Manufacturing
Minto’s R.A.P. Technologies Brings New Brunswick Innovation to the Commercial Fishing Industry
R.A.P. Technologies is a New Brunswick-based green startup bringing innovative, environmentally friendly products to multiple sectors of the ocean economy. From its green production facility in Minto, R.A.P. is producing […]
How Major Drilling’s Homegrown Supply Chain Sustains its Global Growth
New Brunswick’s Major Drilling Group International is one of the world’s largest drilling services companies primarily serving the mining industry. With an executive team centralized in the province’s ‘Hub City’ […]
New Brunswick’s B.I.D. Canada on Coming Back from COVID-19
“Maybe we’re April fools, buying a company just as a pandemic begins,” jokes Bruce Bradley, one of the new co-owners of Lower Woodstock’s B.I.D. Canada. That was April 1, 2020, […]
JMN Enterprises: From Garage Startup to Manufacturing Stand Out
Saint-François-de-Madawaska’s JMN Enterprises Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer that produces a wide variety of value-added wood products for both the wholesale and retail industries. Founded in 1998, JMN has grown […]
Business of the Year Winner Waska on Automation and Productivity
Clair, New Brunswick’s Waska has been a major white cedar shingle manufacturer since 1969. In its fifty years, the family-operated business has grown to include aspen and cedar laths, cedar […]
Cam Tran on Productivity and Manufacturing Success in New Brunswick
Cam Tran is a family-owned Canadian company that, from its Sackville, New Brunswick-based facility, manufactures and repairs oil-filled distribution transformers for electric utility and contractor companies. The company is a […]
Why APEX Industries is Seeing Global Manufacturing Success from New Brunswick
Operating since 1961, Moncton’s APEX Industries began life as a repair machine shop servicing heavy industry. Today, with over 250 employees the company has become a highly-diversified manufacturing, distribution, and […]
Imperial Manufacturing on the Importance of Productivity Improvement
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Richibucto, Imperial Manufacturing Group (IMG) is a conglomerate focused primarily on the manufacturing and distribution of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and building products […]
New Brunswick’s Ganong Bros. is Investing in Productivity and the Future
St. Stephen’s Ganong Bros. is Canada’s original and longest standing family-owned chocolate company. Founded in 1873 by James and Gilbert Ganong, the company has emerged as one of the province’s […]
Navigating the New Normal: McDonough Manufacturing
COVID-19 has created immense economic challenges across the globe. As businesses navigate through pandemic recovery, many are forced to pivot to a ‘new normal’. We know that New Brunswickers and […]
Navigating the New Normal: Prelam Enterprises
COVID-19 has created immense economic challenges across the globe. As businesses navigate through pandemic recovery, many are forced to pivot to a ‘new normal’. We know that New Brunswickers and […]
We are stronger when we work together – How your business can help
We are already hearing and reading the stories of companies across our province stepping up with their products and resources to aid during the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Thank […]
Scale Up Program Drives Results for New Brunswick Automotive Group
Last December, in partnership with ACOA, Opportunities NB (ONB) announced support for Scale Up Atlantic Canada, a formalized approach to helping New Brunswick-based businesses reach their full potential. Scale Up […]
New Brunswick Building and Construction Companies See Great Opportunity in Jamaica
Several New Brunswick building and construction companies are currently exhibiting in Montego Bay, Jamaica this week. The goal is to present and promote to prospective resellers, architects, and project managers […]
New Brunswick’s NTI Boilers Set to Make Waves in Las Vegas
Saint John-based NTI Boilers Inc. (NTI) is headed to this year’s NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas to showcase the latest example of New Brunswick innovation. Founded in […]
New Brunswick Small Business Spotlight: Ébénisterie Foxwoods Millwork
Beresford’s Ébénisterie Foxwoods Millwork operates from a 12,000 sq ft facility housing some of the best woodworkers and most state-of-the-art technology in the province. The company launched in 1997, focusing […]
New Brunswick Small Business Spotlight: Bouctouche Bay Industries
During his two decades serving as a business mentor and coach, Rhéal Savoie’s passion to build his own business began. “Working in economic development I gained a real admiration for […]
New Brunswick Small Business Spotlight: Kelson & Kelson
Kelson & Kelson Ltd began business in Saint John in 1964 under Rupert Kelson Jr. The company’s roots are modest; it began with house painting and crack filling. “My father […]
New Brunswick Small Business Spotlight: Enflo
Enflo is one of the largest makers of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in North America. Founded in 1954, Enflo began operations in New Jersey. In 1972, company owners met with officials in […]
Premier Tech Invests in Increased Productivity at Caraquet Plant
Opportunities NB (ONB) is committed to accelerating the growth of New Brunswick-based companies through strategic investment in productivity and innovation projects. Premier Tech is a textbook example of this commitment. With […]