Small sheets, big impact: Dizolve continues to grow

News release

September 12, 2024 · Moncton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Innovative green companies in Atlantic Canada are helping advance strong, sustainable solutions to the world’s biggest environmental challenges, contributing to a better, more sustainable future for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is investing to help a Moncton-based eco-friendly laundry detergent manufacturer increase production and expand its product line.

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and

Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, announced total contributions of $1,150,000 for Dizolve Group Corporation (Dizolve). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.

This support is helping Dizolve implement plant upgrades and purchase new manufacturing equipment to reduce waste, boost production of its biodegradable, dissolvable laundry detergent sheets, and increase capacity to develop new sustainable products.

Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to help Canadian businesses develop sustainable solutions and bring new products to market by  creating opportunities to build a greener economy, and setting the stage for a strong, sustainable future.

Quotes

“Companies like Dizolve are paving the way to a more sustainable tomorrow and supporting good, future-proof jobs in our communities. Their commitment to reducing plastic waste aligns with your federal government’s vision of a greener, healthier future for everyone.”

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“I am delighted to recognize Dizolve’s outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability. Their innovative products, which significantly reduce plastic waste, exemplify the kind of forward-thinking solutions we need to protect our planet. Dizolve’s dedication to eco-friendly practices not only benefits our environment but also sets a powerful example for other companies to follow. By supporting Dizolve, we are taking a crucial step towards a cleaner, greener future for all Canadians.”

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe

“Since 2020, Dizolve Group Corporation has been on a torrid pace of growth. Today as we prepare to make a major leap forward in manufacturing excellence, we are thankful and grateful for the support ACOA has provided in our journey to be the premier supplier of innovative dissolvable cleaning solutions.”

Chris Ingersoll, President, Dizolve Group Corporation

Quick facts

  • Founded in 2009, Dizolve Group Corporation is the innovater and manufacturer of eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets. The company produces dissolvable laundry detergent and cleaning solutions sheets, providing consumers with eco-friendly, bio-degradable and sustainable products in the personal care market.

  • Dizolve laundry sheets reduce landfill waste from jugs of liquid detergent.

  • The funding announced today is provided through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.

  • ACOA’s repayable contributions include $650,000 for the purchase of equipment to reduce waste and increase production, and $500,000 for the acquisition of a production line and mixing equipment.

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Contacts

Connor Burton
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development
and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Samantha Michaud
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
samantha.michaud@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Cameron Alward, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Dizolve Group Corporation
cameron.alward@dizolve.com


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