescopic boom mounted to it for deep excavations, or we can change it to a 60-feet-long-reach boom,” Ferlin said. “Just from our fleet, you can see the versatility that Hitachi equipment provides.”

While Kang Construction began with a niche in the petroleum industry, they have since grown drastically. Their growing fleet is a result of growing services.

“We started to go more into the earthwork side of things and away from the petroleum side toward the 2000s,” Ferlin said. “We got into more detail and mass excavations for commercial, retail and industrial projects.”

Bringing an edge to the fleet

Soon, Kang Construction expanded to offer installation of water and sewer underground utilities to their projects. This is where the 345’s versatility really shined.

“With the inner-city job sites, we deal with some tighter areas,” Ferlin said. “Accessibility of the 345 is definitely a positive.”

As it has grown, Kang Construction has tackled larger, high-profile jobs within the area. Recently, the company has been working at the Foothills Hospital Calgary Cancer Centre connector, providing earthworks, and water and sewer utilities to the project.

“The 345 worked out really well for this project in the sense that we have a new Tier 4 engine in there, which just gives minimal emissions,” Ferlin said. “A new machine like the 345 is perfect when working near a sensitive hospital environment.”

Another advantage of the 345 is the power it brings to tight spaces as a reduced-tail-swing model.

“The fact that it’s a reduced-tail-swing and has power, that’s just an added bonus,” Ferlin said. “It’s perfect for our fleet.”

Productivity is the name of the game

If Ferlin had to choose one word that is most important to Kang Construction, it would be “productivity.” As technology advances and the needs of their clients become more stringent, he has to rely on equipment that can deliver.

“If equipment works efficiently and safely, that’s paramount,” Ferlin said. “Breakdowns or reliability issues are critical in our business. I find that for us, Hitachi works.”

For their Hitachi equipment needs, Kang Construction turns to Wajax, one of Canada’s longest standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers.

“Our dealer support from Wajax has been fantastic. We’re able to get anything we need from them quickly to keep us up and running,” Ferlin said.

Along with contributing to the bottom line, Hitachi excavators are a favorite among Kang Construction operators, too.

“Getting a new piece of equipment is always like Christmas to everybody,” Ferlin said. “They love the 345. They find that being inside the machine, it’s quite roomy. They’re not crunched like they are in some other machines.”

The future of Kang

Ferlin has hopes that the company will continue to grow in Calgary, a city which he describes as “opportunistic.” And he is grateful for the growth Kang Construction has seen thus far.

“We’ve always been aggressive, ever since our small beginnings. But I couldn’t have envisioned us being involved on the types of jobs we’re working today, 15 years ago,” Ferlin said. “We are excited to see the legacy continue for our company.”

As for the company’s culture, Ferlin plans on keeping a family mentality at the core.

“I think in our current society, some-times family might be overlooked. Family is very important to me and has always been,” he said. “We always try to treat our company and employees like family, and I don’t see that changing in the future.”

Kang Construction Ltd. is serviced by Wajax, Calgary, Alberta.

The article was originally posted in Hitachi Breakout Magazine

Minister of Transportation Honours Wajax at Ontario Transportation Expo

Toronto, Ontario – July 19, 2022 – Wajax was selected as one of two vendors to be honoured with a visit by the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation for Ontario, at the 23^rd annual Ontario Transportation Expo (“OTE”) in recognition of their contribution to the transportation industry.

The Ministry of Transportation – a significant contributor and supporter of the transportation industry across Ontario – prioritized the important work of keeping the industry moving throughout the pandemic. Meeting with key industry leaders and service providers allowed them an opportunity to get a pulse on the state of the industry post-pandemic, and make personal connections with a selection of industry leaders, Wajax being one of them.

As Canadian company servicing the transportation industry for decades, Wajax shares a strong, long-term commitment to Canada’s transport industry with the Ministry. Meeting the Minister has been an honour for entire Wajax transport team.

Teo Teodoro, Branch Manager of the Wajax Toronto Diesel Drive branch, had the pleasure of speaking directly with the Minister. Well known in the industry, Teo has been recognized as an Ambassador for the Transit, Coach and Busing Industry and, with Wajax, has been a participating member of the Ontario Motor Coach Association (“OMCA”) for over 30 years.

“It was a pleasure to meet the Honourable Caroline Mulroney. Transportation is such an important industry in the Canadian economy and I’m proud of the work we do to support it here at Wajax.”, said Teo.

Wajax provides premium transport products, including engines & transmissions from top brands such as Allison and Detroit^®; as well as performs service and repairs across the country.

