Prospective Sponsors

List of potential sponsors and their statuses.

  • If a sponsor is not interested at all they are retired and removed from this list.
  • If a sponsor is yet to be contacted or wishes to be contacted later down the road they are to be left on this list. 
  • If a sponsor has expressed they wish to move forward with sponsorship they are to be moved to the respective active pages.

Green - Verbal Agreement or above

Blue - Attained a contact

Yellow - Investigating / Voicemail

Red - Lost Sponsor

General

Company NameGoalStatusDescriptionDate ContactedInternal ContactContact NameContact EmailContact Phone Number
NuvationMonetary
Former PM, Nuvation is not yet a sponsor


Nate Wennyknate.wennyk@nuvation.com519-880-3616
ATS AutomationMonetary



Canadian company that designs and builds factor automation in Cambridge, Ontario. Automation systems in: pharmaceuticals, telecommunication, semiconductors, fiber optics, automotive, computers, etc.

Michelle Leroux - position unknown (got transferred to her)

Seemed interested, but wanted to clarify details with company. Requested for a sponsorship package to work out details with company.




mleroux@atsautomation.comCorporate Headquaters: (519) 653-6500
Saturn PowerMonetary


Values:

  • Quality products and services
  • Fairness and integrity in all relationships
  • Long term growth



info@saturnpower.com

519.804.9163


General MotorsMonetary


General motors is an American multi-national corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, and distributes automotive vehicles.


905-644-5000


KikMonetarySent a request to link with him on LinkedIn

Kik was started at Waterloo so we can use that as an edge. Maybe develop a MS bot with Kik that will give info about the team.

They don't have a phone number or an email but here is their address

Apparently we should just contact the owner.

420 Weber Street North, Suite I


Micah Bai (Unlicensed)


Thales Monetary

Transportation company, focused on developing innovative vehicles.


 

Micah Bai (Unlicensed)


OpentextMonetary

OpenText is a Waterloo based company specializing in EIM. They are dedicated to sustainable practices and supporting university programs.


Current Email: robinl@opentext.com

Head office: +1-519-888-7111





Axonify

Monetary


Axonify is a learning management systems (lms) company based in Waterloo on Philip street. 

Head Office: 519 585 1200





CorbeauEquipment

Corbeau gave us free seats last year (I think) and we're hoping to get either free or discounted seat mounts for MSXII.

1 inch universal seat mounts for both driver and passenger.


Customer Service: 1+ 801 255 3737





Canadian TireMonetary or Equipment
They've hit their donation cap for this year but said to bring in an introductory sponsorship package. (No online application)





Lowe'sMonetary or Equipment
Need us to drop off a letter addressed to Pam Snell explaining the team and what donations we're looking to get. (No online application)

Pam Snell

IBMMonetary

I recommend doing some research into the Canadian branch and trying to find solid contact information

Must be registered as a not for profit by the Canada revenue agency





donation@caibm.com

Sponsorship department

877-426-4483

Teledyne DalsaMonetary

HQ in Waterloo.Designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing semiconductor products and services.






AgfaMonetary

produces and distributes an extensive range of analog and digital imaging systems and IT solutions, mainly for the printing industry and the healthcare sector, as well as for specific industrial applications.

https://www.agfa.com/co/global/en/internet/main/contact/index.jsp

Waterloo branch is focused on healthcare






TempelMonetary

http://www.tempel.com/

steel and lamination products manufacturer

Burlington office

dtew@tempel.com

905-315-3393-HR




dtew@tempel.com
Penske

Monetary







AcertaMonetary

Vehicle Diagnostics Company

Have been contacted


Clarke VandenHoven


HatchMonetary

Large canadian engineering firm

Supports innovation


Clarke Vandenhoven (Deactivated)


SuncorMonetary

Login ID: Mast684

Password: EmptyCar



Clarke Vandenhoven (Deactivated)




SandvineMonetary

Waterloo Startup in Communications

Is now a multinational company


 

Clarke VandenHoven


Christie DigitalMonetary


Clarke VandenHoven


ICON MonetaryEmail send to RISE marketing director and owner.Waiting for introduction via a contact in March after leases are finished

 

Tak Alguire


Takumi Stamping INCMonetaryLeft a VoicemailYes I called them introducing myself as Takumi.

 



519-633-6070
Magna InternationalMonetarySponsorship package passed on to student team supervisor. Will be contacted by November if interestedSent and email to Amy Bertulli, who will forward it on to their 'sponsorship person'

 

Tak AlguireAmy Bertoliamy.bertulli@magna.com
FordMonetaryAwaiting ReplyWent through Ford USA which appropriates the funding budget for Ford Canada. Most of funding for this fiscal seems to be donated already. Currently negotiating terms for a small donation renewing annually or a larger donation later in the year. Ford USA seems to be backing the play.

