Last Updated: 2012-06-20

THALES Canada, Defence & Security, Optronics

Company information

Legal Name:   THALES Canada Inc.
Operating Name:   THALES Canada, Defence & Security, Optronics
Mailing Address 4868 Lévy St SAINT-LAURENT, Quebec H4R 2P1	Location Address 4868 Lévy St SAINT-LAURENT, Quebec H4R 2P1
Telephone: (514) 337-7878
Fax: (514) 337-1107
Email: gary.valentine@ca.thalesgroup.com
Website URL: http://www.thalesgroup.ca

Contact information

Gary Valentine
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (514) 337-7878
	Ext:   243
	Fax:   (514) 337-1107
	Email:   gary.valentine@ca.thalesgroup.com
George Stachowski
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Customer Service
	Telephone:   (514) 337-7878
	Ext:   207
	Fax:   (514) 337-1107
	Email:   george.stachowski@ca.thalesgroup.com
Michel Lamarche
	Title:   General Manager
	Telephone:   (514) 337-7878
	Ext:   203
	Fax:   (514) 337-1107
	Email:   michel.lamarche@ca.thalesgroup.com
Renald Fradette
	Title:   Controller
	Area of Responsibility:   Finance/Accounting
	Telephone:   (514) 337-7878
	Ext:   205
	Fax:   (514) 337-1107
Sylvain Menard
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (514) 337-7878
	Ext:   206
	Fax:   (514) 337-1107
Daniel Czuboka
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Research/Development/Engineering
	Telephone:   (514) 337-7878
	Ext:   241
	Fax:   (514) 337-1107
	Email:   daniel.czuboka@ca.thalesgroup.com

Company description

THALES Canada, Optronics specializes in the design, development, manufacture and support of sophisticated electro-optic, night vision systems and unity vision glass periscopes.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1999
Exporting:	Yes
Quality Certification:	ISO 9001
Primary Industry (NAICS):	334511 - Navigational and Guidance Instruments Manufacturing
Primary Business Activity:	Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Total Sales ($CDN):	$10,000,000 to $24,999,999
Export Sales ($CDN):	$10,000,000 to $24,999,999
Number of Employees:	52

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADI
Product Name:	THERMAL INFRARED CAMERA, VEHICLE MOUNT
FSC Code:	5855-Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation

Technology profile

THALES Canada Inc., Optronics Division (TOCA) has established an international reputation for its expertise in the design, development, manufacture and support of sophisticated electro-optic systems. TOCA's thermal imaging products utilize infrared technology to provide enhanced day and night vision.

In land-based products, TOCA is one of the world’s leading suppliers of uncooled optronic systems for armored surveillance and combat vehicles. In North America, TOCA has introduced a new generation of uncooled thermal sights for the US BCT (Brigade Combat Team) program. In the United Kingdom, TOCA has been selected to supply new day/night sights for the BGTI (Battle Group Thermal Imaging) Group 2 system and the Driver’s Vision Enhancer for the Future Combat Liaison Vehicle (FCLV).

TOCA has an exceptional position in the defence market. As a significant exporter of various products specifically over the last five years, THALES has emerged as a truly global player in the uncooled technology business.

TOCA pursues an active policy of Research and Development (R&D) to ensure that its technologies, products and systems are always on the cutting edge.

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