A partnership among Opportunities NB, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and CANUSA Cedar will provide the cedar shingle manufacturer with up to $74, 000 in financial assistance.

Opportunities NB estimates that this funding would contribute $3.6 million directly to the province’s GDP.

Founded in 2006, CANUSA Cedar is located in Baker Brook and provides customers with re-squared and rebutted cedar shingles.

The funding is intended to help the company:
- Improve the quality and consistency of its shingles due to an enhanced automated inspection process.
- Increase production capacity and eliminate waste caused by human error.
- React more quickly to changing market conditions and client needs.
- Create more value for customers.
- Reduce the company’s biological waste and maximize the use of its raw materials.