The governments of Quebec and Canada will provide $740,000 and $100,000, respectively, for an equipment acquisition project by Vic Store Fixtures. Evaluated at $1,050,000, the project involves the purchase of an optic-fibre laser, a digital press and remote programming software.

“In order to become more competitive and grow its exports, the manufacturing industry needs to focus on innovation and adopt new technologies, which is exactly what Vic Store Fixtures is doing. By ensuring that businesses have access to the resources they need to innovate, we are stimulating economic growth and helping Canadians upgrade their skills, get better jobs and have greater opportunities.”

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED

“Projects involving the acquisition of modern equipment are directly in line with our government’s vision for the innovative manufacturing sector. By relying on entrepreneurship and exports, this sector has the potential to position Quebec among the world’s most robust and prosperous societies and economies. Through the ESSOR and Export programs, we provide assistance to adequately support the growth of manufacturing companies across Quebec.”

Dominique Anglade, Deputy Premier, Minister of the Economy, Science and Innovation, and Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy

“Vic Store Fixtures is a pioneer in furniture manufacturing in Quebec. Drawing on its vast experience, this family business has been able to reinvent itself over the generations in order to remain competitive and ensure the company’s growth. I applaud the vision of the Canin family, who have made a significant contribution to the economy of Victoriaville and the surrounding regions.”

David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

“Drawing on its 60 years’ experience, the Vic Store Fixtures team has once again demonstrated its strong innovative capacity. This major investment project will allow the company to take advantage of new business opportunities and achieve its vision of manufacturing products that can be tailored to the constantly changing needs of its clients. The Government of Quebec is very proud to be supporting the growth of this dynamic company.”

Laurent Lessard, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec Region

“The innovative manufacturing sector is one of Investissement Québec’s strategic priorities. Our businesses must be able to fully embrace the fourth Industrial Revolution and invest in state-of-the-art equipment. Vic Store Fixtures clearly understands this and has been able to do what it takes to successfully carry out its project and remain competitive.”

Pierre Gabriel Côté, President and Director General of Investissement Québec

• Vic Store Fixtures specializes in the manufacturing and sale of metal, wood, aluminium and glass furniture for the commercial sector.

• In February 2016, the company was selected as part of the Quebec government’s PerforME strategy (link in French only).

• The Government of Quebec has set aside $825 million for businesses. The goal of the funding, which comes from Investissement Québec’s own funds and the Economic Development Fund, is to support the growth of the innovative manufacturing sector throughout Quebec.

• The ESSOR program supports investment projects carried out in Quebec, with a view to enhancing competitiveness and productivity, creating jobs and ensuring sustainable development.

• The aim of the Export program is to raise awareness among Quebec businesses of the growth potential associated with exports, and to subsequently help them develop and diversify their foreign markets.

• For more information about Investissement Québec and the services it offers, visit www.investquebec.com and www.manufacturiersinnovants.com.

• The Government of Canada has launched the Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year strategy aimed at creating well-paying jobs for the middle class and those working hard to join it.

• CED assists businesses, communities and the organizations that support them through its network of business offices across Quebec. For more information on CED’s key directions until 2021, consult the Strategic Plan 2021 or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.

• CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program is one of the main programs that support innovation and the diversification of the Quebec economy.

Ministère de l’Économie, de la Science et de l’Innovation (Gouvernement du Québec)

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Sources:

• Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary
  Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
  Tel.: 343-291-2500
• Gabrielle Tellier, Press Secretary
  Office of the Deputy Premier, Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy (Gouvernement du Québec)
  Tel.: 418-691-5650
• Mathieu Gaudreault, Press Secretary
  Office of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region (Gouvernement du Québec)
  Tel.: 418-643-7295

Information:

• Media Relations
  Canada Economic Development for, Quebec Regions
  Tel.: 514-283-7443
  Email: dec.media.ced@canada.ca
• Jean-Pierre D’Auteuil, Media Relations Officer
  Communications Directorate, Ministère de l’Économie, de la Science et de l’Innovation  (Gouvernement du Québec)
  Tel.: 418-691-5698 (extension 4868)
  Cell.: 418-559-0710
• Isabelle Fontaine, Spokesperson
  Investissement Québec
  Tel.: 514-873-9359