Avigilon promotes manufacturing leader to support global supply chain growth

Dec. 10, 2012
New vice president focuses on fulfillment innovations

Avigilon, manufacturer of high-definition and megapixel video solutions, announced the promotion of Manny Gill to vice president of manufacturing and global supply chain. 

Gill has been instrumental in supporting Avigilon’s growth by ensuring the quality, reliability and delivery of HD surveillance solutions to over 80 countries worldwide, according to a press release issued today by the Vancouver-based company. Over the past six years, Gill has introduced innovative automation technology and scaled shipping operations from zero sales to a $100 million run rate. 

“We are proud to manufacture and design our products in Canada. With the help of Manny Gill and his team we’ve shown that manufacturing at home can be highly competitive and cost efficient,” said Alexander Fernandes, president and CEO at Avigilon. “The result of this innovative approach to manufacturing is a high-quality HD surveillance solution that our customers value.”

Gill is also credited with successfully ramping production in 2012 to meet growing sales demands for PTZ and H.264 cameras. Gill introduced innovative automation technologies to the Canadian facility this year ensuring scalability as the company continues to grow.