Nemaska Lithium, a mining company, received $250M from the Government of Quebec to put the Whabouchi Mine into operation in Nord-du-Québec. The project also includes a processing plant in Bécancour. Ultimately, the project will create 175 jobs at the plant.
Solution V2G, a snowplow accessories manufacturer, will build a LEED Platinum certified plant in Victoriaville. The building is valued at $9M. The company has 7 employees and would like to reach 25 employees for its scheduled opening in the spring of 2025.
Canadoil Forge, a steel pipe manufacturer in Bécancour, announced that it will temporarily lay off around 90 workers due to a major fire
Fruit d’Or, a processor of cranberries and blueberries in Villeroy, announced a $10M investment in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The implementation of the processes should be complete in 2026.
Descimco-Alco, a company specializing in industrial equipment, has been awarded a major contract to install infrastructure for the Nemaska Lithium project in Bécancour
Alco-Tmi, a company specializing in industrial equipment, is looking to fill several positions on its construction sites after winning major contracts requiring 250 employees in Bécancour and Saguenay