Federal investment helps Dartmouth manufacturer produce critical parts faster
News release
Support for Velocity Machining & Welding will speed up production for supply chains across aerospace, marine and transportation industries
July 28, 2026 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Strong Canadian manufacturers are essential to building a more productive, resilient economy. They create good jobs, strengthen supply chains and help businesses compete and grow.
Today, Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston, announced a repayable contribution of $875,500 for Velocity Machining & Welding Inc.
This investment will support the purchase and installation of automated machining equipment at Velocity’s Dartmouth facility. By adopting advanced technology, the company will increase production of industrial components and deliver them more quickly to customers in aerospace, marine, transportation and other key sectors. The project will also help address skilled labour shortages by enabling the company to do more with its existing workforce.
Today's announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to helping Canadian businesses invest in new technologies, boost productivity and build a stronger, more competitive economy.
The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Quotes
“Across Atlantic Canada, we’re seeing real momentum in sectors like aerospace, marine, transportation and advanced manufacturing. With federal support for new automated equipment, Velocity Machining & Welding will be able to produce more, deliver faster for customers and support the supply chains that keep major projects moving across our region.”
- The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“Burnside is home to hundreds of businesses that help keep our economy moving, and Velocity Machining & Welding is one of them. This investment will help the company take on more work, deliver orders faster and continue growing here in Dartmouth, while strengthening local manufacturing.”
- Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston
Quick facts
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Velocity Machining & Welding Inc. was established in 2000 and specializes in machining, welding, fabrication, laser cutting, 3D printing, and waterjet cutting for sectors including aerospace, marine, transportation, forestry, mining, and earth moving.
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The new automated manufacturing system is expected to add at least 75 hours of production capacity each week, helping the company produce more parts and shorten delivery times.
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The funding announced today is provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.
Contacts
Jeanne Joannie Fogue Mgamgne
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
joannie.fogue@justice.gc.ca
Media Relations
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
mediaroom-salledesmedias@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Sean MacPhee
Velocity Machining & Welding Inc.
902-221-5370
sean@velocitymachining.ca
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