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Wajax Corporation

The Corporation’s goal is to be Canada’s leading industrial products and services provider, distinguished through its three core capabilities: sales force excellence, the breadth and efficiency of repair and maintenance operations, and the ability to work closely with existing and new vendor partners to constantly expand its product offering to customers. The Corporation believes that achieving excellence in these three areas will position it to create value for its customers, employees, vendors and shareholders.

For more information on Wajax, please visit the company’s website at https://www.wajax.com.

Wajax acquires Powell Canada’s valve business

Toronto, Ontario – June 30, 2022 – Wajax Corporation (“Wajax” or the Corporation”) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tundra Process Solutions Ltd. (“Tundra”) has acquired the valve business of Powell Canada Inc. (“Powell Valve”). Specializing in valve sales, service and support, Powell Valve employs a team of thirty-eight, and operates facilities in Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Lloydminster, Alberta.

Commenting on the acquisition, Iggy Domagalski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wajax, stated “The addition of three new valve servicing and repair locations, plus a team of highly skilled technicians, will help accelerate the growth of Tundra’s core business.” Added Ash Allers, Chief Executive Officer of Tundra, “The acquisition adds substantially to Tundra’s valve servicing capabilities, including field-level support, and increases our geographic reach. The newly acquired facilities in Edmonton and Fort McMurray will also provide increased capacity for pressure safety valve testing, assembly and recertification. We are very excited to welcome Powell Valve’s exceptional team to the Tundra and Wajax families.”

Founded in 1999 and acquired by Wajax in 2021, Tundra plays a key role in Wajax’s Industrial Parts and Engineered Repair Services growth strategy. It provides maintenance and technical services to customers in the western Canadian midstream oil and gas, oil sands, petrochemical, mining, forestry and municipal sectors. Tundra also distributes a diverse range of industrial process equipment, representing industry-leading manufacturers of valves and actuators, instrumentation and controls, motors and drives, control buildings, boilers and water treatment solutions.

Wajax Corporation

The Corporation’s goal is to be Canada’s leading industrial products and services provider, distinguished through its three core capabilities: sales force excellence, the breadth and efficiency of repair and maintenance operations, and the ability to work closely with existing and new vendor partners to constantly expand its product offering to customers. The Corporation believes that achieving excellence in these three areas will position it to create value for its customers, employees, vendors and shareholders.

For more information on Wajax, please visit the company’s website at https://www.wajax.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Corporation’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “predicts”, “expects”, “is expected”, “scheduled”, “believes”, “estimates”, “projects” or “forecasts”, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Corporation’s ability to predict or control which may cause actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in such forward-looking statements. To the extent any forward-looking information in this news release constitutes future-oriented financial information or financial outlook within the meaning of applicable securities law, such information is being provided to demonstrate the potential of the Corporation and readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will materialize. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Although management believes that the expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Specifically, this news release includes forward looking statements regarding, among other things, our goal of becoming Canada’s leading industrial products and services provider, distinguished by our sales force excellence, the breadth and efficiency of our repair and maintenance operations, and our ability to work closely with existing and new vendor partners to constantly expand our product offering to customers, together with our belief that achieving excellence in these three areas will position us to create value for our customers, employees, vendors and shareholders; our belief that the addition of three new valve servicing and repair locations, plus a highly skilled team technicians, will help Tundra accelerate the growth of its core business; and the key role played by Tundra in Wajax’s Industrial Parts and Engineered Repair Services growth strategy. These statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, our ability to successfully manage our business through the impacts of the war in Ukraine and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, including actions taken by governments, public authorities, suppliers and customers in response to the novel coronavirus and its variants; general business and economic conditions; the supply and demand for, and the level and volatility of prices for, oil, natural gas and other commodities; financial market conditions, including interest rates; our ability to execute our One Wajax Strategy, including our ability to develop our core capabilities, execute on our organic growth priorities, complete and effectively integrate acquisitions, including the acquisition announced above, and successfully implement new information technology platforms, systems and software; the future financial performance of the Corporation; our costs; market competition; our ability to attract and retain skilled staff; our ability to procure quality products and inventory; and our ongoing relations with suppliers, employees and customers. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Factors that may cause actual results to vary materially include, but are not limited to, the effects of the war in Ukraine, including the duration and/or expansion of such war; the COVID-19 pandemic, including the possible emergence and impact of new coronavirus variants; the duration and severity of travel, business and other restrictions imposed (or re-imposed) by governments and public authorities in response to COVID-19 and its variants, as well as other measures that may be taken by such authorities; actions taken by our suppliers and customers in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, including slowing, reducing or halting operations; supply chain disruptions and shortages related to or arising from the impacts of COVID-19 or the war in Ukraine; a continued or prolonged deterioration in general business and economic conditions (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine); volatility in the supply and demand for, and the level of prices for, oil, natural gas and other commodities; a continued or prolonged decrease in the price of oil or natural gas; fluctuations in financial market conditions, including interest rates; the level of demand for, and prices of, the products and services we offer; levels of customer confidence and spending; market acceptance of the products we offer; termination of distribution or original equipment manufacturer agreements; unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, our inability to reduce costs in response to slow-downs in market activity, unavailability of quality products or inventory, supply disruptions (including disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine), job action and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters); our ability to attract and retain skilled staff and our ability to maintain our relationships with suppliers, employees and customers. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Further information concerning the risks and uncertainties associated with these forward- looking statements and the Corporation’s business may be found in our Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “AIF”), in our annual MD&A for financial risks, and in our most recent quarterly MD&A, all of which have been filed on SEDAR. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Corporation does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless so required by applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned that the risks described in the AIF, and in our annual and quarterly MD&A, are not the only risks that could impact the Corporation. We cannot accurately predict the full impact that COVID-19 will have on our business, results of operations, financial condition or the demand for our products and services due to the uncertainties related to the spread of the virus and its variants. Risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Corporation, or currently deemed to be immaterial, may have a material effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

