May 29, 2015 – Edmonton, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $1.5 million in funding to support the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in establishing a centre that will allow small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to test, develop, and commercialize micro- and nano-coated products.
Federal funding will enable NAIT to purchase specialized coating handling and blasting equipment, a spray booth, cutting machines, compressors, and to upgrade the facility’s ventilation system and power supply.
The facility, which is also receiving support from MesoCoat Technology Canada, will operate within the existing Nanotechnology Centre for Applied Research, Industry Training and Services (nanoCARTS), and is expected to benefit a wide range of sectors including oil and gas, surface technology and engineering.
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-220-6208
Email: nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Frank Landry
Media Relations Specialist, Department of Marketing and Communications
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Telephone: 780-471-8450
Email: flandry@nait.ca
Anupam Ghildyal
Vice-President, Corporate Development and Strategy
MesoCoat Inc.
Telephone: 216-375-6393
Email: aghildyal@mesocoat.com
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