By Josh Boyce, From Blackburn News, http://blackburnews.com/sarnia With Sarnia-Lambton transitioning toward a “hybrid economy”, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is exploring ways to replace a portion of our oil consumption with biomass. OFA Vice President and Inwood Corn Farmer Don McCabe says the group wants to build a $70-million plant locally to process 250,000 tonnes … Read More
NOVA Chemicals Corporation, 1000 Seventh Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 5L5 www.novachemicals.com | 403.750.3600 tel | 403.269.7410 fax NOVA Chemicals announces plans for multiple projects in Sarnia region Company will continue to evaluate options for a second Advanced SCLAIRTECHTM technology facility Calgary, Alberta (December 18, 2013) – NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NOVA Chemicals) today announced … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Nova Chemicals announced Wednesday it’s putting off making a decision on building a new $1-billion polyethylene plant, but will upgrade and expand its existing plants in Sarnia-Lambton. That includes expanding the Corunna cracker’s ethylene manufacturing capacity by 20% and upgrading the polyethylene lines at its Moore facility. “In … Read More
By Paul Morden, From www.theobserver.ca The Observer Food plant shutdowns and cutbacks in southwestern Ontario are discouraging for Sarnia-Lambton officials working to attract those types of jobs, but not enough that they’re giving up. When the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership provided a recent update of its strategic plan, it said food processing operations were among the sectors … Read More
From www.chemweek.com Chemical Week Magazine 12:51 PM MST | December 18, 2013 | Clay Boswell Nova Chemicals says it will expand its ethylene capacity at its Corunna, ON site by 20%, and debottleneck polyethylene (PE) production at its nearby Moore, ON site. Nova also reaffirmed its interest a second PE unit based on its Advanced Sclairtech … Read More
By Paul Morden, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Sarnia-Lambton’s economy has taken a beating since the recession, with business closings and job losses, but there is hope, says the man charged with attracting industry to the community. “We do believe the community has a bright future,” George Mallay, general manager of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership said while … Read More
By Debora Van Brenk, from www.theobserver.ca The London Free Press / The Observer Stifled by regulatory issues and legacy costs such as outdated plants, Canada’s food-processing sector will grow only with concerted efforts to guide new and long-time companies, says a leading Canadian agricultural think-tank. “You don’t do this on the back of an envelope. … Read More
From www.theobserver.ca The Observer Lambton County has received an A-plus credit rating from Standard and Poor. In a recent update, the financial research and analysis company said the rating reflects the county’s “very positive” liquidity, low debt burden and budgetary performance. The county has historically received an A-plus in the annual rating. Standard and Poor said … Read More
By Josh Boyce From http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia Lambton Generating Station is officially closed but St. Clair Township Mayor Steve Arnold sees a lot of promise for the area in 2014. Arnold says although it hurts to lose LGS in the community, there are a few upcoming projects he’s excited about. NOVA is spending in excess of $300-million … Read More
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 – For Immediate Release Sarnia, ON – The Community Development Corporation has surpassed its targeted 85% tenancy rate for the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park. Atelka has signed a 10 year lease for up to 28,000 square feet of office space, effective March 1, 2014. Initially, the company plans to hire over … Read More