Additional information, including Wajax’s Annual Report, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. For further information, please contact:

Iggy Domagalski, President and Chief Executive Officer Email: idomagalski@wajax.com

Stuart Auld, Chief Financial Officer Email: sauld@wajax.com

Telephone #: (905) 212-3300

Wajax Announces Acquisition of Process Flow Systems

Toronto, Ontario – January 31, 2022 – Wajax Corporation (“Wajax” or the Corporation”) today announced that it has acquired the net operating assets of Thunder Bay, Ontario-based Process Flow Systems Ltd. (“Process Flow”).

Founded in 1985, Process Flow is a specialist provider and engineered integrator of industrial process pumps, valves and monitoring and control systems. Serving customers in a range of industries, including mining, pulp and paper, water and wastewater management, and energy generation, Process Flow operates one branch location and employs four people.

Iggy Domagalski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wajax, stated “We are pleased to welcome Process Flow to the Wajax family. With it comes long-established customer and supplier relationships, and a team highly regarded for their technical expertise and customer service. Aligning with Wajax’s Industrial Parts and Engineered Repair Services growth strategy, the addition of Process Flow enhances our industrial process capabilities for customers in Ontario.”
The transaction will be subject to normal post-closing adjustments.

Wajax Corporation

Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities and oil and gas.
The Corporation’s goal is to be Canada’s leading industrial products and services provider, distinguished through its three core capabilities: sales force excellence, the breadth and efficiency of repair and maintenance operations, and the ability to work closely with existing and new vendor partners to constantly expand its product offering to customers. The Corporation believes that achieving excellence in these three areas will position it to create value for its customers, employees, vendors and shareholders.

