2013/3/5 - Metafore Opens New Toronto Office

Metafore's new 20,000 square foot building, located at 830 Dixon Road, is minutes from the Toronto Congress Center, Pearson International Airport and other city landmarks. Its proximity to major highways and transit paths will provide easy and convenient accessibility for clients, business partners, and employees.

Metafore's new intelligent facility includes the latest in green technologies, such as controlled mechanical and electrical systems, energy-efficient motion-driven lighting, green furniture made from 100% recyclable materials, and the use of environmentally-friendly building materials, including non-toxic paints and eco-friendly flooring.

"We are delighted to relocate our Greater Toronto Area office to a state-of-the-art facility in a central location, which will enable us to better serve our clients, partners, community and associates," says Frank Fuser, Metafore's Vice-President, Services. "In addition, we are proud to have implemented leading environmental green practices which meet the highest energy design industry standards."

While taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint, Metafore's new office provides employees with a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. The new facility offers improved air quality and circulation, an open-concept floor plan, a park area, and multiple amenities (i.e., restaurants, bank, gym, etc.) within a two minute walk."

State of the art presentation rooms and a flexible event space allow Metafore to host customer events and workshops, and redundant power capabilities support Metafore's 7/24 business model and provide uninterrupted customer service capabilities.

"Metafore has a reputation for ensuring excellent customer experience and high business standards and the investment in our new facility will enable us to meet the evolving needs of clients and business partners as we strive to grow our business," says David Toms, Vice President and General Manager with Metafore.

About Metafore

Metafore, a subsidiary of Hartco Inc. (TSX:HCI), has been delivering information technology solutions to private- and public- sector organizations of every size for more than 25 years. As one of Canada's leading IT solution providers, Metafore designs, supplies, installs and supports IT infrastructure solutions that contribute to improved productivity and overall business performance. www.metafore.ca

About Hartco Inc.

Hartco Inc. (TSX:HCI) has been a leader in the Canadian information technology business for more than thirty years. Through its operating divisions, which together include 49 locations across Canada, Hartco Inc. delivers information technology solutions to private and public sector organizations of every size. www.hartco.com