Gervais outlines the three main divisions that form the backbone of Loomex Group. “We have aviation and aerospace, government services which include emergency management, fire, and life safety, and then a construction division that specializes in airport construction,” he explains.This multi-pronged approach enables Loomex to address the complex needs of its clients, providing comprehensive solutions that ensure safety, efficiency, and innovation. In addition to these core divisions, Loomex Group has expanded its influence through two subsidiary companies: Explore Solutions and ACF Associates. Explore Solutions operates in the United States and Canada, focusing predominantly on aerospace strategy and tactics.ACF Associates,on the other hand, is dedicated to defense, primarily supporting NATO member countries’ air forces including Canada’s.“We work with their flight line programs and collaborate with major defense aircraft manufacturers,” Gervais adds. NORTH AMERICAN REACH AND MUNICIPAL IMPACT Loomex Group operates on a continental scale, with a particular strength in Canada. Gervais clarifies, “We’re North American-wide on the airport side. Most of our work is in Canada, although we also work in the US.” The company’s extensive reach is evident, having worked on airports in the Northwest Territories, northern Quebec’s remote indigenous communities, and practically every province and territory in Canada. Gervais speaks passionately about municipal work at Peterborough Airport. “Peterborough is one of my passions,” he says, reflecting on the airport’s transformation since he began overseeing it in 2007. Initially, the airport was a modest facility with a 5000-foot runway and minimal infrastructure. Gervais’s dual background in the fire service and business provided a unique perspective, enabling him to recognize the airport’s untapped potential. He recalls,“There were some significant operational issues, and it was one of those other duties as assigned. With my business background, I saw that this airport has great potential. It was time for a new planning focus to move the airport forward.” Gervais, city staff, and the Chief Administrative Officer developed a comprehensive plan. “We put together this expansion plan to start looking at the development side as opposed to the air side,” he explains. This strategic shift led to the creation of the new updated airport master plan. These efforts revealed that the airport could be a significant economic driver and job creator for the region. 131 AVIATION VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 04, ISSUE 03 LOOMEX GROUP
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