Government of Canada Supports Growth of Beton Multi Surfaces

SAGUENAY, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Oct. 9, 2014) - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, welcomes the official opening of the new Béton Multi Surfaces manufacturing plant.

The company has set up new facilities in the Chicoutimi borough thanks to $81,500 in repayable financial assistance granted through CED's Quebec Economic Development Program.

Quick facts

• The 15-employee firm specializes in the manufacture of concrete products such as shower bases, yard furniture and countertops for distribution to building contractors, municipalities and retail outlets, among others.
• The Béton Multi Surfaces project involved setting up a new workshop and showroom and acquiring manufacturing and computer equipment.
• The company undertook this project in the goal of increasing its production capacity and bolstering productivity. It expects to create three new jobs in the next two years as a result of this initiative.

Quotes

"By encouraging enterprises like Béton Multi Surfaces to innovate, invest and expand, our government is giving new impetus to its economic and job growth objectives."

Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

"These new facilities of Béton Multi Surfaces will allow us to increase the company's production capabilities and strengthen its footing and competitive position."

Sylvie Girard, President, Béton Multi Surfaces

Related link

Béton Multi Surfaces Website (in French): http://www.betonmultisurfaces.ca/

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