TEAM SASK MEASURES UP AT MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE

Released on October 3, 2003

Team Saskatchewan is promoting the province at the largest manufacturing conference in North America, October 7th-10th in Toronto.

Measure Up for Success 2003 is presented jointly by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and the Association of Manufacturing Excellence in collaboration with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. The annual conference is devoted to increasing manufacturing competitiveness through sharing the world's best manufacturing practices.

Team Saskatchewan's mission to attract new investment includes a significant presence on the tradeshow floor as well as scheduled meetings with companies such as Babcock and Wilcox Canada, General Electric Aircraft Engines, and HSBC Bank Canada.

In addition, two Team Saskatchewan members have been invited to present their company's best practices to approximately 1,500 delegates. Cover-All Building Systems of Saskatoon and Brandt Engineered Products of Regina have both achieved impressive efficiencies in lean manufacturing - the practice of reducing waste and increasing productivity – and will share their experiences alongside some of the world's most renowned companies.

Industry and Resources Minister Eric Cline says the conference is an excellent opportunity to showcase Saskatchewan's manufacturing industry, which is recognized internationally for best practices in processes, technology, innovation and sustainability, as well as the quality of its workforce.

"Saskatchewan offers significant advantages such as one of the lowest corporate income taxes for manufacturers and processors. We have a highly skilled and educated workforce and an abundance of power in numerous forms," Cline said. "We also have a reputation for being on the cutting edge of new manufacturing technologies and equipment."

Saskatchewan's manufacturing industry employs 30,000 people and its manufacturing shipments are valued at $7.2 billion annually - 72 per cent of which is exported.

Team Saskatchewan is represented by:
• Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
• Brandt Engineered Products
• Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
• Carlton Trail Regional Economic Development Authority
• Conserva-Pak Seeding Systems
• Cover-All Building Systems
• Doepker Industries
• Leon's Manufacturing
• Mifab Manufacturing
• National Research Council – Industrial Research Assistance Program
• Northern Steel
• Precision Metal Fabricating Ltd.
• Ram Industries
• Regina Regional Economic Development Authority
• Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
• Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority
• South Saskatchewan Lean Manufacturing Consortium

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For More Information, Contact:

Bob Ellis Industry and Resources Regina Phone: (306)787-8277 Email: rellis@gov.ir.sk.ca