WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.)
(NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), a leading global provider of advanced space
technology solutions for commercial and government markets, today
announced that it has been chosen as a top
workplace by Forbes for 2018.
Maxar was ranked #74 out of 500 mid-sized companies in Forbes’ annual
workplace survey — one of only three space and geospatial companies
selected — based on the recommendations of 30,000 American employees who
were surveyed. This honor follows DigitalGlobe’s
selection as one of the Denver Post’s Top
Workplaces for the third time in four years, and Radiant Solutions’
inclusion in the Tampa Bay Times’ Top
Workplaces list for the second consecutive year. And MDA’s Brampton
facility was nominated for a 2018 Business Excellence Award by the
Brampton Board of Trade this month. DigitalGlobe, Radiant Solutions and
MDA are all Maxar companies. Maxar employees value the company’s purpose
and integrity, its commitment to quality, and its culture of innovation
and collaboration.
“It’s an honor to be selected by Forbes as one of America’s best
workplaces. We value our team members tremendously, and we are committed
to ensuring they have the opportunity to do their best work,” said
Howard Lance, CEO of Maxar Technologies. “Maxar is accelerating
innovation for the new space economy, building upon the unique heritage
of the four industry-leading companies that we brought together last
year. Our talented teams are our competitive advantage, collaborating to
deliver end-to-end space technology solutions for our customers and
working to Build a Better World.”
About Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates) is a
leading global provider of advanced space technology solutions for
commercial and government markets including satellites, Earth imagery,
robotics, geospatial data and analytics. As a trusted partner, Maxar
Technologies provides unmatched integrated capabilities, solutions and
expertise to help customers anticipate and address their most complex
mission-critical challenges with confidence. With more than 6,500
employees in over 31 locations, the Maxar Technologies portfolio of
commercial space brands includes MDA, SSL, DigitalGlobe and Radiant
Solutions. Every day, billions of people rely on Maxar Technologies to
communicate, share information and data, and deliver insights that Build
a Better World. Maxar trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York
Stock Exchange as MAXR. For more information, visit www.maxar.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements and information, which
reflect the current view of Maxar Technologies Ltd. (the “Company”) with
respect to future events and financial performance. Any such
forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current
expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its
experience and its perception of historical trends. Any such
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
current expectations. The Company cautions readers that should certain
risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions
prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those
expected. The risks that could cause actual results to differ from
current expectations include, but are not necessarily limited to:
changes in government or intergovernmental priorities, mandates, funding
levels, contracts and regulations; satellite failure; failure of third
parties and subcontractors; and failure to anticipate changes in
technology, technical standards and offerings or compliance with the
requisite standards, or failure to maintain technological advances and
offer new products to retain customers and market position.
For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or
factors, plus additional risks or factors, reference should be made to
the Company's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time
with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, which are
available online under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com,
under the Company's EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov,
or on the Company's website at www.maxar.com.
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Maxar Technologies
Investor Relations Contact:
Jason
Gursky, 1-303-684-2207
Maxar Investor Relations
jason.gursky@maxar.com
or
Media
Contact:
Turner Brinton, 303-684-4545
turner.brinton@maxar.com
Source: Maxar Technologies