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Ron Anderson & Sons expands Chemainus facility with $2M provincial funding
Ron Anderson & Sons, a wood products manufacturer in Chemainus, has begun expanding its manufacturing facility with up to $2 million in provincial funding. The project is supported by the B.C. government’s BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, which provides capital for facility expansions and equipment upgrades.
The expansion aims to increase production capacity and introduce new prefabricated wood products, including floors, roof panels, and stairs, in addition to the company’s existing prefabricated wall systems. The initiative is expected to create up to 35 new jobs and has already resulted in 20 new hires due to investments in advanced manufacturing equipment.
By moving more of the construction process off-site, the company intends to improve efficiency and product quality while addressing housing needs in British Columbia. Construction on the final phase of the project is underway and is expected to reach completion by February 2027.
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BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund · British Columbia · Chemainus · Jack Downing · Ron Anderson & Sons
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Ron Anderson & Sons has broken ground on an expansion of its Chemainus manufacturing facility. burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com · northernsentinel.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The project is expected to be completed by February 2027. burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com · northernsentinel.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The British Columbia government is providing up to $2 million in funding through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund. burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com · northernsentinel.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company plans to expand its product line to include prefabricated floors, roof panels, and stairs. burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com · northernsentinel.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company has already hired 20 new employees due to investments in advanced manufacturing equipment. burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com · northernsentinel.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The expansion will create up to 35 new jobs. burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com · northernsentinel.com · vicnews.com