April 16, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has acquired state-of-the-art research and processing equipment for its new Centre of Excellence. This pilot facility will offer advanced malting and brewing testing, training and demonstrations, thanks to funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada.
“Today’s investment in new state-of-the-art technology will allow the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre to branch out to other major worldwide brewing companies,
” said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. “This will result in the greater use of Canadian barley, especially in growing export markets like Asia, Africa and South America.
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WD’s investment of $278,901 has helped purchase equipment to enable the CMBTC to address increased competition on world markets and meet or exceed more stringent international standards for barley quality and processing capabilities.
As well, the funding will help support the efforts of domestic malting companies to develop new value-added processes and new products for domestic and export markets. The combined effect will strengthen the competitiveness of Western Canada’s malting barley industry in global markets.
“On behalf of the members of the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre we are very pleased to have received this funding from WD. As an organization that supports all facets of the Canadian malting barley industry, both domestically and internationally, the requirement for the CMBTC to remain at the forefront of malting and brewing technology is essential. This funding will enable us to upgrade our analytical capabilities to recognized world class status,
” said Robert McCaig, Managing Director of the CMBTC.
Western Economic Diversification Canada works with provinces, industry associations, and communities to promote the development and diversification of the western economy, coordinate federal economic activities in the West and represent the interests of western Canadians in national decision making.
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The Government of Canada is investing $278,901 in the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC). The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced the funding which will result in the greater use of Canadian barley, especially in growing export markets like Asia, Africa and South America. The CMBTC has used this funding to acquire state-of-the-art research and processing equipment for its new Centre of Excellence, an advanced pilot malting and brewing testing, training and demonstration facility.
For additional information, contact:
Gabriela Klimes
Communications, Winnipeg
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: (204) 983-6243
WD Toll-Free Number:1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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