Nine Manitoba manufacturers received a funding boost from the federal government, including one in the heart of the Interlake.
Eleanor Olszewski, minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), recently announced more than $21 million in federal investments for nine Manitoba-based businesses. These investments will help companies expand, improve productivity and remain competitive on the global stage.
“Manitoba’s innovators are turning bold ideas into real opportunities for their businesses, their communities and our families,” Olszewski said.
“The Government of Canada is not only investing in these projects, but we are also investing in the people behind them as they take their innovations to the next level. This is how we are helping businesses grow, create high quality jobs, and strengthen one Canadian economy.”
Northquip Inc. in Woodlands is receiving PrairiesCan support to commercialize a line of zero-turn mowers by investing in advanced manufacturing equipment and undertaking market development activities, including equipment demonstrations. Northquip is receiving $3,331,700 in funding.
In Winkler, Schnell Industries Inc. is receiving $423,699 in federal funding to design, build and market a fully electric transloader, which is engineered to facilitate the loading, unloading or transferring of granular materials.
Also in Winkler, ICON Technologies is receiving $4,998,688 in funding. The company will use the support from PrairiesCan to expand their recreational vehicle plastic component manufacturing capacity through investments in equipment and personnel. The funds will also support marketing activities to increase both domestic and export revenue, leading to the creation of more jobs.
In Morden, Decor Cabinets Ltd. is receiving $3,221,003 to increase manufacturing capacity and efficiency to enable Decor to supply new markets, increase market share and grow revenue.
In Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Organic Alliance Inc. is receiving a PrairiesCan investment of $278,438 to create a digital marketplace to grow the organic grain industry in Manitoba by connecting producers and buyers. This project will improve trade readiness and industry growth by providing critical business information and trade insights regarding the factors that will influence future supply and demand.
In Crystal City, PhiBer Manufacturing Inc. is receiving a $4,135,000 PrairiesCan investment to expand their manufacturing capacity to scale up production of innovative agricultural equipment to meet a growing demand.
In Glenboro, Prairie Fava Ltd. is receiving $1,501,178 in funding to optimize their processes and expand the grower network to meet the increasing demand for fava beans.
In Notre Dame de Lourdes, UKKÖ Robotics Inc. is receiving $529,284 to expand production of automated agricultural equipment and carbon soil sensor technologies to meet current unmet demand and to position the company for future growth in both domestic and international markets.
In Winnipeg, Security Glass Ltd. is receiving a Prairies Can investment of $2,705,000 to expand their flat glass manufacturing capacity, which will boost local manufacturing and job creation in Manitoba.
In 2024, Manitoba’s manufacturing sector employed approximately 63,000 people, about 10 per cent of the province’s total workforce. These new investments are expected to support about 285 new jobs.