 

Tak Alguire


PanasonicMonetaryAwaiting Reply
  • Finally got return email, contact will pitch to executive team
  • Note: This will be a purely monetary agreement. Panasonic Canada is purely a solar installation company


Tak Alguire


Callisto IntegrationMonetaryWait until fallSetting up a meeting with member of Callisto's board. He takes the Occasional class at Waterloo and is interested in solar technology.

 

Tak Alguire

Toni Li (Deactivated)




Desire2Learn - D2LMonetaryFollowup email sentCEO is former UWaterloo systems engineer graduate. Provide educational resources through technology (e-learning/learning management system).

 

Rishi Lakhanirishi.lakhani@d2l.com
Aeryon Labs IncMonetaryWait to MayWill need to get a contact
Tak Alguire


Accelerated Systems IncDyno

Company struggling with bankruptcy, and ownership. Met with them, they might be a valuable resource in the future for use of their dyno.

 

Clarke VandenHoven

Tak Alguire




Equipment or services (In-kind)

Electrical

NameGoal
StatusDescriptionDate ContactedInternal ContactContact NameContact EmailContact Phone Number
FlukeMultimeters, Scopes, Thermal Camera, Laser Level






FLIRThermal cameraVoicemail

 

Tak AlguireJeremy
503-498-3547
TektronixOscilloscope, logic analyzer






Linear TechDonations, components






KeysightOscilloscope, logic analyzer, Bench PSU
Seems to focus sponsorship efforts on university research grants






MolexCrimp tool, connectorsInvestigatingVoicemail on the first call, followup call three weeks later, they hung up before I could finish introducing myself (This is the local office) maybe we can call the corporate office next?


Tak Alguire


TritiumMotor ControllersInvestigatinghttp://tritium.com.au/products/wavesculptor22-motor-inverter/


Tak Alguire











Mechanical

NameGoal
StatusDescriptionDate ContactedInternal ContactContact NameContact EmailContact Phone Number
WrenWater Jet Called left voicemail

They sponsor Formula SAE

Local

 

Clarke Vandenhoven (Deactivated)


Ament GroupWater JetCalled, need designs

Local

Apparently does lots of work for variety of design teams

 

Clarke Vandenhoven (Deactivated)Fred Jonesfjones@amentwaterjet.com
DemtoolMachining






AVS Machining

Machining








RJB MachiningMachining






Progressive MachiningMachining






ACP CompositesComposite Sandwich Boards (Teklam)Researched

http://www.acpsales.com/OnlineStore.php?cat=5366

Looks like an affordable supplier, based in the US however.






BarrdayCarbon Fiber






HallinkMachining Gears






Rapid GearMachining Gears






Mazak CanadaMachiningLeft contact details with GM secretarySeems like a promising lead. Head of sales or GM will return my call to discuss more details regarding the sponsorship.



Thomas Shannon or

Tom Buxton



IgusBushings/Bearings/Plastics

Large multinational company

Has online catalog

No obvious way to find a sponsorship or direct company contact line

Seems not too promising, but seems to have easy ordering






SpaenaurFastenersVerbal Confirmation

Our account number is 79712. Free same day shipping if you call in the morning and the order is over $200.

We have a verbal agreement for Spaenaur to cover the cost of all fasteners in MS12


Martin PepinMpepin@spaenaur.com519 744 6305 ext. 4259
VR3Chassis manufacturingSolid Call, waiting on CAD
  • Finally got through to Don.
  • VR3 typically handles FSAE and BAHA, but is more then happen to work with Solar Car
  • Projected cost of material, cuts and bends is ~3000 for baha so I'm expecting ~5000 (unsure if sponsored or discounted cost)
  • Capable of welding too, but would involve a more serious discussion
    (i.e. we chip in money)
  • Goals: To source, cut and weld chassis
  • Next Steps: Wait for a full CAD of chassis and send ~Early-Mid March
  • Previous Sponsorship: Roll cage + other

 

Tak AlguireDon Van Raaydvanraay@vr3.ca(519) 273-6660
Misumi

Project support
30% Product Discount Code: MUP30 (the discount is active till June)

(We have a catalogue in the bay, along with Chris' business card)



Chris Higginschiggins@misumiusa.com847-843-9105 ext. 400
Patterns n ThingsMoldInactivePlugs for interior panelling
Tak Alguire


