Marden-Wild to Modernize and Increase Production Space
December 16, 2014 – Halifax, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Marden-Wild of Canada Limited understands the importance of sourcing quality ingredients and materials to make fine products. That’s why they moved to Amherst, Nova Scotia from Boston, Massachusetts more than 60 years ago to source Nova Scotian fish oils, soybeans and other raw materials to make their tanning oils, fat liquors and waxes for use in the leather industry.
Best-known for their ability to create customized product applications to meet the unique needs of their customers, Marden-Wild is considered a premier brand for high-performance leather goods. As their global markets expand and competition intensifies, Marden-Wild understands that continuing innovation is critical to their ongoing success.
That’s why the Government of Canada is pleased to assist Marden-Wild to expand and modernize their manufacturing facility with a $250,000 repayable contribution through ACOA’s Business Development Program (BDP).
This expansion will allow the company to produce their products more efficiently and streamline their processes, while adding four long-term job opportunities in their Amherst manufacturing plant. The more productive facility will also enable Marden-Wild to further diversify their product line, while delivering quality customer service and technical support to their international clients.
Quick Facts:
• Marden-Wild moved to Amherst, Nova Scotia in the mid-1960's and originally had their facilities on land that was expropriated to build the Mackay Bridge. The company has historically been located in Nova Scotia for the past 75 years due to traditional supply of fish oil.
• Marden-Wild is the only tanning oil manufacturer for leather goods in Canada and the one of the largest producers in North America.
• They currently export to 28 countries, with their main focus in the US, Mexico, China, India and Central America.
• In 2013 Marden-Wild became ISO-9001-2008 certified in its continued pursue of quality and to compete in the global economy.
Quotes:
“Marden-Wild has made its mark on the leather industry by creating quality, customized oils and waxes for clientele around the world. Their high standards matched with modernized facilities will create new jobs and economic opportunities here in Amherst. That’s why our Government is pleased to support Marden-Wild as they expand and diversify.”
- Scott Armstrong, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA)
Associated Links:
• Marden-Wild
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)
E-mail: Alex.Smith@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
