Precision Fabrication and Manufacturing Facility to Create up to 35 Jobs
News release
December 7, 2018 – Centreville, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Supporting businesses in rural communities helps create opportunities for business growth and good paying jobs for the middle-class and those looking to join it. Thanks to support from the Government of Canada, D&T Supreme Machining will establish a precision machining and fabrication business in Centreville, NB.
TJ Harvey, Member of Parliament for Tobique-Mactaquac, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), was joined by Don Guest, the owner and operator of D&T Supreme Machining to make the announcement today.
This investment will enable the company to establish its facility and purchase equipment. Once operational, the new facility is expected to create up to 35 new jobs.
The Government of Canada is providing a repayable contribution of $287,500 through ACOA’s Business Development Program, along with $26,250 in non-repayable funding to support the hiring of a quality control consultant.
This project builds on the Government of Canada’s commitment to drive economic growth in Atlantic Canada through the Atlantic Growth Strategy. The Strategy supports economic development in rural communities through investments that will help improve opportunities for businesses, create jobs, and fuel growth in manufacturing, along with other key sectors.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is committed to supporting economic development in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses to create good quality jobs and generate wealth within their communities. Through ACOA, we are making strategic investments in companies like D&T Supreme Machining, which will fuel the manufacturing sector and build on regional strengths.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“I am pleased that the Government of Canada, through ACOA, is supporting D&T Supreme Machining’s efforts to establish a machining and fabrication business in Centreville. In addition to creating up to 35 new jobs, this will also help develop manufacturing expertise, and will benefit economic development throughout the entire region.”
- TJ Harvey, Member of Parliament for Tobique-Mactaquac
“Thanks to funding assistance from ACOA, we’ve been able to construct a modern, 13,000 square foot facility here in Centreville. We anticipate being able to create 35 jobs within three years, and we are looking forward to a successful future and creating employment for the local people. We will also be fueling our manufacturing sector and developing valuable expertise, as the facility will be implementing new innovative technologies in machining and fabrication.’’
- Don Guest, Owner, D&T Supreme Machining
Contacts
Jennifer Houle
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-261-5534
Don Guest
Owner
D&T Supreme Machining
506-391-6111