Government Aid To Help Soucy Techno Expand Quebec Mixing Factory
Andre Pachand, a member of the Quebec National Assembly for Richmond, said the Quebec government wants to support companies that want to modernize factories and increase productivity.
“Through this investment, Susi Techno will strengthen its market position and better respond to the growing needs of its customers,” he said. "I applaud the pioneering spirit of this pioneering company whose success is being felt throughout the region and throughout Quebec."
Bedard said Susi will create 20 to 25 new jobs during the project, creating about 250 jobs in the Sherbrooke area.
In addition to agriculture, a Soucy Techno spokesperson expects the blender to benefit government programs, mining, strength training and advocacy, among others. About half of the Soucy Techno rubber compound is sold to overseas customers and the rest is used by other enterprises of the Soucy Group for the production of various products.
Bedard also said he believes the company will be able to find enough deals to take advantage of all of its incremental rubber production because it doesn't expect slower growth in the market segments it serves.
He added that the company's focus is not on standard applications, but on areas where technical knowledge, research and development help it distinguish itself from other companies in the specialty vehicle market.
"We have a very good R&D team with many years of experience, which demonstrates the effectiveness of our blends," said Bédard. "We are highly specialized and focus on high-quality, high-performance technical blends."
Soucy also works closely with customers on a regular basis to help them develop the formulations needed for a specific application, Soucy Techno sales director Michael Cassin told Rubber News.
"We're working with them in their facilities and helping them understand what's going on," he said. "We have very close relationships with all of our customers."
Bedard cited his formulation of Soucyprene as evidence of his R&D capabilities. Designed to meet military requirements for durable decks, this material incorporates Kevlar-aramid fibers and nanotube technology for superior adhesion.
