Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Wear Resistance of Components for Harsh Environments
Agreement Number:
1040694
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 20, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Description:
This project will advance the development and application of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) surface engineering to improve the wear resistance, corrosion performance, and operational reliability of hydraulic and mechanical components used in demanding industrial applications and other harsh environments.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA P7E 3P2
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040694
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
837241132
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Thunder Bay Hydraulics
Recipient's Legal Name:
THUNDER BAY HYDRAULICS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Thunder Bay--Rainy River
Federal Riding Number:
35105
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
333990