The ‘Made in Canada’ brand carries a lot of value in both domestic and international markets. Meyer® is making transformative investments in its Prince Edward Island facility to improve productivity and better accommodate its employees as well as attract new ones. The Government of Canada is supporting the company with investments in state-of-the-art equipment that will help the company manufacture its products faster and safer.

“The Government of Canada introduced the Innovation and Skills Plan with companies like Meyer in mind. Helping equip businesses and the workforce with the tools and programs needed to succeed will strengthen and grow the middle class for years to come. Through our coordinated efforts, we can make Canada a world-leading centre of innovation.”

• The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
  

“There is a strong connection between trade and good, well-paying jobs. Meyer recognizes this, has a premium product, an upgraded means of production, and a very bright future. I am pleased to announce this Government of Canada investment for this innovative company that is employing Islanders and strengthening the local economy.”

• The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque

“We are very excited to be Canada’s only Stainless Steel cookware factory, with the history of product and quality that has come from this facility. This new investment was made possible by the great cooperation of ACOA, the wonderful and dedicated team members at Meyer Canada in PEI who have worked tirelessly over the past two years and Meyer Corporation’s global manufacturing experience and team. We are now a fully automated, modern and efficient factory producing world class, quality stainless steel cookware in Canada.  Once at full capacity our total output will be 10 times what the previous facility was producing.”

• Evan Feldman, President, Meyer Housewares Canada
  

• The Meyer Housewares Canada Inc. facility in West Royalty has been in operation since 1979, when it began manufacturing stainless steel cookware under the Paderno brand. The company came under the ownership of Meyer Housewares Canada Inc. in 2017.
  

• The Government of Canada is investing $1.8 million (repayable) in Meyer Housewares Canada Inc. to fully revamp the PEI operations with a state-of-the art automation process. Funding is being provided through ACOA’s Business Development Program (BDP).
  

• The BDP primarily assists Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs who want to start a business, increase productivity or improve operations.
  

• The Business Development Program continues to build on the objectives of the Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year strategy to create well-paying jobs for the middle class and those working hard to join it.
  

Jana Parker Smith
Communications Manager
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-566-7569

Curtis MacMillan
Vice President, PEI Operations
Meyer Housewares Canada
902-629-2793
curtismacmillan@meyerpei.com