Innovation, Business and Rural Development
August 1, 2013
To modernize equipment and improve efficiencies at a local manufacturer of wood pallets, funding of $180,100 has been provided to A&P Manufacturing Limited. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, along with the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Speaker of the House of Assembly and MHA for Trinity North, toured the operation today in Clarenville.
“With a thriving economy, diverse businesses and opportunities throughout our province, it is important to invest in companies such as A&P Manufacturing who are working to modernize operations and capitalize on new and emerging opportunities,” said Minister Hutchings. “Funding will support the purchase of new equipment which will streamline and automate the process of assembling pallets, and secure a value-added wood product which supports a number of local businesses in the province.”
Funding includes a $75,000 non-repayable contribution, and $86,000 term loan to support the purchase of an automated remotely-operated machine which will provide more efficient and safe cutting of lumber for pallet manufacturing. In addition, funding of $19,100 will support training for production.
“A&P Manufacturing’s continued success and growth will be greatly enhanced by this investment,” said Mr. Wiseman. “The Adams Family is to be commended for their commitment to their customers and to the production of a quality product.”
With the investment, the company will reduce the time it takes to cut lumber for assembly of the wood pallets from one to two hours to approximately five minutes with the new equipment.
“Our company has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past number of years and we are excited to see how our business will expand with the full operation of our new equipment,” said Melvin Adams Owner/Operator, A&P Manufacturing Limited. “Our ability to grow has been made possible with the support of the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and we look forward to working with and servicing other local businesses in order to grow A&P Manufacturing and support our community”.
A&P Manufacturing Limited has been in the pallet manufacturing business since 1980 and supports businesses in the manufacturing, mining, fishing and offshore sectors. The business is located in Clarenville.
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The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development and the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Speaker of the House of Assembly and MHA for Trinity North, tour A&P Manufacturing Ltd. in Milton – August 1, 2013.
Media contacts:
| Heather MacLean Director of Communications Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 697-4137 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Melvin Adams Owner/Operator A&P Manufacturing Limited 709- 466-6020 |
Caroline Frost Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Ross Wiseman MHA for Trinity North 709-466-4165 CarolineFrost@gov.nl.ca |
2013 08 01 12:45 p.m.