May 8, 2014
Strengthening the Economy Through Investments in Manufacturing
$562,000 Supports Efficient Manufacturing Practices for Local Businesses
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Division (CME-NL), is better positioned to represent the needs of business in the manufacturing and exporting sectors. The Provincial Government is providing $562,000 in funding to support the Manufacturing Insights initiative. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, made the announcement today at the Innovation Outlook Conference, part of the province’s inaugural Innovation Week.
“Our government believes in working closely with organizations like the CME-NL to ensure that businesses in our province have the right tools to capitalize on new and existing opportunities. Through their work, the CME-NL creates economic and employment opportunities, stronger communities and a more diversified economy. I am pleased that our investment of $562,000 in the Manufacturing Insights Initiative will help enhance productivity awareness, skills training and competitiveness and allow businesses in our province to operate more effectively and efficiently.”
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
The Manufacturing Insights Initiative focuses on the implementation of lean manufacturing practices, which allows businesses to review and improve production practices. To date, the initiative has helped 38 Newfoundland and Labrador businesses meet their efficiency goals.
“The goal of CME-NL is to help businesses achieve their goals in the most productive and efficient manner. The funding and support we receive from the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, moves us closer to these objectives and ensures that the province’s manufacturers have access to the best programs and services that help their businesses become lean, proficient and profitable.”
- David Haire, Vice President, NL Division and Vice President, Best Practices and Lean Management, Atlantic Region, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development works closely with industry and economic development groups to develop and implement strategies that support the growth and diversification of strategic sectors. Additional information on programs can be found at: www.ibrd.gov.nl.ca/sectordev/manufacturinginsightworkshops.html.
QUICK FACTS
- CME-NL has assisted, and continues to work with 38 Newfoundland and Labrador based manufacturing and exporting businesses as a result of $562,000 in Provincial Government funding.
- The Manufacturing Insights Initiative holds numerous information sessions, workshops and conferences throughout the province and serves as a catalyst for many direct industry successes, most notably the advancement of lean manufacturing training and the development of lean learning networks.
- The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association is Canada’s largest trade and industry association, and represents more than 10,000 leading companies nationwide. Information on CME-NL can be found at: nfl.cme-mec.ca/newfoundland/about/about-cme.html.
- Information on the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development’s programs can be found at: www.ibrd.gov.nl.ca/sectordev/manufacturinginsightworkshops.html.
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Media contacts:
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Jennifer Tulk Director of Communications Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 728-4104 jennifertulk@gov.nl.ca |
David Haire Vice President, NL Division & Vice President, Best Practices and Lean Management, Atlantic Region Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters 709-685-5820 david.haire@cme-mec.ca |
2014 05 08 10:35 a.m.