Equipment and building upgrades will provide opportunities for international growth
June 25, 2014 – Lower Woods Harbour, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Dixon’s Marine Group 2000 Inc. is continuing its expansion into international markets. Specialists in fishing and pleasure craft boat building and design for over thirty years, the boatyard’s pleasure and commercial vessels are built to withstand the harsh winter fishing conditions in southwestern Nova Scotia.
In response to growing demand for larger vessels, particularly in the United States, Dixon’s Marine has purchased a hydraulic trailer and yard jockey that will allow this family-owned business to haul vessels up to 60 feet in size. In addition, Dixon’s will be completing facility enhancements in order to accommodate this equipment.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a repayable contribution of $175,000 to support equipment and facility, as announced today by Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy.
Quick Facts
- Owner Gary Dixon was a commercial fisherman before founding Dixon’s Marine Group 2000 Inc. in 1981.
- All of the company’s products are hand-laid to customer specification and sizes.
- Boats range in size from 36’ to 50’.
- A Dixon 48’ Tuna was featured on the show Fighting Tuna, which originally aired on the Discovery Channel in 2012 (rebroadcast in 2014).
Quotes
“In an effort to capitalize on opportunities for growth into international markets, Dixon’s Marine Group 2000 Inc. is undergoing targeted equipment and facility upgrades. Our Government supports strategic investments that increase productivity and global competitiveness and generate local economic growth.”
Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret’s, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“Thanks to ACOA’s assistance our customers now have access to boats that fit their exact specifications, and we have the capacity to build and refit year-round.”
Gary Dixon, Owner, Dixon’s Marine 2000 Inc.
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Contacts
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Alex Smith
Director, Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
Email: Alex.Smith@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Janine Dixon
General Manager
Dixon’s Marine Group 2000 Inc.
902-723-2878
Email: jdixon@dixonsmarine.com
