Innovation is key to growing strong, resilient businesses that can adapt to new challenges and changing consumer needs. The Government of Canada is committed to helping Atlantic businesses access the tools and resources they need to innovate, grow and compete.
Adopting new technology will increase production capacity of strategic manufacturing company
René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced today a repayable contribution of $950,000 to support Pattison Sign Group in Edmundston. This investment will help the company install new equipment to automate the thermoforming of 3D plastic products, which is an important step in sign production. The project will result in fewer errors, less waste and productivity improvements.
By supporting advanced manufacturing projects like this one, the Government of Canada is helping more Atlantic Canadian companies expand their business and compete in the global marketplace - creating jobs, strengthening communities, and growing the economy.
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"Helping regional employers become more productive and innovative is critical to economic recovery efforts across the country. We are committed to helping businesses explore new opportunities in advanced manufacturing."
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
"This investment will allow Pattison Signs to move forward with innovative improvements and increase its production capacity. I'm proud that our government is investing in the future of this major employer in the region."
- René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche
"This new state-of-the-art equipment will allow us to improve our operational efficiency and consolidate our position as North American leader in the field of visual communication. This strategic investment aims to diversify our service offering by developing new products related to our industry but also products dedicated to new markets."
- Christian Duguay, Director of Operations, Pattison Sign Group
Quick facts
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The Government of Canada, through ACOA's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, has provided a repayable contribution of $950,000 to Jim Pattison Industries.
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Operating under a division of Jim Pattison Industries Ltd, Pattison Sign Group manufactures various industrial and smart electronic panels for the Canadian, American and Latin American markets.
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The company employs more than 300 people at its Edmundston plant.
