Government support for maple syrup producers in northern New Brunswick

Project Descriptions

KEDGWICK

Aux Vieux Chalumeaux Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $390,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $128,700

With this funding, Aux Vieux Chalumeaux was able to build a new sugar bush and purchase the necessary equipment for the transformation of maple water into syrup. The new equipment will give Aux Vieux Chalumeaux the ability to boil and barrel its own product, which will increase operational profits as well as productivity.

Les Entreprises Acéripro Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $85,000 (Repayable) & $180,500 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance : $23,000 & $41,372

The first project is to replace ageing maple sap production equipment to help increase the operation’s productivity and cost-effectiveness.
The second project is to purchase equipment necessary to add 15,000 taps to the existing operation, including maple sap collection equipment and a pumping station.

Maple A.L.
ACOA Assistance: $500,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance : $277,000

Through this project, Maple A.L will construct a new maple farm of approximately 70,000 taps in the St.-Quentin region. This will include the purchase of all specialized maple syrup production equipment, the piping, and the maple syrup processing plant.

Érablières Bergeron Ltée.
ACOA Assistance: $365,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance : $92,178

With this funding, Érablières Bergeron will expand its maple farm by adding 30,000 taps, upgrading the maple syrup production equipment, expanding the main building and installing a new generator. This project will also result in the creation of two new jobs.

624899 N.-B. Ltée.
ACOA Assistance: $398,500 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $136,396 

Through this project, the company will add 13,500 taps, build a new main building measuring 2,500 square feet and purchase new equipment for the gathering and transformation of maple water into syrup.

Les Entreprises Deux Milles
ACOA Assistance: $306,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $83,041

The project is to expand the 25,000 tap operation by expanding the existing building, installing pumping stations and installing 14,500 additional taps and necessary equipment to collect maple sap.

SAINT-QUENTIN

Érablière du pont d’Or Ltée
ACOA Assistance: $130,000 (Repayable) & $500,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $0 & $226,930

The first project was to build a warehouse to protect equipment from the elements and to purchase new high flow pumps and an osmosis system to help improve productivity.
The second project is to expand the sugar bush’s operations, primarily by purchasing and installing 42,500 new taps, extra pumping stations, specialized equipment necessary to retrieve the maple sap, as well as a new building.

Érablière T.D.G. Somers Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $87,500 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $27,000|

Through this project, Érablière T.D.G. Somers will upgrade operations in order to increase the sugarbush’s productivity and performance by purchasing new pumps, a pumping station and adding approximately 7,500 taps.

Érablière du Roy
ACOA Assistance: $425,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $118,493

With this funding, Érablière du Roy will expand an existing maple farm, add 27,500 taps as well as purchase and install new maple refinery equipment and a new pumping station. This project will also result in the creation of two new jobs.

Érablière Denis Côté Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $338,750 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $87,000

With this funding, Érablière Denis Côté will purchase and install 16,000 additional taps at its existing maple farm. The company will also build an access road and pumping stations, purchase new production equipment, a new technology electrical evaporator as well as new pumps, barrels and a generator.

Érablière Billy Côté Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $248,663 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $49,288

Through this project Érablière Billy Côté will be adding 16,868 taps to its existing maple farm. The funding will also be used for the installation of new piping, the purchase of new transformation equipment, the construction of four pumping stations and adding three generators.

L’Érablière du P’tit 22 Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $162,500 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $55,800

With this funding, Érablière du P’tit 22 will add 7,000 taps to its existing maple farm. The project will also consist of adding two pumping stations, expanding the main building as well as purchasing new maple water gathering and transformation equipment.

Érablière D. Thibeault Ltée
ACOA Assistance: $500,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $170,370

Through this project, Érablière D. Thibeault will expand its maple farm by adding 35,000 new taps and five pumping stations. With this funding, the company will also purchase new specialized equipment and expand the main building. These upgrades will increase the maple farm’s productivity and the efficiency of the facility.

Ann-Lab Sucrerie Ltée
ACOA Assistance: $356,252 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $74,367

Through this project, Ann-Lab Sucrerie will expand its existing maple farm by adding 22,000 taps over three years. This funding will also be used to purchase new maple farming equipment, construct a building with working electricity and install a network of pipes.

Érablière Aigle Blanc Ltée
ACOA Assistance: $345,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $116,859

The project is to acquire new maple syrup production equipment to collect maple sap and install additional pumping stations as well as 11,500 additional taps.

L’Érablière du Nord Ouest Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $98,400 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $38,000

The project is to improve an existing operation by adding 3,000 new taps, installing an evaporator operating on wood pellets, and computerized sensors to better manage the facilities in the forest.

Érablière Pascal Thériault Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $345,571 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $121,841

This project will help this company expand its operations from 47,000 taps to 54,000 taps. Project costs include building a cabin, a pumping station and purchasing and installing the additional taps and tubing for collecting sap.

SAINT-JOSEPH-DE-MADAWASKA

Sylvacer
ACOA Assistance: $500,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $288,250

Through this project, Sylvacer will establish a maple farm of 27,000 taps. The funding will be used toward land preparation, purchasing and installing the taps, the construction of a pumping station and a new building measuring 60’ x 120’, as well as purchasing new maple water gathering and transformation equipment, such as an evaporator, pumps, containers and small tools.

L’Érablière de la Montagne Verte Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $500,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $215,624

With this funding, L’Érablière de la Montagne Verte will upgrade its maple farm by adding 8,000 taps, purchasing top of the line technological equipment and expanding the main building by 10,000 square feet in order to increase operational profits and productivity. The company will also purchase and install two additional pumping stations and two electrical evaporators.

ST-JACQUES

Érablière Yves Plourde Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $243,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $58,205

Through this project, Érablière Yves Plourde will add 21,500 taps, expand the main building, add two pumping stations as well as purchase new maple water transformation equipment such as an electric boiler, pumps, barrels, and containers.

SAINT-BASILE

Gagnon Forestry Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $148,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $40,500

Through this project, Gagnon Forestry will expand its maple farm by adding 9,500 taps and expanding the main building. The funding will also be used toward adding two pumping stations, and purchasing maple water transformation equipment.

Ferme Soucy & Fils Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $65,700 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $19,000

The project is to add 4,000 taps, an osmosis system as well as other maple sap transformation equipment to an existing operation.

VAL D’AMOUR

Érablière Dan & A. Inc.
ACOA Assistance: $500,000 (Repayable)
PNB Assistance: $162,625

Through this project Érablière Dan & A. will establish a new maple farm of approximately 36,000 taps. The funding will be used for purchasing maple syrup production equipment, the construction of a maple water transformation facility, as well as installing new pumping stations.