Manufacturer Brings New Jobs To Wallaceburg

 
 

January 21, 2010 1:20 PM

McGuinty Government Investment Helps Secure New Plant

Ontario is supporting the opening of a new manufacturing facility in southwestern Ontario, which will create approximately 64 new jobs in Wallaceburg when the facility opens in summer 2010. MARIA VAN BOMMEL PRESS RELEASE

A recognized leader in providing conveyor systems for the mining industry, Precismeca Ltd. is investing nearly $3 million to equip the plant, including a $894,000 loan from Ontario's Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS).  The company is also relocating to Ontario from Alberta.

The provincial funding will be used towards the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment and design software, giving the company a competitive advantage in the marketplace.  Partnering with business is a key component of the government's five-point economic plan to grow the economy.

QUICK FACTS

 
  • Precismeca supplies standard and customized conveyor systems for mining companies across Canada, the United States and South America.
  • The $500-million AMIS program provides repayable loans, interest free for up to five years, to encourage companies to invest in leading-edge technologies and processes.
  • To date, AMIS has made loan commitments of over $105 million, generating about $900 million in new investments and supporting the creation or retention of over 4,300 jobs.

CONTACTS

  • Leigh-Ann Popek
    Minister's Office
    416-325-0362
  • Mark Ingram
    Communications Branch
    416-325-4776



Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
ontario.ca/economy


 

"We're happy to welcome Precismeca to Ontario. International business decision-makers continue to choose Ontario because our focus on advanced technology, our highly skilled and educated workforce, and our competitive business costs make us a premier investment destination."

 – Sandra Pupatello
Minister of Economic Development and Trade

"Precismeca has chosen Wallaceburg because it's a great place to do business, renowned for its skilled labour force and high quality of work. We are proud to support Precismeca in creating 64 new jobs here in southwestern Ontario."

 – Maria Van Bommel
MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex

"This is great news for the residents of Chatham-Kent. The Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce, the Wallaceburg Community Task Force and municipal staff have been working closely with the company since May 2007 to help make this day possible. Chatham-Kent Council, MPP Maria Van Bommel and the province have all been very supportive. This is true community economic development - it's people working with people."

 – Randy Hope
Mayor of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent

"Our growth plans depend on attracting and retaining skilled workers and made relocating to Ontario a sound business decision. We are grateful for the support we have received from the province and are excited to becoming part of the Wallaceburg community and economy."

 – Joe Hartney
President and Chief Executive Officer, Precismeca Ltd.

 
 
 
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