Plastiques Gagnon to build facility in Levis, Quebec
by CM staff
The project, scheduled to open in July 2024, is designed to further expand in new sectors such as transport, electrification and battery.
An illustration of the new facility. It will be built on part of the 165,000 square feet of the Lévis Innoparc. (CNW Group/Plastiques Gagnon)
LEVIS —As the expansion at its Saint-Jean-Port-Joli head office winds down, Plastiques Gagnon is building a 35,000-square-foot facility in Levis, Quebec.
The project, scheduled to open in July 2024, is designed to further expand in new sectors such as transport, electrification and battery. The new facility is part of a five-year investment project, which has already boosted production capacity by almost 100 per cent.By including automation and the latest technology, this construction will also increase production capacity by 20 per cent.
The new facility, requiring an investment of $10 million, will be built on 165,000 square feet of land, allowing further expansion projects up to twice the size.
Located in the Levis Innoparc, a science and technology hub, the new facility symbolizes progress and exciting opportunities for Plastiques Gagnon, focusing on growth and automation.
François Gagnon, President of Plastiques Gagnon, explains: “We specialize in manufacturing highly complex parts. These projects allow us to serve our client’s growing needs while allowing us to expand in in key sectors.”
The Levis construction is the latest milestone in Plastiques Gagnon’s five-year investment plan. Since 2019, the company has invested over $25 million in equipment, technological solutions, and other expansion projects.The company also acquired rental properties to accommodate approximately 50 foreign workers.
Plastiques Gagnon has seen sales figures double since 2019, reflecting the wisdom of its business vision. Plastiques Gagnon keeps its eye on the future by taking on such projects and being involved in promising sectors.
