Hamrforge, Agrimetal, Beaulieu Canada Company, and MR Industries receive a total of $1,540,000 in assistance from the Government of Canada
ACTON VALE, QC, May 22, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Hamrforge Inc., Agrimetal Inc., Beaulieu Canada Company Ltd. and MR Industries Inc. will be better able to continue growing by receiving repayable contributions totalling $1,540,000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
With this financial assistance, the start-up company Hamrforge will be able to grow and boost its productivity as well as market its products, while Agrimetal will go ahead with purchasing digital equipment and automating the production phases. The contribution to Beaulieu Canada Company will enable this SME to support its growth and its expansion into international markets, while MR Industries will be able to purchase and install advanced-technology automated production equipment.
Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced that funding today. The funding awarded by the Government of Canada will enable the recipient companies to achieve the objectives that they have set for themselves. Carrying out their respective projects will generate total investments of over $6 million.
The Government of Canada is committed to establishing close partnerships with Quebec companies in order to support their efforts to innovate and increase their productivity and competitiveness, while contributing to the economic vitality of the regions, job creation and a better quality of life for citizens.
Quotes
"I am very pleased about this support from the Government of Canada, which is choosing to focus on the innovation capacity and commitment to progress of these companies that are setting themselves apart in constantly changing markets. Their drive, boldness and innovative spirit are contributing to the economic vitality of the Acton Vale region."
Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
"Our government is empowering Canadian companies to become more competitive and to prosper in the global economy. The investment in Hamrforge, Agrimetal, Beaulieu Canada Company and MR Industries announced today aligns with Canada's competitive advantages through the improved productivity and expansion projects of these companies, and will stimulate economic growth. It will also create good jobs for middle-class Canadians."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
Quick facts
- Today's announcement is made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio, which comprises 17 federal departments and agencies, including CED and the other five regional development agencies.
- The financial assistance for Agrimetal and to Beaulieu Canada Company was awarded under CED's Quebec Economic Development Program, while the contributions provided to Hamrforge and to MR Industries are from the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.
- The REGI program is intended for entrepreneurs who focus on innovation for growing their company and making it more competitive, and for regional economic players that help create an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and to growth for all, in all regions.
- To find out more about CED and its priorities, see the 2019-2020 Departmental Plan or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.
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For more details about the projects, see the attached backgrounder.
Attached backgrounder
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Contribution – Investments – Project Description |
Repayable contribution of $460,000 out of a total investment of $1,590,000 Founded in 2017, Hamrforge Inc. is a start-up manufacturing company specializing in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-quality outdoor cooking appliances of the BBQ and smoker type. The project, which created 10 jobs, was aimed at starting up and growing this new company in the production and marketing of its products. CED's contribution went towards purchasing and installing advanced-technology automated production equipment and purchasing engineering software for the development of new products. |
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Agrimetal Inc.
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Repayable contribution of $400,000 out of a total investment of $2,017,314 Founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1989, Agrimetal is a manufacturing company that specializes in manufacturing lawn maintenance equipment. Its product line includes seeders, rotary brushes, rollers, leaf blowers, and commercial snow blowers. The project aims to support the company's growth through the purchase of digital equipment and the robotization of some of the production phases. CED's contribution will, among other things, help with purchasing a robotic welding cell, an automated loading tower, a numeric control machining centre and various pieces of digital equipment. The project will create two jobs. |
Repayable contribution of $400,000 out of a total investment of $1,980,000 Founded in 1954 ad then purchased in 1989 by Beaulieu, this manufacturing company specializes in manufacturing, distributing and selling floor coverings. A leader in the Canadian textile industry and member of Beaulieu International Group headquartered in Belgium, the company manufactures a wide range of woven products, such as tufted carpets, and distributes several types of flooring. The project aims to support the company's growth and expansion through the deployment of a marketing strategy for international markets. CED's assistance covers a portion of the costs involved with establishing the marketing strategy. The project will create 25 jobs. |
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Repayable contribution of $280,000 out of a total investment of $700,000 Founded in 1992, MR Industries specializes in conventional and digital machining of medium- and large-sized metal parts, primarily steel. It serves a client base that consists mainly of medium and large companies, especially in the manufacturing and mining sectors. The project aims to ensure the company's growth by boosting its productivity and optimizing its production capacity. CED's contribution is going towards the purchase and installation of advanced-technology automated production equipment, such as an automated digital milling machine and a rotary-feed table. The project will create two jobs. |
Summary |
Number of projects: 4 |
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SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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