Welcome to LGC’s future home in Toronto

Later in 2024, LGC’s new facility in Vaughan, near Toronto, will open - with colleagues from our existing site relocating to their new workplace.

 

It’s the latest chapter in a story that began more than 40 years ago, when Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC) was founded with a vision of providing the world’s researchers with access to specialised complex organic small molecules.

 

With TRC now part of LGC’s global network, the new building is helping us to stay true to these original ideals of innovation and progress – bringing our colleagues benefits such as improved safety, wellness and well-being, plus advanced security technology, and plenty of space for collaboration and growth.?

 

Located at 101 Milani Blvd., Vaughan, Ontario, the state-of-the art facility also provides concrete proof of LGC-TRC’s commitment to sustainability, positive values and an exceptional corporate culture - in line with our purpose of Science for a Safer World.

 

 

Key features of our new Toronto site

 

A 203,000 ?sq. ft. facility dedicated to functionality and innovation – including 53,000 sq. ft. of production laboratories; 10,000 sq. ft. of analytical labs; 12,500 sq. ft. for storage and warehousing; and 12,000 sq. ft. dedicated to finished goods.

 

Sustainable and efficient dry ice and gas systems - featuring fume hoods, plus external liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide tanks. 

 

Meticulously designed solvent dispensing and distribution systems, featuring large-scale totes, motorised drum haulers, and semi-automated solvent dispensers.

 

A safe and efficient workflow – delivered via laboratory-grade steam glass washers with drying units, motorised cart pushers, and specialised distribution carts.

 

A range of storage solutions for finished goods and shipping - including fridge, freezer, and ambient storage, plus secure level 10 vault storage and warehouse spaces.

 

Environment friendly systems – such as HVAC to control humidity, and mechanical systems that recover energy efficiently.?

 

 

Making sustainability a reality

 

In line with LGC’s commitment to positively impact the environment, we’ve built a great number of sustainable features into our new building, including:

 

LED site lighting lasting up to 6x longer than other lights, meaning  lower carbon emissions.

 

Stormwater management and landscape design that prevent water pollution, preserve water quality, and enhance biodiversity.

 

Energy efficient equipment, lighting and thermal controls, and high performance glazing – all helping to cut energy costs and emissions, improve operating performance and increase asset values.

 

Low flow water conserving fixtures that ease the strain on freshwater resources.

 

External views and terrace access: providing a great outlook on local nature, while improving energy efficiency by reducing demand for artificial lighting and indoor climate controls.

 

Low-emitting materials: contributing to healthier indoor environments by emitting fewer harmful pollutants.

 

Providing bicycle racks that help our teams and customers cycle to the site – taking cars off the road and decreasing harmful emissions.

 

 

Key features to look forward to at LGC’s new home

 

- Well-lit parking for 605 vehicles, with panic stations throughout.

- 20 Level 2 charging points for electric vehicles (and room for 20 more!)

- On-site Community Raised Bed Garden.

- Access to gym and football fields.

- Spirituality space,  well-being quiet rooms, and a lactation room.

- Large cafeteria and multi-use space for large meetings.

- Break-room facilities; indoor and outdoor seating spaces.

- Gender-neutral washrooms and change rooms.

- Clear entry and exit points with security controlled access.

- Additional space for future expansion projects.