Mr. Speaker, ATS Automation Tooling Systems, a very successful company in my riding of Cambridge, was named business leader by the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
Founded by Klaus Woerner in 1978, ATS makes automated production systems, precision components and solar powered products, and employs close to 2,000 people in Cambridge and Kitchener.
Klaus and his wife Anna were both recognized for their extensive community involvement, including support of local hospitals and Conestoga College.
ATS recently launched a new subsidiary, Spheral Solar Power, and is moving aggressively to make solar power more practical.
I want to congratulate ATS and the Woerners for their economic leadership and philanthropic contribution to the greater community.