Strathroy lands $45M plant that will make insulated metal panels

A Quebec company that manufactures insulated metal panels is expanding to Ontario with a $45-million plant west of London. Norbec, which also manufactures walk-in coolers and freezers, is building a 23,225-square-metre (250,000-square-feet) plant on nine hectares of industrial land in Strathroy. Along with two plants in Quebec, the facility at 990 Wright St. will help […]

Deadline to apply to ‘Hawks’ Nest’ business competition is March 10

New and aspiring business owners will pitch their ideas for their share of $30,000, plus mentorship and exposure, from the Dragon’s Den-inspired Hawks’ Nest competition May 17 at the Roxy. Those who enter must provide a business plan by March 10. Email hawksnest@sbdc.ca for an application or visit www.sdbc.ca for more information. Seven entrepreneurs will […]