For Immediate Release
Arnprior
12/13/2011

 

Ontario Helps Local Cabinet Maker Create New Jobs: McGuinty Government Moving Economy Forward

 

 

NEWS

Ontario is helping Bode's Custom Cabinets Ltd automate its wood working shop and grow its business creating 10 new jobs and protecting 17 existing positions. 

With the province’s support, the company is installing the latest computer-aided design and manufacturing technology.  This will:

• Enhance the estimating and design process
• Streamline manufacturing operations and reduce waste
• Lower production costs, helping the company win new customers and grow its business.

Ontario is providing a strong and stable environment for businesses to grow and create good jobs for families in the face of global economic uncertainty. These new jobs build upon the 124,800 net new full time jobs that have already been created in Ontario so far this year alone.

Fostering growth of local businesses is part of the McGuinty government’s plan to create and support new and existing jobs for Ontario families, and to strengthen local economies.

 

QUOTES

“Technology and innovation are central to Ontario’s long-term ability to compete in the global economy.  We see a strategic role for government in working with industry to continually upgrade technology and stay ahead.  In fact, our long-term prosperity depends on it.”
– Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation

“Our transition to computer aided design and manufacturing presents exciting possibilities for our customers in terms of project flexibility and lead times.  However, the foundation of Bode's Custom Cabinets won’t change – and that’s a team of skilled craftspeople delivering meticulous attention to detail, on time and on budget.”
– Mike Bode, President, Bode's Custom Cabinets Ltd.

 

QUICK FACTS

• Established in 1989 with Mr. Bode and one worker, Bode's Custom Cabinets today employs 17 people.  The company undertakes projects ranging from a single office refit to fitting out a complete hospital, school or office complex.
• Bode’s designs, manufactures and installs architectural millwork and fine cabinetry used in commercial, industrial and public buildings.
• Ontario recently introduced the Attracting Investment and Creating Jobs Act that, if passed, would make the make the Eastern Ontario Development Fund permanent and create the new Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.
• In 2010, Ontario was named a top destination for foreign direct investment in North America, second only to California. The province attracted a total of 127 Foreign Direct Investment projects, which created more than 11,200 jobs.
• As a result of the tax changes implemented in Ontario, taxes on business investment were cut in half, making Ontario more competitive and encouraging new business investments.

 

LEARN MORE

• See Ontario’s plan to support job creation.
• Take a look at the programs and services available to help your business grow.
• Read Ontario’s 2011 Progress Report.
• Learn more about becoming a skilled trades apprentice.

For more information:

Andrew Block
Minister's Office
416-325-0362

Neil Trotter
Communications Branch
416-325-6716

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