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Title:
Meltech Meltblown Manufacturing and R&D Initiative
Agreement Number:
512896
Agreement Value:
$28,990,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2025
Description:
The project will anchor a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply chain in Canada by establishing a meltblown manufacturing facility for mask production, as well as R&D expertise.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:

This project will strengthen Canada's response to COVID-19 and build Canada's long term emergency preparedness. It will build its capacity for the production of the middle filter layer commonly used in the manufacturing of respirators and surgical masks, which is also known as meltblown polypropylene. It will also, through R&D, identify more environmentally sustainable material options and products for PPE. This project will enable the company to create and maintain 21 jobs.

Location:
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA H9P2Z2
Reference Number:
033-2021-2022-Q1-512896
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
735582330
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:

The amendment extends the agreement end date from December 31, 2032 to June 30, 2033. This is a non-repayable contribution.

Amendment Date
May 2, 2022
Recipient's Operating Name:
Meltech Innovation Canada Inc.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Meltech Innovation Canada Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Lac-Saint-Louis
Federal Riding Number:
24036
Program:
SIF Stream2- Growth
Program Purpose:

-Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services;-Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada;-Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.

NAICS Code:
339110
Amendments:
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