Automated Construction Equipment works with its customers to generate the optimum system for each building systems requirement. Together with our strategic partners we can supply a complete turnkey building system package including software for architectural and structural design, structural engineering services to certify the building for code requirements, roll formers to produce the components, material handling to deliver the components for assembly, equipment for floors, wall panels, trusses and sub-components, automated sheathing and stacking equipment, custom systems for modular construction and ancillary tools and equipment for a manufacturing plant.

 

Automated Construction Equipment does not charge licensing fees.

The customer controls his own operations.

 

Working with its customers, Automated Construction Equipment develops custom building systems for each business situation and production requirement, always providing for additional automation or growth in the future. We provide professional advice and support to our customers prior to the purchase decision, and through installation, commissioning and training.

Donald Turner

President & CEO

 

Don was educated in Scotland through a comprehensive apprentice program in the fields of electrical and mechanical engineering.

 

After immigrating to Canada, he worked in the construction industry for a few years to learn the North American systems and standards.

 

In 1971, he started his own electrical and mechanical construction company which grew to be one of the largest in the Toronto region.

 

Having sold the construction company, he started Filco Corporation in 1988 which specializes in designing and building industrial equipment and production systems.  These systems are geared to high production output and automation, integrating mechanical, electrical and computer systems geared to the production requirements of the customer.

 

Donald M Turner

VP – Sales & Technology Development

 

Donald attended Ryerson University in Toronto ON., where he studied information technology and business management.

 

After Ryerson, Donald was employed with one of Canada’s largest Financial Institutions where he specialized in real estate lending.  Prior to leaving the Financial Institution Donald was in a branch management position.

 

In 1998 when Donald joined Filco he started on the shop floor and learned all the aspects of the company’s production operations.  From this he has been able to gain a vast amount of knowledge regarding welding, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and production building systems.  It is with this hands on knowledge that Donald is best able to help meet the customers requirements.

 

Suzanne Turner

CFO

 

Suzanne attended school in Toronto at the University of Toronto.  After which she attended State University of New York accounting program and received her CPA.

 

After University, Suzanne worked for the North American operation of one of Europe’s largest automobile manufacturers.

 

Prior to joining Filco Suzanne worked for one of Canada’s largest Insurance firms in the accounting department. 

 

Suzanne has been instrumental in the implementation of stream lining Filco’s cost controls in order to help the company better reach its goals.  She has also been a lead in regards to customer service in making sure that their needs are being met.

 

Steve Robbins

Plant Manager

 

Prior to joining Filco in 2003, Steve had been an automotive mechanic apprentice as well as a lead hand at a large sheet metal manufacturer.  It was his experience gained at the sheet metal manufacturer which allowed him to introduce new finishing techniques to our products.

 

Steve was instrumental in the set up of our large powder finishing system which allows Filco to offer a superior finished product.