Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Optimization of the process / Development of an automated blasting tunnel for ski and snowboard sidewalls
Agreement Number:
949020
Agreement Value:
$95,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 15, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021
Description:
The company's goal is to implement a modular automated tunnel-type blasting and finishing line, adapted for the manufacture of skis and snowboards, by 2026 in its manufacturing process. The general objective is to reduce the more physically demanding tasks for the operators and to improve the consistency and throughput time of the manufactured products. The present project consists of developing and building the first automated module for the start of the blasting line, which consists of blasting the sidewalls of skis and snowboards.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:
Saint-Narcisse-De-Rimouski, Quebec, CA G0K 1S0
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q1-949020
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
847823366
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Utopie Snowboards MFG
Recipient's Legal Name:
9171-0772 QUEBEC INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Rimouski-Neigette--Témiscouata--Les Basques
Federal Riding Number:
24018
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
339920