BCIT and Teck Open Teck Copper Innovation Hub
January 31 2023 - 6:06PM
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Teck Resources
Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today
announced the opening of the new Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Made
possible by a $1.75 million donation from Teck, the facility will
enable BCIT researchers and students to research and test the use
of antimicrobial copper in a range of healthcare devices, including
prosthetics and orthotics. Copper has unique antimicrobial
properties and is proven effective in eliminating up to 99.9% of
harmful bacteria which can make healthcare applications safer for
patients and healthcare professionals.
The Teck Copper Innovation Hub, located inside the BCIT Centre
for Applied Research and Innovation, will use additive
manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to produce healthcare
devices composed of copper and composites. The facility will also
advance research projects and education focused on exploring new
ways that copper can be used to enhance health and safety in
real-life applications. In today’s fast-moving world, additive
manufacturing can quickly create objects that will serve as
prototypes for the healthcare industry.
BCIT has a longstanding partnership with Teck which includes
collaborative efforts to advance research and education in British
Columbia. Last October, Teck made the second-largest contribution
to the BCIT INSPIRE Campaign of $5 million to support campus
redevelopment and new teaching and learning innovations in trades
and health care. Teck also partnered with BCIT to install more than
one thousand antimicrobial copper patches on high-touch surfaces at
the BCIT Burnaby Campus as an extra layer of protection for BCIT
students, staff, and visitors.
Quotes:Jonathan Price, CEO, Teck
–“Copper’s unique antimicrobial properties make it perfect
for use in health care, making high-touch surfaces and medical
devices like prosthetics safer. The new Teck Copper Innovation Hub
will explore innovative new ways to use antimicrobial copper to
enhance safety for patients and health care professionals and we
applaud BCIT for advancing this important work.”
Paul McCullough, Interim President, BCIT “The
Teck Copper Innovation Hub combines the state-of-the-art research
capabilities of BCIT Applied Research with the industry expertise
of Teck to drive innovation across a growing interdisciplinary
field. This partnership amplifies the collaborative strength of our
organizations and establishes a new hands-on learning environment
that will have meaningful impact in the healthcare field and
beyond.”
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About Teck’s Copper & Health ProgramThrough
its Copper & Health program, Teck has funded numerous
initiatives across a range of industries and public facilities to
help improve health and safety in high-traffic, high-touch areas
through the installation of antimicrobial copper. Teck’s Copper
& Health program has installed copper surfaces in a number of
healthcare facilities, including Vancouver General Hospital and St.
Paul’s Hospital, on public transit in partnership with TransLink
and Toronto Transit Commission, in attractions including Science
World and Royal Ontario Museum, and in post-secondary institutions
through partnerships with BCIT, SFU, and UBC. There is no
commercial benefit to Teck from the increased use of antimicrobial
copper as the amount of metal needed is very small; the goal of the
program is to improve health and safety for communities.
For more information about the role of antimicrobial copper, the
Copper & Health program, and other examples of copper in
action, please visit www.coppersaveslives.com
About TeckAs one of Canada’s leading mining
companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, zinc, and
steelmaking coal. Copper, zinc and high-quality steelmaking coal
are required for the transition to a low-carbon world.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
About BCITFor nearly 60 years, the British
Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering
flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares
learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges. As
one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses,
300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT
connects education, industry, and government in building an agile
workforce with sustained and meaningful impact. Learn more at
www.bcit.ca
About the INSPIRE CampaignThe INSPIRE
Campaign is the largest fundraising initiative in BCIT
history. Focused on raising funds for three pillars—Access and
Inclusion, Teaching and Learning Innovation, and Campus
Redevelopment—the Campaign is creating a new future at BCIT as a
destination for applied learning. Through INSPIRE, the BCIT
Foundation is helping today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders
and continues to receive strong philanthropic support from
industry, alumni, and individuals who recognize the importance of
BCIT to the economic prosperity of BC. Learn more about the
INSPIRE Campaign, including ways to join in building a strong and
impactful community of philanthropy.
Teck Media ContactChris StannellPublic
Relations Manager604.699.4368chris.stannell@teck.com
BCIT Media ContactJocelyne
LeszczynskiCommunications Managerjleszczynski2@bcit.ca
Teck Investor ContactFraser PhillipsSenior Vice
President, Investor Relations & Strategic
Analysis604.699.4621fraser.phillips@teck.com
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