LCY Biosciences is taking advantage of the export potential of the Sarnia-Lambton Hybrid Chemistry Cluster.

Locally produced succinic acid is being used to make a biodegradable plastic to replace single use plastics overseas. LCY Biosciences General Manager Dex Hsu said a thin layer of the plastic is used in paper cups. “The purpose of this plastic is actually to prevent the paper from getting soaked by water,” said Hsu. For … Read More

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Canadian and U.S. governments aren’t in lockstep, the mayors of two border towns are in agreement.

Municipal leaders on opposite sides of the Blue Water Bridge border crossing — one of Canada’s busiest — are expressing frustration that the U.S. government isn’t following suit with Canada on loosening restrictions for vaccinated travellers. For the full story visit: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/sarnia-port-huron-border-restrictions-1.6112512  

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Global Manufacturer Investing $5M in New Sarnia-Lambton Expansion

SARNIA, ON: Manufacturer creating 90 jobs and investing over $5-million. CIMC, a world leader in commercial transport trailers is investing over $5-million in Sarnia, with plans to create 90 assembly and light manufacturing jobs. Maximizing the use of an existing building on Ube Drive in Sarnia, the facility will allow CIMC Refrigerated Trailer Co. Ltd. … Read More

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Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Recognized by Site Selection Magazine for 3rd Consecutive Year

The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has been named as one of the Top 20 Canadian Economic Development Groups in Site Selection Magazine’s Canada’s Best Locations 2020 Awards. Recognizing local or regional economic development groups, the awards take into consideration excellence in regional partnerships, proactive and innovative programming, and quality data, web tools and resources. In a … Read More

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Government of Canada seeking information on products and services in support of response to COVID-19

The Government of Canada is seeking information from suppliers on their ability to provide products and services in support of Canada’s response to COVID-19. Below is a list of the products and services that The Government of Canada is in search of. Products: Disposable N95 masks Disposable Surgical masks Nitrile gloves Vinyl gloves Gowns Bottles … Read More

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