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Montmagnys K-Trail Inc. will be able to increase its production capacity by acquiring a robotic welding cell thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. This equipment will make the business one of the top trail manufacturers in Eastern Canada in welding complete and assembled dumper bodies.A helping hand at just the right timeThis fundinga non-repayable contribution of 370035was announced today by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier Minister of National Revenue on behalf of the Honourable Mlanie Joly Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. It falls under CEDs Steel and Aluminum Initiative SAI.K-Trail submitted a project to purchase a two-station robotic welding cell equipment that will be installed and integrated into its existing production line. As part of the Industry 4.0 shift the SME launched in 2017 this project will among other things open up the possibility to reassign staff to the development of new products or to other production lines enabling K-Trail to make up ground lost against certain U.S. competitors at the level of technology integration. Acquiring this equipment will boost productivity make it possible to conclude partnerships with local businesses specializing in steel laser cutting and lead to the creation of 20 jobs by 2022 in Montmagny.K-Trail a family business raising the regions profileFounded in 1979 K-Trail formerly Roy Bnot specializes in manufacturing hot-dip galvanized steel trailers for cars and trucks. The third-generation family-run SME designs a range of products including dumpers drawbar platforms and gooseneck trailers for snowmobiles ATVs and utility vehicles. It also sub-contracts for Prvost Car Volvo manufacturing motor coach parts. It currently employs 53 people and distributes its products mainly to resellers specializing in trailers and recreational products and to rental centres in Quebec Ontario the Maritimes and five U.S. states.QuotesBy setting ourselves a strategy to boost businesses active in the steel and aluminum sectors we have chosen to help those who are innovating to find new ways to create value and seeking to conquer new markets. The financial contribution granted to K-Trail represents concrete support for an SME that has demonstrated its know-how and willingness to ensure growth in addition to creating well-paying jobs for Canadians.The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier Minister of National RevenueWe are here to support Canadians workers in the steel and aluminum sectors as well as businesses that play an important role in regional economies. The Canadian SMEs we invest in through the SAI produce or use these metals and we are keen to help them to innovate to enhance their productivity expand conquer new markets and create good jobs.The Honourable Mlanie Joly Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CEDCanadian manufacturers face many challenges as they evolve with competitors from around the world. To be able to compete internationally we must turn towards new technologies and innovation to manufacture quality products. I am pleased and proud to be able to count on a partner such as Canada Economic Development to support us as we grow and make this technological shift.Maxime Roy Co-owner and Sales Director K-Trail Inc.
