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James MacKay Becomes 3rd Generation President of J.J. MacKay Canada Limited

June 08, 2023

James MacKay Becomes 3rd Generation President of J.J. MacKay Canada Limited

 

 

 

NEW GLASGOW, Nova Scotia, June 08, 2023  — J.J. MacKay Canada Limited today announced that James MacKay has been named President as George MacKay enters retirement. James MacKay previously held the position of Vice President Sales.

“Together, we have worked hand in hand the past 15 years to evolve the company and the product offerings that we have today. I am very proud of the commitment and tenacity that James has shown over the years in growing and promoting MacKay, and I am excited to see even more innovative products, create ever greater value to our customers across North America and around the world,” said George MacKay.

Since joining the company in 2007, James has become the driving force behind many of MacKay’s unique offerings. Always listening to what customers are looking for, James has spearheaded the development of new hardware designs, improvements, and administered software enhancements. Most notably has been the new design and development of the mkBeacon™ parking meter and the MacKay Tango™ pay station.

“I am honored to become President of our family business. I grew up in the parking industry so it is fitting that I am able to now lead our organization into its next evolution and continue its legacy,” said James MacKay. “I remain committed to providing quality services and innovative solutions that our customers have come to know and expect from MacKay.”

Although stepping down from the daily operation and role of President that George MacKay has held for over forty (40) years, he will continue as a member of the Board of Directors. “Technology has brought many changes to parking. James is passionate about the possibilities that technology brings to the industry and has a vision for the future. I really appreciate the great work done by our incredible people during my time leading MacKay and I am confident that our growth will only accelerate in the years to come under James’ leadership,” said George MacKay.

About J.J. MacKay Canada Limited:

J.J. MacKay Canada Limited is a Nova Scotia based company and an industry leader in the manufacture and supply of innovative parking equipment and parking solutions. We have been providing our parking products, services and solutions to Canadian, US, and international clients for over 60 years. The parking IT solutions we provide include traditional client/server applications with associated databases installed at our client sites, as well as products that require customized software development, mobile applications, web based (remote) applications and client data hosting. Our web site is https://mackaymeters.com

For additional information, contact:

James MacKay, President
Tel: 1-888-462-2529 x 295
Email: james.mackay@mackaymeters.com

MACKAY METERS AND HOTSPOT INTRODUCE INTEGRATED SMART PARKING METERS WITH MOBILE PAYMENT AND REALTIME PARKING MAP TO THE CITY OF MONCTON, NB

February 02, 2018

 

MACKAY METERS AND HOTSPOT INTRODUCE INTEGRATED SMART PARKING METERS WITH MOBILE PAYMENT AND REALTIME PARKING MAP TO THE CITY OF MONCTON, NB

 

 

 

 

NEW GLASGOW, NS, February 2nd, 2018 – J.J. MacKay Canada Limited (MacKay Meters), a leading manufacturer of smart parking meters, and HotSpot Parking Inc. (HotSpot), a Fredericton based company best known for their pay-by-phone parking and transit solutions, today announced a fully integrated parking solution for the City of Moncton, New Brunswick. The City of Moncton recently purchased several hundred new mkBeacon™ wireless smart parking meters from MacKay. The City’s MacKay mkBeacon parking meters will now communicate their paid status to HotSpot’s Realtime Parking Map, helping drivers find available parking spaces by using HotSpot’s mobile application.

 

 

Available metered parking spots appear as green P’s on HotSpot’s Realtime Parking Map (http://realtimeparking.ca/). When a driver pays for parking with either coins or credit card at any new mkBeacon parking meter, the meter communicates that paid status to HotSpot and the parking spot then changes to red on the map. When time expires on the meter, the parking spot icon shown on the map changes back to green, allowing drivers to recognize that the parking spot is available. Similarly, when paying for a parking spot using the HotSpot Parking mobile app, the corresponding space would turn red on the parking map and back to green when time expires.

