Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario, Canada – November 28, 2013 – At a Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership public meeting this morning Ian MacLellan, President and CEO of Ubiquity Solar Inc., discussed his company’s plans to set up an $11 million pilot plant in TransAlta’s Bluewater Energy Park in Sarnia, Ontario. The plant will manufacture silicon wafers for use … Read More
By Josh Boyce, from www.theobserver.ca The Observer Rail Advocacy in Lambton says VIA Rails enhanced scheduling is a step in the right direction. RAIL Vice President Mabel Higgins wasn’t surprised by Sarnia Lambton MP Pat Davidson’s announcement last week that will see VIA service improvements and says they have been working closely with the federal … Read More
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
