Over $4.1M in support for Pro‑Mec Élite to boost its growth and shift to digital

From: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

News release

Integrating digital to increase productivity

La Tuque, Quebec, September 29, 2023 – The Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec and Investissement Québec are providing financial assistance to Pro‑Mec Élite in the amount of $4,138,200 as part of its growth plan, launched in 2019.

More specifically, the aim of the financial support is to help Pro‑Mec Élite expand its plant in La Tuque, in the Mauricie region; acquire management software and specialized production equipment; and install digital production lines. This project, valued at close to $7.5 million, aims to increase productivity at the business, which specializes in manufacturing steel structures for bridges and commercial buildings.

The Member of Parliament for Saint‑Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, on behalf of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, and the Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region, Christopher Skeete, made the announcement today along with Member for Laviolette–Saint‑Maurice and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action (Community Action), Marie‑Louise Tardif.

In recent years, the Government of Canada has provided Pro‑Mec Élite with repayable contributions totalling $2,099,800 under CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. For its part, the Government of Quebec is granting a loan of $568,400 under the ESSOR program, managed by Investissement Québec as its representative, as well as a loan of $470,000 under the Fonds de diversification économique du Centre‑du‑Québec et de la Mauricie. Investissement Québec is also granting, from its capital funds, a total of $1 million in loans to the business.

Quotes

“Innovation is key to maximize industrial and commercial knowledge among businesses. By supporting Pro‑Mec Élite , we are proud to enable a regional business to innovate in order to increase its productivity, expand, and conquer new markets. By boosting this La Tuque business, we are also contributing to economic development in our community and the region by creating quality jobs.”

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint‑Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED

“With its project to grow and integrate new technologies, Pro‑Mec Élite is giving itself the means to increase its productivity and respond to the labour shortage challenges in Quebec. The investment announced today is a testament to our government’s commitment to support businesses that choose to invest in the digital shift to ensure continued growth in the long term.”

Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region

“For 30 years now, Pro‑Mec Élite has been an active contributor to the region’s economic vitality and to the manufacturing sector’s dynamism in Laviolette–Saint‑Maurice. Its market extends right across Quebec and even beyond our borders. I salute its willingness to expand its plant and acquire new digital technologies to strengthen its expertise and perform at an even higher level.”

Marie‑Louise Tardif, Member for Laviolette–Saint Maurice and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action (Community Action)

“For several years now, our team in the Mauricie region has been working to assist Pro‑Mec Élite with its growth projects. Management and the entire staff at the business are continuously innovating to remain at the cutting edge of technology and to meet their clients’ needs in a competitive sector that is pivotal to Quebec’s economic development, and we are proud to support them.”

Guy LeBlanc, President and CEO, Investissement Québec

Quick facts

  • Founded in 1993, Pro‑Mec Élite specializes in the manufacture of fabricated metals, steel frames, and steel structures for bridges and commercial buildings.
  • CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program targets entrepreneurs leveraging innovation to grow their businesses and enhance their competitiveness, as well as regional economic stakeholders helping to create an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and growth for all, across all regions.
  • The ESSOR program aims to support investment projects in Quebec with a view to enhancing competitiveness and productivity, creating jobs, and ensuring sustainable development.

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Sources

Marie-Justine Torres Ames
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Cell: 613-327-5918
marie-justine.torresames@ised-isde.gc.ca

Amélia Benattia
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region
Tel.: 514-294-2806

Hugo Lemay
Riding Office
Member for Laviolette–Saint‑Maurice and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action (Community Action)
Tel.: 819-539-7292

Catherine Salvail
Advisor – Media and Government Affairs
Investissement Québec
Tel.: 514-395-8055

Information

Media Relations
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Email: media@dec-ced.gc.ca

Jean-Pierre D’Auteuil
Head of Media Relations
Communications Branch
Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie
Tel.: 418-691-5698, ext. 4868
Cell: 418-559-0710
Email: relationsmedias@economie.gouv.qc.ca

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