 

“We are always looking at ways to make parking easier and more efficient for the parker. With this system now available in Moncton, we have achieved both of those goals quite effectively. The new mkBeacon smart meters now installed on-street, along with the HotSpot mobile pay app real time parking occupancy map, make the City of Moncton one of Canada’s most advanced parking systems. It’s fantastic that two Atlantic Canadian companies can bring this type of technology to the streets of an Atlantic Canadian city,” said James MacKay, VP of Sales at MacKay Meters.

 

“Municipalities have been asking for real-time parking availability for years and technology is finally reaching a place where a municipality of any size can introduce the best parking experience possible to their citizens. We’re proud to pioneer this in the City of Moncton, but this a feat achievable by any motivated municipality,” said Phillip Curley, CEO of HotSpot.

 

“By offering Realtime Parking and giving users multiple ways to pay for an on-street parking space, it has made the experience of parking that much easier. The new MacKay mkBeacon smart meters with our HotSpot (Pay By Cell) service has also allowed us to reduce redundancies within our system and streamline the service for our users,” said Stephane Thibodeau, Transportation and Parking Coordinator with the City of Moncton.

 

About MacKay Meters

 

For more than fifty-eight years, and with over 500,000 meters sold, MacKay Meters has been providing customers worldwide with innovative parking systems including quality single and multi-space parking meters. www.mackaymeters.com/

 

Contact: James MacKay VP of Sales MacKay Meters

1 (888) 462-2529 x295

james.mackay@mackaymeters.com

 

About HotSpot

 

HotSpot has built and implemented a simple-to-use mobile application for visitors to ease their access to municipalities and provide seamless, enjoyable experiences. Through realizing transportation as the point of opportunity for citizens, HotSpot has developed a tool to connect municipalities to their citizens and provide the best possible city experience. www.htsp.ca

 

Contact:

Phillip Curley CEO

HotSpot Parking Inc. 1 (506) 897-1774

phillip@htsp.ca

MACKAY METERS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTRIA TECHNOLOGIES TO BRING FULLY INTEGRATED AND SIMPLE EV CHARGING SOLUTION TO THE PARKING INDUSTRY

May 19, 2016

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MACKAY METERS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTRIA TECHNOLOGIES TO BRING FULLY INTEGRATED AND SIMPLE EV CHARGING SOLUTION TO THE PARKING INDUSTRY

 

NASHVILLE, TN and NEW GLASGOW, NS, May 18th, 2016 – MacKay Meters, a leading Canadian manufacturer of parking solutions and Astria Technologies, a leading manufacturer of EV charging technology are pleased to announce a new partnership. Together, MacKay and Astria will offer a new line of parking pay stations with fully integrated Smart Electric Vehicle (“EV”) chargers.

 

As a result of this partnership, MacKay Meters and Astria Technologies are showcasing the all-new MacKay Tango™ Juice, a multi-space parking pay station with an industry first two integrated EV chargers at the International Parking Institute conference May 17th to 20th in Nashville, Tennessee. MacKay will display the new technology at booth 1501. The MacKay Tango™ Juice will be available with both 240 volt 30 amps and 240 volt 75 amps with its patented self-modulating technology.

 

«We really wanted to develop this simple idea to its best expression. Our partnership with Astria Technologies provides MacKay an innovative pathway for parking control, including EV solutions », said Jim Taylor, Business Development Manager at MacKay Meters.

 

The all-new MacKay Tango™ Juice, with integrated patented EV charging stations from Astria, will be available to the market in the coming months.

 

«We are excited to be the first to bring payment solution to the EV charging world. At last, a solution that doesn’t require membership for EV owners on the go. » said Dany St-Pierre, President of Astria Technologies.

 

About MacKay Meters

 

For more than fifty years, and with over 500,000 meters sold, MacKay Meters has been providing customers worldwide with innovative parking systems including quality single and multi-space parking meters. www.mackaymeters.com/

 

 

About Astria Technologies

 

For the past three years, Astria Technologies has been developing innovative EV charging stations that can be used in various situations and incorporate breakthrough technologies for the ever evolving EV market. Astria Technologies thrive to develop technologies that are aimed at making the life of EV owners easier. www.astriatechnologies.com/

 

Contact:
Jim Taylor
Business Development Manager

MacKay Meters
1 (888) 462-2529 x247
j.taylor@mackaymeters.com