Innovations | Creative Capital of Canada

Developed by Galt Collegiate Institute alumni, IMAX made its debut in 1970 in Osaka, Japan at Expo ‘70.

George Rumpel founded the felt manufacturing industry in Canada.

William Wiegand was a pioneer in developing the furnace method for producing carbon black

The Redpath Messenger was believed to be the first vehicle in automotive history with a tilt steering wheel.

A company that produces innovative eLearning solutions for academic and other institutions all over the world.

His valued contributions to education included membership on the Royal Commission on Industrial and Technical Training.

Enermodal’s headquarters in Kitchener is the first triple LEED platinum office building.

A textile producer in Galt (Cambridge)

The firm, based at the Velocity Garage in Kitchener, won the inaugural Entrepreneurship World Cup held in Saudi Arabia, and was awarded US$500,000.

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