The staff at Johnston Equipment was eager to assist after learning of the devastation in Japan. Supported by president Michael Marcotte, noting the company’s strong ties with parent company Toyota Material Handling North America and The Raymond Corporation, all 12 Johnston branch locations participated in fundraising events.
 
"It's hard for us to imagine not contributing to the relief fund," said Marcotte. "Everyone at Johnston was driven to do his or her part in helping the victims of this tragedy. Our employees have shown tremendous generosity and compassion and for that I am proud to be a part of this organization.”
 
On April 29, 2011, the employees presented Cay Nadon, Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships Fund Development for the Canadian Red
Cross with a cheque for $12,000. Through everything from lunch events, prize raffles, donations, games, bake sales and flea market sales, the contribution made by Johnston Equipment employees is hoped to have a significant impact on those affected by the tsunami.
 
Johnston Equipment has been a Raymond Authorized Sales and Service Centre since 1954. The company carries a complete line of Raymond narrow aisle materials handling equipment and provides parts, maintenance and rental equipment throughout Canada. Johnston Equipment is also Canada’s exclusive dealer of BT material handling equipment, KardexRemstar carousels, shuttles and vertical lift modules, Metalsistem shelving and storage solutions products and services. Johnston has branches in 12 locations across Canada.
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