Government Provides Support for Automation at Nova Wood Products

August 21, 2018

The Government of Canada is investing $275,000 in Nova Wood Products Limited to renovate its facility and install new equipment to modernize its operations.

Nova Wood Products Limited will enlarge its lacquer finishing area and purchase automated equipment to assist with the sanding, and spray finishing of wood products. This will enable the company to bid on larger projects that require a higher quality finish and faster delivery times while maintaining its current client base and expanding to international markets. The new processing equipment and renovated space will help maintain 30 full-time positions. Several employees will be trained to operate the new equipment.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2018/08/nova-wood-products-positioned-to-increase-exports.html

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