Charlottetown, Summerside
PEI Consortium
As we move through 2022, we look forward to getting back into plants, sharing best practices, and continuing our support to manufacturers through both in-person and virtual events as it makes sense.
It has been a challenging time in many respects, with new ones emerging due to world events. Through our activities we will continue to support you and your people in being the best that you can be through people, processes, and plant.
I, along with the entire EMC team, am at your service. Your participation in our knowledge network is truly valued.
Let’s make this year the best it can possibly be as we resume plant tour activity, provide timely resources with the support of ACOA and work toward enhancing the skills and capabilities of our workforce.
Always feel well to reach our and contribute to the direction and activity within your consortium area!
Contact Information
Upcoming Events
Strategic HR Networking Event
Bouctouche, NBTuesday, April 4, 2023, 9:00am AST
For New Brunswick and PEI manufacturers.
Understanding Ontario’s Blue Box Regulation
VirtualTuesday, April 11, 2023, 11:30am EST
As of July 1, 2023, when municipalities and First Nation communities in Ontario start transitioning their Blue Box programs to collection under the Blue Box Regulation, Blue Box producers will become fully accountable and financially responsible for collecting and recycling their materials when consumers discard them. Blue Box materials include: product packaging, paper products or packaging-like products. If you are a Canadian manufacturer whose products are supplied to consumers in Ontario, you should attend this session to find out how the new regulations apply to you and what your obligations are.
Building Business Excellence by Strengthening Inclusiveness
VirtualWednesday, April 12, 2023, 1:00pm AST
Has infusing diversity into systems, policies and practices within your organization been a struggle? With the continued support of ACOA, our goal is to provide assistance to Atlantic Canada organizations during unprecedented circumstances; to set a different mindset towards solutions. This event is for Atlantic Canada Manufacturers.
Malley Industries Plant Tour
Dieppe, NBThursday, April 13, 2023, 9:00am AST
Malley Industries began as a family business in 1979 when they opened a small manufacturing facility in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, focused on building truck caps, campers and doing van conversions for the recreational market.
Automation and Robotics - Where Do We Start?
VirtualThursday, April 13, 2023, 3:00pm AST
With the continued support of ACOA, our goal is to provide assistance to Atlantic Canada organizations during unprecedented circumstances; to set a different mindset towards solutions. This event is for Atlantic Canada Manufacturers.
Skilled Trades Discussion
VirtualTuesday, April 18, 2023, 2:00pm AST
Roundtable discussion around issues and challenges related to skilled trades. EMC Program Leads will be in attendance to help identify potential investments that would benefit manufacturers.
Training & Skills Development
VirtualTuesday, April 25, 2023, 2:00pm AST
Roundtable discussion around issues and challenges related to training and skills development. EMC Program Leads will be in attendance to help identify potential investments that would benefit manufacturers.
Mrs. Dunster's Plant Tour
Moncton, NBWednesday, April 26, 2023, 9:30am AST
Mrs. Dunster’s is somewhat of a tradition here in NB with over 50 years of baking excellence and many of us have over-indulged on their tasty product. Let’s take a look behind the scene and see how it all comes together as the folks there share the history, and speak frankly about their challenges and successes.
Are You Building a Business Worth Selling?
VirtualThursday, April 27, 2023, 9:30am PST
Darrin didn't start out building learning platforms; he started building businesses in manufacturing, hospitality/tourism, etc. For 22 years, he ran a very successful manufacturing business, called Trout River Industries in PEI, which specialized in manufacturing live bottom conveyor trailers.
McDonough Manufacturing Company Plant Tour
Mactaquac, NBThursday, May 18, 2023, 9:00am AST
McDonough Mfg. Co is a family owned and operated manufacturer of custom sawmill machinery. Please feel welcome to participate in this plant tour event to better understand the product and capabilities of this ever-growing organization.