For more information on Wajax, please visit the company’s website at https://www.wajax.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Corporation’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “predicts”, “expects”, “is expected”, “scheduled”, “believes”, “estimates”, “projects” or “forecasts”, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Corporation’s ability to predict or control which may cause actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in such forward-looking statements. To the extent any forward-looking information in this news release constitutes future-oriented financial information or financial outlook within the meaning of applicable securities law, such information is being provided to demonstrate the potential of the Corporation and readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will materialize. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Although management believes that the expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Specifically, this news release includes forward looking statements regarding, among other things, our goal of becoming Canada’s leading industrial products and services provider, distinguished through our core capabilities; and our belief that achieving excellence in our areas of core capability will position Wajax to create value for its customers, employees, vendors and shareholders. These statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, our ability to successfully manage our business through the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken by governments, public authorities, suppliers and customers in response to the novel coronavirus and its variants; general business and economic conditions; the supply and demand for, and the level and volatility of prices for, oil, natural gas and other commodities; financial market conditions, including interest rates; our ability to execute our Strategic Plan, including our ability to develop our core capabilities, execute on our organic growth priorities, complete and effectively integrate acquisitions, such as Process Flow, and to successfully implement new information technology platforms, systems and software; the future financial performance of the Corporation; our costs; market competition; our ability to attract and retain skilled staff; our ability to procure quality products and inventory; and our ongoing relations with suppliers, employees and customers. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Factors that may cause actual results to vary materially include, but are not limited to, the geographic spread and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 virus and its variants, and the duration of the coronavirus pandemic; the duration and severity of travel, business and other restrictions imposed by governments and public authorities in response to COVID-19, as well as other measures that may be taken by such authorities; actions taken by our suppliers and customers in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, including slowing, reducing or halting operations; a continued or prolonged deterioration in general business and economic conditions (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic); volatility in the supply and demand for, and the level of prices for, oil, natural gas and other commodities; a continued or prolonged decrease in the price of oil or natural gas; fluctuations in financial market conditions, including interest rates; the level of demand for, and prices of, the products and services we offer; levels of customer confidence and spending; market acceptance of the products we offer; termination of distribution or original equipment manufacturer agreements; unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, our inability to reduce costs in response to slow-downs in market activity, unavailability of quality products or inventory, supply disruptions (including disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic), job action and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters); our ability to attract and retain skilled staff and our ability to maintain our relationships with suppliers, employees and customers. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Further information concerning the risks and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements and the Corporation’s business may be found in our Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the “AIF”), in our annual MD&A for financial risks, and in our most recent quarterly MD&A, all of which have been filed on SEDAR. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Corporation does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless so required by applicable securities laws.

Readers are cautioned that the risks described in the AIF, and in our annual and quarterly MD&A, are not the only risks that could impact the Corporation. We cannot accurately predict the full impact that COVID-19 will have on our business, results of operations, financial condition or the demand for our products and services due to the uncertainties related to the spread of the virus and its variants. Risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Corporation, or currently deemed to be immaterial, may have a material effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

Additional information, including Wajax’s Annual Report, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Wajax is Now the Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Columbia Electric Utility Vehicles in the Industrial and Commercial Vehicle Markets

Toronto, Ontario (June 22, 2021) – Wajax is now the exclusive national distributor and authorized service provider of Columbia electric utility vehicles in Canada in the industrial and commercial vehicle markets. Columbia Vehicle Group Inc. manufactures vehicles which provide environmentally friendly transport capabilities for indoor and outdoor use in a diverse range of industries, from industrial to government, educational institutions, hospitality, and personal use. These completely electric carriers handle thousands of pounds of material, without emissions or noise pollution.

Being a strong steward of the environment is a high priority for Wajax and partnering with Columbia serves to strengthen this initiative.

“We are continuously striving to improve our environmental performance and reduce our carbon footprint. An important component to this is being purposeful in the types of products we carry. Columbia’s zero emission vehicles are well aligned with our future growth and are a brand we are proud to represent.” Brian Kolthof, Vice President Material Handling at Wajax

“Columbia is proud to partner with Wajax throughout Canada and extend our 60+ year tradition of delivering Pure Electric personnel and burden carriers for commercial and industrial applications around the world.” Scott Breckley, President Columbia Vehicle Group

Columbia’s vehicles are designed and built for long life cycles, maximum efficiency, and ease of use whether you are moving people, carrying cargo, or towing loads. Columbia vehicles are in stock, ready to ship, and backed by knowledgeable Wajax support staff and technicians.

Wajax is pleased to be the Canadian distributor (and authorized service provider) of Columbia vehicles in the industrial and commercial vehicle markets. We have a full parts offering across Canada and our trained technicians are ready to support customers purchasing Columbia equipment. Whether you decide to rent, lease, or purchase, Wajax has options available for you. Columbia vehicles are “Built For Work”.

To learn more about Columbia Vehicle Group, please visit: https://www.wajax.com/brand/columbia/

Columbia

Based in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, Columbia is a premier electric vehicle manufacturer whose history dates back to 1946. Columbia has one of the most expansive electric vehicle product line-ups in the world, producing electric vehicles for private use as well as commercial and industrial applications that include models that move from 1 to 24 people, carry up to 6,000 pounds of payload, tow up to 16,000 pounds and travel up to 25 miles per hour. To learn more about Columbia, visit http://columbiavehicles.com/.

Columbia Vehicle Group, Inc. is a member of the Nordic Group of Companies, Ltd. Nordic Group (headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin) is a privately-held holding company consisting of subsidiaries with 22 facilities, and 24 marketing units around the world with over 2,400 associates. Nordic Group member companies manufacture and distribute plastic, seating and transportation products worldwide for industrial, commercial and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.nordicgroup.com.

