August 9, 2005
BORDEN-CARLETON, Prince Edward Island
MacDougall Steel Erectors, a steel fabrication and erection
company, is expanding its existing operations in Borden-
Carleton, Prince Edward Island (PEI). The plant will expand
from 6,500 to 12,900 square feet, allowing the company to
increase its year-round fabrication capacity and increase
tonnage from 2000 tons per year to 3000-3500 tons per
year. The company employs 32 people and with this
expansion, employment is expected to increase to 42-47."The Government of Canada is pleased with the success
MacDougall Steel Erectors has experienced since it
established its operations in Borden-Carleton," said the
Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque,
on behalf of the Honourable Joe McGuire, Minister of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). "This latest
expansion will bring significant benefits to the local
economy by creating jobs for Islanders and allowing the
company to explore new trade opportunities.""Hard work and vision has led this company down a road of
opportunity and I see no sign of it slowing down anytime
soon," said the Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of
Development and Technology. "MacDougall Steel Erectors has
utilized the work force from Central PEI and have been
successful at stimulating the economy of the rural
community."Proximity to the Confederation Bridge was a key selling
point for MacDougall Steel Erectors Inc. when they
established in Borden-Carleton in 2001. The company exports
many of its products to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and the
Eastern United States. In addition to manufacturing,
MacDougall Steel Erectors operates a mobile construction
erection department consisting of six trucks and twelve
portable welders."This expansion will enable us to compete and expand into
new lucrative US markets," said Ron MacDougall, President
of MacDougall Steel. "We have exceeded our original
expectations by experiencing tremendous growth and
success. And thanks to the assistance we have received
from government, we will be able to meet and achieve those
expectations."The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) provided a
$250,000 repayable loan through its Business Development
Program for the expansion and the purchase of additional
equipment. The Province of Prince Edward Island provided a
$141,000 low interest loan through Island Investment
Development Inc. (IIDI), a self sustaining investment fund
which is used to promote the growth of Island business and
employment opportunities.
Ron Crozier
Office of the Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities
Agency
(902) 888-4150
Julie Whitlock
PEI Business Development Inc.
902-894-0367
Danielle Gauthier
ACOA PEI and Tourism
(902) 566-7569
Ron MacDougall
MacDougall Steel Erectors
(902) 855-2100
