CED invests $2.5M in Sherbrooke coffee roaster to improve manufacturing
by CM Staff
This CED support will enable the Sherbrooke coffee roaster to acquire new low-energy equipment, including a fully electric coffee roaster.
SHERBROOKE — On Oct. 12, MP for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, Pascale St‑Onge, and the MP for Sherbrooke, Élisabeth Brière, are announcing a repayable contribution of $2.5M for Café William Spartivento inc. for its project to build a smart factory that will be LEED certified.
This CED support will enable the Sherbrooke coffee roaster to acquire new low-energy equipment, including a fully electric coffee roaster. Through these purchases, the business will produce more quickly and in larger quantities, all while adopting a manufacturing process that is less energy intensive.
A sustainable, just, and more inclusive recovery will come, among other things, from businesses making the green shift.
“The climate crisis is the greatest challenge of our time, and we must help businesses develop more environmentally friendly processes and products. That is why our government is supporting Quebec business Café William Spartivento in its project to reduce its ecological footprint while enhancing its competitiveness. Congratulations to the entire Café William Spartivento team on this green shift, an effort that is helping to build a better future for coming generations. You are setting an example for us all!” said Pascale St‑Onge, MP for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED.
“Sherbrooke is humming with entrepreneurs who form the fabric of a dynamic economy. The contribution announced today for Café William Spartivento demonstrates how CED can support businesses interested in contributing to a sustainable economy for continuous growth in Sherbrooke and the region. By assisting Café William in acquiring this new equipment, we are helping it make the green shift while becoming more innovative and competitive.” said Élisabeth Brière, MP for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health.
“In addition to doubling our production capacity, building the new plant enables us to acquire new, modern equipment that will make our employees’ daily tasks easier. These improvements are possible thanks in part to CED’s contribution,” said Rémi Tremblay, CEO, Café William Spartivento inc.
