Case Studies
Unisource Canada
Unisource Canada Inc. was formed in 1992 after a series of mergers and acquisitions. Today, Unisource is now the premier Canadian distributor of printing, imaging and supply products. Its goal is to become the "Distributor of Choice" for its clients through the expertise of its associates.
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Shoppers drug mart
In 2018, having reorganized its operations, Shoppers was occupying approximately 290,000 SF of office tower space, which included 50% surplus premises. With a lease expiry over three years away, Shoppers had a significant financial commitment in real estate for which it had no use. Further, after a recent workplace analysis, the company had a goal to adopt a more modern, open-plan work environment. The redesign of office space would require significant capital investment. Finally, while local management wanted to maintain a presence at its existing location at North America’s busiest intersection, Loblaw’s, the owner of Shoppers, was motivated to consolidate the Shoppers office into its own building, which was located over 40 kilometers away in Brampton, ON.
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Torkin Manes
Torkin Manes had been located at 151 Yonge Street since 1990, originally occupying 33,500 square feet. Savills was retained to help Torkin Manes evaluate an unsolicited offer it received to lease its space to a neighbouring tenant who required expansion space. After using this opportunity to secure its long-term tenancy within the building, Torkin Manes again retained Savills in 2014 under different circumstances–an impending sale by the owner of 151 Yonge Street. Savills would be required to leverage market conditions to take advantage of another strategic renewal opportunity.
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ceridIAn
With three offices in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including its 87,000-square-foot global headquarters, Ceridian required an effective consolidation strategy to align its overall GTA portfolio and manage its increasing headcount as a continually growing company. Focusing on investment in its growing platform, Ceridian needed to minimize real estate costs and avoid carrying undue excess capacity.
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giftcraft
Giftcraft Ltd., a designer, importer, and manufacturer of inspirational artist-driven giftware is recognized as one of North America’s pre-eminent marketers of giftware.
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netsuite
NetSuite is the world's leading provider of cloud-based business management software, helping companies manage core business processes with a single, fully integrated system covering ERP/financials, CRM, ecommerce, inventory and more. Founded in 1998, NetSuite is headquartered in the Silicon Valley with more than 1,000 employees across nine offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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Corby distilleries
Corby Distilleries Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer and marketer of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada. Corby has about a 25 percent share of spirit sales in Canada, representing over 4,000,000 cases of spirits sold annually. Corby owns or represents 8 of the 25 top-selling spirit brands in Canada, and 16 of the top 50. Across Canada is a national sales force in excess of 100 professionals supported by a first class management team located at the Head Office in Toronto, Ontario and production teams located at facilities in Montreal, Québec and Windsor, Ontario.
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Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With over 69,000 associates, the company generates sales of more than $60 billion annually, operating approximately 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serving more than 650,000 customer locations.
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LCBO
The LCBO is the largest retailer of beverage alcohol in the world. It buys wine, spirits, and beer from more than 60 countries around the globe. More than 22,000 products are available to Ontario consumers through stores, special-order programs and catalogues. The LCBO is a provincial government enterprise employing some 7,000 people, including part-time workers, with more than 600 stores across Ontario supplied by five regional distribution centres.
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KIA motors
Kia arrived in Canada only five years earlier, and had already created a commanding presence. It is the world’s eighth largest vehicle manufacturer and Canada’s fastest growing automotive company. Along with growth came the inevitability for a new Canadian Head Office and Distribution Centre. Savills responded to Kia Canada’s call to be its real estate advisor.
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ingram micro
Established in 1979, Ingram Micro Inc. has grown to be the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. Ingram Micro services its 159,000 resellers by distributing and marketing hundreds of thousands of IT products worldwide from approximately 1,300 suppliers. It provides service in 150 countries and is the only global IT distributor operating in Asia.
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torquest
Founded in 2002, TorQuest Partners is one of Canada’s leading mid-market private equity firms. Currently managing more than $1 billion in equity capital, Torquest enjoys deep relationships across multiple industry sectors, including but not limited to financial services, business services, chemicals, food, consumer products, and niche manufacturing.
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StackTeck Inc
StackTeck Inc. has been manufacturing, repairing and refurbishing injection molds and systems for the plastics industry for more than 30 years. It is a global leader in integrated plastic tooling for the food packing, housewares, consumer goods, medical/pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors.
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Bruce mau design
Bruce Mau Design (BMD), a member of the MDC Partners network of companies, is a multidisciplinary design firm specializing in brands and environments. Led by the vision of its creative director, world renowned Canadian designer Bruce Mau, BMD’s 50-person team creates everything from identities to digital experiences to physical environments. BMD’s work is recognized for its depth of thought, clarity of purpose, boldness of vision and impact.
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stantec
Stantec Consulting Ltd., founded in 1954, provides professional design and consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, and project management. Continually striving to balance economic, environmental, and social responsibilities, Stantec is recognized as a world-class leader and innovator in the delivery of sustainable solutions. With a roster of comprehensive services, Stantec supports clients at every stage, from initial concept and financial feasibility to project completion and beyond.
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sport alliance of ontario
Established in 1971, the Sport Alliance of Ontario (“SAO”) is a private, non-profit management organization representative of Ontario’s sports sector, including community, educational, and provincial sports-based organizations. It provides leadership and administrative support services to amateur sports and recreation organizations, and acts as their collective voice in Ontario. SAO’s clients include provincial sport organizations (PSO’s), provincial recreational organizations (PRO’s), multi-sport organizations (MSO’s), national sport organizations (NSO’s) and non-sport related clients. With an upcoming lease expiry, SAO engaged Savills to represent it in finding and negotiating the best solution for its building relocation/lease renewal needs.
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Magellan Aerospace
Magellan Aerospace Corporation, a company rated as one of the 25 largest companies in Canada by the FP500, is a leading global supplier of technologically advanced aerospace systems and components. Ellanef, a division of Magellan, manufactures medium and large complex structural airframe parts and mechanical, electromechanical, and hydraulic assemblies. Ellanef’s facilities encompass manufacturing space at two main sites — the Corona plants in Queens, NY and the Bohemia plant located in Long Island.