Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
LARCH WOOD ENTERPRISES INC.
$75,000.00
Factory and Workflow Modernization Project
FY 2025-26 · 2025-09-01
Summary
The Firm is undertaking a modernization project to improve production efficiency and expand capacity for its premium end-grain cutting boards and wood products. The project involves upgrading equipment, refining workflow layout, and adopting lean manufacturing practices, all while maintaining the craftsmanship and sustainability values core to the brand. This investment will support rural employment in Cape Breton, enhance export readiness, and help scale a Canadian-made product line that celebrates responsibly harvested Eastern Canadian wood.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Margaree|Margaree, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
881469605
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-20
Agreement Number
1035136
Agreement Start Date
2025-09-01
Agreement Title
Factory and Workflow Modernization Project
Agreement Title (French)
Projet de modernisation de l’usine et des processus de travail
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
Amendment Number
0
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 Firm is undertaking a modernization project to improve production efficiency and expand capacity for its premium end-grain cutting boards and wood products. The project involves upgrading equipment, refining workflow layout, and adopting lean manufacturing practices, all while maintaining the craftsmanship and sustainability values core to the brand. This investment will support rural employment in Cape Breton, enhance export readiness, and help scale a Canadian-made product line that celebrates responsibly harvested Eastern Canadian wood.
Description (French)
L’entreprise entreprend un projet de modernisation visant à améliorer l’efficacité de la production et à augmenter la capacité de production de ses planches à découper et produits en bois haut de gamme. Le projet comprend la mise à niveau des équipements, l’amélioration de l’organisation du flux de travail et l’adoption de pratiques de fabrication allégées, tout en conservant les valeurs d’artisanat et de durabilité qui sont au cœur de la marque. Cet investissement soutiendra l’emploi rural au Cap-Breton, améliorera la préparation à l’exportation et contribuera à développer une gamme de produits fabriqués au Canada qui met à l’honneur le bois récolté de manière responsable dans l’est du Canada.
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
Cape Breton--Canso
Federal Riding (French)
Cape Breton--Canso
Federal Riding Number
12001
NAICS Code
337110
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
881469605
Recipient City
Margaree|Margaree
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
LARCH WOOD ENTERPRISES INC.
Recipient Operating Name
Larch Wood Canada
Recipient Postal Code
B0E 1Y0
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q3-1035136
