Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Blue Falls Manufacturing Ltd.
$495,000.00
Process Automation & Innovation Project for a Capacity Increase in Spa Production
FY 2020-21 · 2021-02-02
Summary
The proposed project aims to increase Blue Falls Manufacturing (BFM) plant capacity in Thorsby to 60 spas per day and to enable them to implement just-in-time production. These main goals will be achieved by improving the plant’s automation capability, product, and quality information system, manufacturing capacity, and geometric stability.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Thorsby|Thorsby, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
138437462
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-02-02 | 2020-21 | $345,000.00 |
| 1 | 2021-02-02 | 2020-21 | $495,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 182 days. The total amended value is 150,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 182 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 150 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2022-07-31
Agreement Number
964744
Agreement Start Date
2021-02-02
Agreement Title
Process Automation & Innovation Project for a Capacity Increase in Spa Production
Agreement Title (French)
Projet d'automatisation et d'innovation des processus pour une augmentation de la capacité de production de spas
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$495,000.00
Amendment Date
2022-01-24
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
The proposed project aims to increase Blue Falls Manufacturing (BFM) plant capacity in Thorsby to 60 spas per day and to enable them to implement just-in-time production. These main goals will be achieved by improving the plant’s automation capability, product, and quality information system, manufacturing capacity, and geometric stability.
Description (French)
Le projet proposé vise à augmenter la capacité de l'usine Blue Falls Manufacturing (BFM) de Thorsby à 60 spas par jour et à leur permettre de mettre en place une production juste à temps. Ces principaux objectifs seront atteints en améliorant la capacité d'automatisation de l'usine, le système d'information sur les produits et la qualité, la capacité de fabrication et la stabilité géométrique.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Yellowhead
Federal Riding (French)
Yellowhead
Federal Riding Number
48034
NAICS Code
326191
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
138437462
Recipient City
Thorsby|Thorsby
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Blue Falls Manufacturing Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
T0C 2P0
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q4-964744
