The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced $27,651 from the Business Development Support (BDS) program to assist with marketing and training activities for Western Steel Works Inc.
With facilities in both Deer Lake and Corner Brook, Western Steel Works provides welding, metal fabrication and machine shop services. Support for this project from the BDS program will allow the company to provide technical training for staff to support its major renovations and plant layout restructuring, as well as develop and implement a marketing plan to enhance and expand businesses operations. In addition to the Provincial Government’s contribution, the company is providing 50 per cent of the total project costs.
Western Steel Works has been a leader in the steel industry in sales, manufacturing and fabrication of steel products in Newfoundland and Labrador for over 30 years.
The Provincial Government is committed to supporting innovative and entrepreneurial companies that create new jobs and opportunities, while fostering innovation in our provincial economy.
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“The approved funding is assisting Western Steel Works with plans to increase productivity and improve competitiveness. As an economic contributor in the province, I commend the owners for working to enhance and upgrade their business operations.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
“With more than three decades in operation, Western Steel Works continues to be a force in building and sales of steel products for Newfoundland and Labrador. This exciting partnership and financial support will see the company carry out the training, renovation and marketing strategy to ensure their time-tested commercial operation remains strong.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, MHA for Corner Brook
“Our team at Western Steel continues to work hard to grow our business and service our customers with quality work and products. We very much appreciated the support from TCII’s Business Development Support program which has helped our company build markets and expand our business here on the west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Eric Patey
Owner, Western Steel Works Inc.
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