New SMART green funding program targets SMEs, improves domestic supply chain
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters will add to the legacy of the CME SMART funding program this fall with a new $25 million Green SMART fund for small- and medium-sized manufacturers, in partnership with the Ontario government. Since 2008, CME SMART has administered $65 million in direct funding to more than 1,200 manufacturing companies across Ontario. The new SMART green funding program will provide assistance to Ontario’s small- and medium-sized manufacturers to reduce gre
CME’s SMART Program Helps Ottawa Manufacturer
Today, FedDev Ontario Minister Gary Goodyear announced an important investment of up to $100,000 in OZ Optics Limited, a worldwide supplier of fiber optic products for optical networks. OZ Optics Limited will use the funding to automate and optimize a laser writing process. This will allow the company to manufacture better devices and at a faster rate. It will also help develop new devices for advanced applications. In addition to designing and manufacturing components and te
CME congratulates Burlington, ON-based Memex Automation on FedDev Ontario investment
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters congratulates Burlington, ON based Memex Automation on the expansion of their advanced manufacturing software business with $800,000 in funding announced March 19 by FedDev Ontario Minister Gary Goodyear. "We are grateful for the support from the Government of Canada's Investing in Business Innovation initiative from the FedDev Ontario," Memex President and CEO David McPhail said in a release. "Memex Automation is a high-growth company tha
Government renews CME funding for SMART program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) applauds today's announcement by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for FEDDEV Ontario that will support the creation of long-term employment in the heart of Canada's manufacturing corridor. The $20 million to support CME's SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth will assist manufacturers who seek to prepare their operations through investment in technologies for advanced industrial processes. "Minister Goodyear's an
FedDev Ontario’s Contribution to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Through the Investing in Business Growth and Productivity initiative, FedDev Ontario is partnering with CME on a $20 million program called SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth. CME, Canada’s leading trade and industry association, promotes the competiveness of Canadian manufacturers and enables the successful export of Canadian goods and services to markets around the world. SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth will support southern Ontario manufacturers
FedNor announces $2.4M in funding
FedNor has announced $2.4 Million in funding including $1,098,951 to Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) to undertake activities to assist Northern Ontario manufacturers to improve their productivity and competitiveness. Through CME, manufacturers can receive up to $15,000 to conduct assessments related to productivity, quality, lean manufacturing, information systems, human resources, management systems, and market analysis. For further details on the announcement, cl
