Nine more forestry companies are being supported to modernize, innovate and diversify their product lines and fibre sources to make more high-value, made-in-BC products, and help protect and create jobs. “It’s no secret our forestry sector is facing many challenges, making these investments timely,” said Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar. …Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, the Province is contributing $2.5 million to plan or complete capital projects. For example, Canadian Bavarian Millwork and Lumber in Chemainus will receive as much as $1.4 million to help build its new facility. …Additional investments include:
- Delta – Leslie Forest Products – $420,000 to buy and commission new equipment that will optimize production and efficiency.
- Deroche – F&T Technologies – $350,000 to commercialize a biopolymer technology that transforms wood-based materials into waterproof, fire-resistant and mould-proof solutions.
- Central Saanich – Island Precision Machining – $124,000 toward new equipment for manufacturing architectural millwork and cabinetry.
- Powell River – homeD Modular Building Technologies – $50,000 for a next-generation manufacturing hub.
- Terrace – Kitsumkalum Development Limited Partnership – $42,817 to conduct assessments associated with restarting Skeena Sawmills.
- Powell River – Tla’amin Timber Products – $38,725 for a value-added processing facility.
- Vavenby – Simpcw Resources – $10,750 to undertake planning for a capital project.