Sherbrooke – Supporting productivity and environmental performance contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a non-repayable contribution of $98,000 for American Biltrite (Canada) Ltd. This CED support will enable the business to increase its productivity and environmental performance.
For over 100 years, American Biltrite has specialized in the development, manufacture and marketing of a wide range of commercial floor coverings and high-performance rubber products in Sherbrooke. Through its project, it aims to develop and launch a technology to recycle vulcanized rubber bands and releases. This new system to recycle rubber waste, designed by the American Biltrite team in collaboration with several local partners, aims to improve the business’s competitiveness. CED’s assistance will make it possible to acquire, design and install new abrasive wheels, a liquid cooling system for the wheels, a hoist, a bagging unit for rubber powder, and a dust collector.
The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec’s economic recovery relies, among other things, on the adoption of green technology and the fight against climate change. Businesses that leverage clean technology are major contributors to growth with a smaller ecological footprint, as well as key assets in rebuilding a stronger, more resilient, greener and more just economy for all.