Latest News from Orbis
News about Orbis and the industries we’re involved in: a mix of our own updates and third party articles worth your time.
Moving to SAP Business One!
Feb 07, 2012Since the fall of 2011, we’ve been working with VistaVu Solutions, a leading business management software provider, to implement SAP Business One. The implementation is well underway for this far reaching software upgrade that will help integrate all aspects of our business…from client management to health and safety.
…10 Impressive Years of Orbis
Sep 19, 2011On Friday September 9, we held our 10th anniversary celebration, attended by 200 clients, friends, and family. Under deep blue skies and some incredible Alberta sunshine, guests enjoyed games, prizes, food, and treats.
Our parking lot turned into a sports-themed big top tent, with plenty of snacks to go around.…
Orbis Celebrates 10 Years
Sep 19, 2011Ten years ago, in June of 2001, Orbis Engineering was nothing more than an idea and a desk in Amin Kassam’s basement. Today, it’s a family of 70 employees and contractors, and great place to do business.
Every year since the company started our employees have pushed for growth and…
Colombian University Enlists Orbis as Guest Lecturer
Aug 28, 2011Colombian University Enlists Orbis as Guest Lecturer
Orbis General Manager, Amin Kassam, P.Eng, was recently invited to lecture at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogota as part of a four week course on Teaching and Ethics.
The course consisted of a series of lectures given by international experts…
New Website Launched
Jun 30, 2011At the end of May 2011, we launched our brand new website. It’s at the same URL you’re all familiar with www.orbisengineering.net, but makes it even easier for you to stay up to date on what we offer. Read up on our news and events, review our services, or…
Orbis Joins CSA Taskforce
Apr 15, 2011Orbis is proud to announce that we have joined forces with the CSA to begin drafting a Guideline on Maintenance of Electrical Systems, Z463. In the coming months, the CSA will be gathering a vast quantity of valid and pertinent reference and practical information in regards to Electrical Systems. This…
Orbis and World Partnership Walk, Sunday June 5
Mar 24, 2011Orbis is proud to celebrate their 10 year anniversary of supporting the World Partnership Walk. This year, Orbis is again putting it a team in Canada's largest fundraising event to help end global poverty.
World Partnership Walk is the only national, grassroots event that allows you to contribute directly to…
ACIEM and Orbis
Mar 24, 2011Due in part to Orbis’ ongoing projects in Colombia, such as the work on the Cerro Matoso Mine, Orbis has also become affiliated with APPEGA’s cousin in Colombia, ACIEM. We will have the ability to learn from them, and impart what knowledge we can offer in return. We will be…
Orbis Exchange Student Program
Mar 24, 2011Orbis has recently established a relationship with the Universidad Nacional dese Colombia in Bogota. Our mutual goal is to give fourth year electrical engineering students practical experience in the field. We hope to see our first exchange students in Canada this summer. Additionally, Orbis will be presenting an industry based…