By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Woodland Biofuels’ Sarnia pilot plant is helping the company move closer to commercial production of ethanol made from wood waste and other bio-mass. CEO Greg Nuttall and other Woodland officials were at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park in Sarnia Tuesday, where the company built a $12-million pilot … Read More
Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario, Canada – June 27, 2013 – The response to an on-line community branding survey to gather residents’ opinions on Sarnia-Lambton is garnering an excellent response. Since the survey launch on June 16, over 930 people have gone online to help bring our image into focus by providing their honest opinions on Lambton County. … Read More
By Cathy Dobson, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer For five years, Newalta Corp. has taken mobile units to local refineries where they recycle industrial waste materials and make the bulk of it reusable. Now the company wants to build a permanent facility on Scott Road where more than 1,000 tonnes of waste per day would … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.thobserver.ca The Observer A pilot plant KmX Corporation began operating in Sarnia a year ago could lead to more investment in the community. “We have been absolutely delighted with Sarnia, with the facility, with the support,” CEO Issac Gaon said during a visit to the company’s plant at the Western … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer One of the world’s largest cranes is sitting at Nova’s Corunna plant, waiting for a brand new 82-metre (270-foot) long frack tower to arrive Thursday from Kel-Gor’s Plank Road shop in Sarnia. “We’ve actually been planning this move since last year,” said Nova spokesperson Rob Thompson. … Read More
By Paul Morden From www.theobserver.ca The Observer BioAmber says financing is now in place to build its long-awaited plant in Sarnia. The company announced Thursday it has arranged a $25-million three-year loan from Hercules Capital. The Montreal-based company also raised $71.9 million in May with an initial public stock offering. “This debt financing helps ensure we … Read More
From www.theobserver.ca The Observer As site preparation work begins for BioAmber’s $125-million plant on Vidal Street in Sarnia, company officials say they are working to secure $25 million in government loans for the project. The Montreal-based company recently raised $71.7 million from an initial public stock offering (IPO) for the construction of the 30,000-tonne bio-succinic … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer A Montreal-based company’s plan to build a solar panel-topped industrial building in the industrial park on Polymore Drive near Corunna took a step forward this week. A site plan for Real-Flex Business Park’s $1.8-million project received approval in principle from St. Clair Township council. Real-Flex president Sean Neely … Read More
Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario, August 21, 2013 – To make the services of the Business Enterprise Centre of Sarnia-Lambton (BEC) more readily available to all residents of Lambton County, BEC business counsellors are “setting up shop” in a variety of locations in Lambton County. In addition to the Sarnia office, BEC business counsellors are available at a … Read More
By LIz Bernier, From www.theobserver.ca The Observer Marcy Fielder already had her business idea. Fielder, a certified yoga teacher, holistic practitioner and nursing student, was hoping to use her unique skill set to provide holistic yoga lessons. She had the skills, the drive, and the idea — all she needed was some start-up capital. Then … Read More
