Atelier Kustom will be able to increase its productivity and production capacity

Government of Canada awards $57,000 in financial assistance to Atelier Kustom in Saint-Cuthbert

SAINT-CUTHBERT, QC, Nov. 10, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

By investing in the production capacity of enterprises, the Government of Canada is standing by its commitments and helping businesses expand, innovate and export their products to create high-quality jobs and ensure the prosperity of our national and regional economies.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED, announced that Atelier Kustom Inc. (website in French only) has been granted $57,000 in financial assistance, in the form of a repayable contribution, to improve its productivity and increase its production capacity.

Founded in 2007, Atelier Kustom specializes in the design, manufacture and machining of custom stainless steel parts and equipment. The funding awarded through CED's Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) will help Atelier Kustom acquire high-performance equipment to more effectively address its operational needs.

Quotes

"We care about the development of our SMEs, so I am very pleased to confirm our government's support for this dynamic young business. With the vision of its directors and the hard work of its employees, the company now has access to resources that will help accelerate its growth. This is a great success story, right here in Saint-Cuthbert!"

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade

"The Government of Canada helps businesses and sectors of the Canadian economy by making investments that encourage their productivity and support their competitiveness. We are proud to invest in Atelier Kustom, whose partnership aligns closely with the measures we have taken to meet our commitment. The entire economy of the Lanaudière region will benefit from this investment."

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED

"Over the past few years, my specialty welding and machining business, Atelier Kustom, has been experiencing robust growth, more than doubling its sales. CED's investment will help us operate a laser cutting machine so that we can provide competitive, timely custom cutting services. This brand new service will help us meet demand more effectively, while developing new markets."

David Sylvestre, President, Atelier Kustom

Quick facts

• CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
• For more information on CED's key directions until 2021, consult Strategic Plan 2021 or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.

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