FormashapeMoldVerbal Confirmation
  • Goals: Formashape manufactures plugs and mold for all body panels
  • Next Steps: Wait for them to calculate a possible timeline and provide estimates of costs. Should get back to us within a week or two.
  • Previous Sponsorship: Two half car plugs for MSXI, No molds
  • Previous Sponsorship Value: 25k - GM was alumni of team
  • Projected Sponsorship: Likely going to be less, as GM is now gone


Tak AlguireAdrian Wittadrian.witt@formashape.com250 766 6633
Protech CompositesBody ManufacturingGiven email by admin
  • Goals: Possible manufacturing of Body
  • Next Steps: Email their president

 

Tak Alguire
jeff@protechcomposites.com
Patterson CompositesBody ManufacturingCall back
  • Goals: Possible manufacturing of Body
  • Next Steps: Call back on Monday after lunch

 

Tak AlguireRob Pattersonrob@pattersoncomposites.com
Bombardier AerospaceInactiveAwaiting Diamond Aircraft's reply
Tak Alguire


Magellan AreospaceAerospaceInactiveAwaiting Diamond Aircraft's reply
Tak Alguire


Diamond AircraftAerospaceVoicemailMS10's body sponsor in the form of facilities.


Tak Alguire


Formtech PlasticsWindows

For heat forming our windows

http://www.formtechplasticsinc.ca/

Did not pick up. Left a message


 

Jayant Arora


Ontario Die Company (ODC)MachiningWait till June
  • Goals: Machining Sponsorship
  • Next Steps: Contact again in June, when we have finished CAD drawings

 

Tak Alguire

Shirley & Ron

slaskier@rogers.com
rlevene@odctooling.com

(519) 576-8950

(519) 576-8950 x122

Tormach CNC MillVoicemailInvestigating if Tormach will sponsor us for a prosumer cnc mill

 

Tak Alguire

x 2568 I think? hopefully they call back..
P&A Plastics Inc.Windshields

For making shatter resistant, optical transmittance of over 75% windshields

http://paplastics.com/boat-windshields/windshields/products.html

They are willing to make discounts but no sponsorships - would need a sponsorship package sent out to them.

Requested for a proposal from us along with the package.

 

Jayant AroraSdenja Brandtsbrandt@paplastics.com(905) 547-1675
Piedmont PlasticsWindshields

For making distortion free, Rain-X coated windshields as preventive measure for rain

https://www.piedmontplastics.com/







Acrylic DepotWindshields

For making shatter resistant, optical transmittance of over 75% windshields

http://acrylicdepot.com/

They have no money for sponsorships. They can give us a 'break' in the prices.

Need to send the sponsorship package.

 

Jayant Arora (Unlicensed)
sales@acrylicdepot.com(416) 744-9222

Business

NameGoal
StatusDescriptionDate ContactedInternal ContactContact NameContact EmailContact Phone Number
Cober Evolving SolutionsPrintingAwaiting reply
  • Very open to working out a partnership for the sponsorship package
  • Positive feedback to suggesting project wide printing partnership
  • Will take case to company's owner - community oriented owner
  • Next Steps: Sent email to Gord.
  • Note: Cober can wrap cars. (Potentially huge sponsor)

Gord Saray


gord.saray@cobersolutions.com

Cell: 647-964-4367

Internal to University of Waterloo

Company NameGoalStatusDescription Date ContactedInternal ContactContact NameContact EmailContact Phone Number
Chemical EngineeringMonetaryEmail Sent

 

Clarke Vandenhoven (Deactivated)


Business Cards from E3

CompanyContact 
Kilmer Environmental Inc.Tom Kilmer - 905 890 8906
Eagle Precision Technolgies N/A
Rapid EAU TechnolgiesDavid de Montgomery - 519 740 8795
Barriger & Moss Dennis Moss - 905 276 2300 
Bayer IncBill H Harrison - 416 248 3034
Indal Technologies Derwin Spencer - 
TMP Consulting Engineers (Mitchell Partnership) Donald Cruikshank - 416 400 8000 
Union Carbide Canada I R Watson - 416 428 1454 (question)
Wescast Industries John T Cove - 519 357 3450
Holland Hitch of Canada limitedGary Greer - 519 537 2366
Jack Frost Consulting Jack Frost - 61 71 241 980
Multi Trades Chuck Derkach - 519 756 4150
Maunder Britnell RCV Britnell - 613 22(9/8) 9037 
DuPont Canada 
Schlumberger David Allen - 905 808 4711
WC Wood Company LtdJ.T. Cousineau - 519 821 0900
Robb Engineering George Robb - 519 885 2858
Babcock and Wilcox CanadaPaul P. Koenerman 
Canada Pumps Carl Alexander - 519 744 8111
Brimley Enterprises William Brimley - 905 820 2795
Imaging and Sensing Technology Fraser Smith - 519 623 4880