Element5
Karthick Panneerselvam is an experienced engineering professional with a robust background in mechanical design and manufacturing. Currently serving as a Mass Timber Manufacturing Designer at Element5 since February 2023, Karthick previously held mechanical design engineering positions at Chandco Manufacturing and HNH Machine Ltd., where responsibilities included creating fixtures and tools, 3D modeling with SOLIDWORKS, and preparing detailed drawings and BOMs. Prior experience as a Quality Inspector at TRIGO involved material testing and ergonomic monitoring, complemented by roles in product design and validation engineering at EXCEL POWER ENGINEERING and Dynaspede. Karthick holds a Post Graduation in Applied Mechanical Design and Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Fanshawe College, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from Anna University Chennai.
Element5
Element5 is a mass timber manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication and assembly of contemporary timber structures. We work with solid wood, the world’s most flexible and only renewable building resource. Our products are: CLT, Glulam, CLIPs and nanoCLT. Element5 is unlike any other mass timber firm in the sector. We are a focused and dedicated team of designers, craftspeople and assembly experts. We serve a community of forward-thinking architects, owners, developers, and general contractors by providing timber construction cost consulting, design consulting, engineering, fabrication and assembly services. Our integrated customer-oriented approach ensures the delivery of high precision timber structures. Founded in 2015, with offices in Toronto and a manufacturing plant in St. Thomas, Element5 are innovators in the mass timber construction revolution. We view timber as the essential building material of the 21st century and strive to make a positive contribution to communities, the environment and future generations. Follow our page for engaging insight to the brave new world of mass timber buildings.