Six Eastern Ontario-based manufacturers will benefit from an investment from Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

1. News Release
For Immediate Release
Eastern Ontario Accelerates Innovation and Receives Eastern Ontario
Development Program Support
November 14th
, 2018
Cobourg, Ontario
Six Eastern Ontario-based manufacturers will benefit from an investment from Northumberland Community
Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern
Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Northumberland CFDC is pleased to collaborate with Canadiana Cabinets Ltd, Global Energetix Company Ltd,
ATG Industries Ltd, Queensway Plastics Ltd, Transformix Engineering Inc. and Havelock Metal Co. to support
manufacturing innovation and new market expansion. These combined projects will create up to 42 new full-
time positions within Eastern Ontario.
The combined investment of up to $600,000, under the Eastern Ontario Development Program’s Collaborative
Economic Development Projects (CEDP) stream, is matched by $2,449,600 in incremental private investment.
This momentum aligns Eastern Ontario with the Government of Canada’s goal to make Canada a global centre
for innovation – one that creates jobs, drives growth across industries and improves the lives of Canadians.
About the recipients:
Canadiana Cabinets Ltd – Family-owned and operated, located in Cavan Monagan, Canadiana Cabinets
provides custom kitchen cabinets, vanities, built-ins, range hoods and accessories. Funding has been invested in
innovative advanced manufacturing automated equipment providing high-efficiency finishing and drying. The
productivity gained in these advancements will yield a savings of up to three days on client project timelines.
Global Energetix Company Ltd. – Located in South Frontenac, Global Energetix specializes in developing,
manufacturing and installing its proprietary electrochemical water and other liquid treatment technology.
Funding has been invested to establish a Frontenac Manufacturing Facility with a focus on manufacturing and
community training. A= pilot project will be implemented in the region in collaboration with Queen’s
University Faculty of Engineering and Utilities Kingston, focusing on municipal water and wastewater
disinfection.
ATG Industries Ltd. – Located in Clarence−Rockland, ATG Industries is a precision manufacturing business
specializing in the aerospace and telecommunications industries. Funding has gone into capital improvement at
the new facility to improve process flow and operational efficiency.
Queensway Plastics Ltd. – Located in Peterborough, Queensway Plastics is a manufacturer and distributor of
quality plastic insert fittings and water well accessories. Funding has supported the purchase and installation of
new state-of-the-art energy-efficient injection molding equipment, providing productivity improvement across
operations and energy consumption.
Transformix Engineering Inc. – Based in Kingston, offering high-efficiency automated assembly systems,
Tranformix Engineering invested this funding into prototype development and trial of the next generation of its
patented advanced manufacturing system CNCAssembly® technology.

2. Havelock Metal Co. –Havelock Metal is a manufacturer of metal roofing and siding products, located in
Havelock. Funding has supported their core business in the areas of IT infrastructure enhancement and upgrades
to improve efficiency and automation across the full manufacturing process.
Quotes
“Our Government is proud to support economic development in the regions. Congratulations to the
six innovative companies receiving support from the Northumberland CFDC. Today’s announcement is a great
example of the Government of Canada’s commitment to innovation in manufacturing, and our commitment to
continued economic growth and job creation.”- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation,
Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency
for Southern Ontario
“Northumberland CFDC is pleased to support the momentum of Eastern Ontario innovation, specifically within
the manufacturing sector. These investments position the area and local economy well to meet the increasing
demands of its customers, and enable growth and expansion into global markets.” - Wendy Curtis, Executive
Director, Northumberland CFDC
About Northumberland CFDC
Northumberland CFDC is an independent business development organization focused on supporting innovation
and entrepreneurship as pathways to economic development and diversification. Working in collaboration with
the 14 other CFDCs of Eastern Ontario, Northumberland CFDC is driving the delivery of the CEDP stream of
the Eastern Ontario Development Program, an initiative from the Federal Economic Development Agency for
Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
About the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)
The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) is a $48-million initiative that advances economic
development in rural eastern Ontario. Through EODP, FedDev Ontario is collaborating with Community
Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in eastern Ontario and Community Futures Ontario East to
promote the growth of new and existing businesses in rural communities.
Wendy Curtis
Northumberland CFDC – Executive Director
1.866.670.1191
Wendy.Curtis@northumberlandcfdc.ca