Wajax Corporation

Introducing Autocar® Trucks – Purpose-Built from the Ground Up

Toronto, Ontario (February 25, 2021) – Wajax is now a Canadian distributor of Autocar® Truck parts and now provides service on Autocar® Truck products in select locations across Canada including Toronto, Sudbury, Ottawa and Dorval. Wajax’s distribution centre located in Toronto is the hub for Autocar® Truck parts distribution across Canada.

Autocar® Trucks are severe-duty, purpose-built vehicles that can be used for a variety of applications from refuse and recycling to construction and concrete. Autocar®, founded in 1897, created the first “engine-under-the-seat” delivery wagon in 1899, which was a precursor to the Cab-Over-Engine design used currently. Presently, Autocar® Trucks are custom engineered to the customer’s application; there are no generic stock trucks, and no chopping, welding, slicing and dicing in an aftermarket mod-shop is done. The wiring, frame, and body controls are all assembled on the factory production line and tailored to the specific application or vocation.

Autocar® Refuse Trucks are the primary product line Wajax will be supporting with parts and service. These vehicles have been designed from the wheels up to maximize safety, productivity, and efficiency. The Autocar® Truck Cab-Over-Engine design with 325° driver visibility and exceptional maneuverability, including the industry’s tightest turning radius, leads to less backing up and potentially fewer collisions. Autocar®’s all-steel cabs and wrap-around bumpers help to enhance safety while durable, lightweight frames allow for long route capabilities. Extra details like fluid service points on the curb side, along with spacious cabs, make Autocar® a leader in manufacturing some of the most reliable and safest vocational trucks on the road.

Wajax is proud to offer Autocar® Truck parts and services in various locations across Canada. The central distribution centre in Toronto, Ontario is well stocked with essential parts and able to expedite shipping throughout Canada. Autocar® provides 24/7 Direct Factory Support for new truck purchases for the life of the truck. Wajax and Autocar® have a longstanding history of industry expertise within their respective regions. As a national On-Highway provider and an Allison distributer, Wajax has the operational capabilities in place to integrate Autocar® Truck parts and services seamlessly into its operations.

“The Autocar® and Wajax partnership is a great fit to expand our offerings and support our customers in the On-Highway market,” said Joe Di Pede, Vice President, Powertrain.

Wajax service centres and technicians are well versed in On-Highway service and maintenance requirements. With diligent training, technical knowledge and a vast branch network, Wajax offers its customers end-to-end product support. Wajax welcomes the Autocar® Truck brand to its Canada-wide network. The Autocar® Truck brand complements Wajax’s present parts and service offering and gives Wajax the ability to better serve its customers from coast to coast.

“We are pleased Wajax chose to partner with Autocar® for Canada. We believe in long lasting powerful brands and a legacy of taking in tough sectors to deliver results for our customers. Wajax has invested in the facilities, warehouse, and both quantity and quality of components to serve customers. Autocar® Trucks is proud to collaborate with Wajax to serve Canada,” Jim Johnston, President, Autocar® Trucks.

Autocar® Trucks offers industry leading Power of One™ integration. Autocar® partners with body manufacturers for parallel engineering of refuse bodies to pre-engineer chassis layout and components to enable a seamless body integration onto the Autocar® chassis, delivering one of the highest level of integration in the industry. This ensures a complete tool is delivered to the customer in OEM quality condition, minimizing customer downtime and contributing to a high level of uptime.

“Always Up®”

To learn more about Autocar® Trucks please call:

General 1-877-GO WAJAX
Wajax Toronto 416-259-3281
Wajax Ottawa 613-736-6060
Wajax Dorval 514-636-0680
Wajax Sudbury 705-692-0707

Autocar®

AAutocar® is the oldest motor vehicle make in the United States and built America’s first truck, in 1899. Focused on severe-duty, purpose-built trucks from the very beginning, today Autocar® is the only American owned and operated vocational truck manufacturer dedicated to severe-duty cab-over and conventional trucks. Autocar® has strong and growing positions in the vocational market segments offering premium, reliable, and safe trucks. Autocar® is the only truck OEM that pre-engineers everything that goes in and on the truck; Autocar® is able to meet custom customer requirements. Autocar® builds Class 8 trucks for many applications, including concrete pump trucks, dump trucks, concrete mixers, refuse and recycling trucks, terminal tractors, and other severe-duty vocational applications. Please visit www.autocartruck.com for more information on Autocar® products. Autocar® is located in Birmingham, AL and Hagerstown, IN.

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