Lynden International Logistics has expanded its network of healthcare facilities in Canada by opening a fifth location in Guelph, Ontario. "We consider this our flagship facility," says Brian MacAskill, President of Lynden International Logistics.
Lynden International Logistics serves the human and animal health industries in Canada, and its continued growth prompted the additional location. The company is widely recognized as a leader in Canadian healthcare logistics.
The new location features state-of-the-art security and temperature control. Controlled substances require storage regulated by Health Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Vaults in the facility include motion, heat and smoke detection, seismic detectors and layered security access that includes access cards, combination locks and biometric fingerprint reading. In addition to Guelph, Lynden International Logistics has facilities in Vancouver, Calgary, Vaughan, and Milton.
Construction on the Guelph location started in late 2019, and the doors were open in July 2020. Despite the challenges and delays of the COVID pandemic, the facility was completed on time. "This required approvals from regional authorities and a tremendous amount of dedication and teamwork from Lynden and vendors alike. The Health Canada audit went very well, and the facility was licensed for operation on schedule," Brian explains. The technology aspect was a key element of the startup. "Lynden's IT team was terrific in supporting [our] requirements," adds Adrian Peluffo, Vice President of Administration.
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