Cdn. government invests in FilSpec
by CM Staff
FilSpec is a manufacturer of technical yarns. The main products offered by the SME are technical yarns specially designed for specific markets such as military and medical protective clothing and flame‑retardant clothing for firefighters and oil and gas industry workers.
SHERBROOKE — On Feb. 19, Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, announced a repayable contribution of $250,000 for FilSpec to acquire automated equipment.
FilSpec is a manufacturer of technical yarns. The main products offered by the SME are technical yarns specially designed for specific markets such as military and medical protective clothing and flame‑retardant clothing for firefighters and oil and gas industry workers. CED’s support will enable the business to acquire and install automated equipment, including a doubler, a twister, and variable drives for its current twisters. This new equipment will make it possible to automate FilSpec’s production process and improve its productivity and production capacity, while also enhancing employee safety.
“Sherbrooke’s FilSpec is a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance technical yarns, and our government is proud to be here to help the business improve its productivity, increase its production capacity, and face the labour shortage. Quebec is full of innovative businesses and, by investing to support them, we stimulate the province’s economy and create wealth right here at home,” said Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant.
