Backgrounder: Government of Canada strengthens business growth in Delta and Richmond
Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, announced an investment of over $10.5 million in nine companies in Delta and Richmond to help businesses scale and compete. These investments will strengthen local supply chains, boost productivity and open global markets to B.C. exporters.
The investments announced today are:
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Airborne Engines Ltd. – $1,000,000
Airborne Engines is a Delta-based aerospace company that provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for helicopter engines. The investment will help Airborne modernize its operations by acquiring new equipment, which will improve productivity and enable them to better compete in global markets. This will allow Airborne to work more efficiently, increase how many engines they can service, and reduce waiting times for their customers.
Marcon Metalfab – $900,000
Marcon is a Delta-based, B.C.-owned steel fabricator that engineers, manufactures and installs complex metal structures for infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways, and transit systems. The investment will help Marcon launch an advanced bridge inspection, maintenance, and installation division. This will diversify the company’s revenue, support skilled jobs, and expand domestic bridge inspection capacity.
North Delta Seafoods – $1,000,000
North Delta Seafoods is a seafood processor, distributor and exporter specializing in wild-caught products from the B.C. coast for domestic and international markets. The investment will help the company expand its ready-to-eat seafood production by installing advanced processing, cooling, and packaging equipment to improve efficiency and consistency. This will support job creation, strengthen domestic food security, and help the company remain competitive.
Saltworks Technologies – $1,000,000
Saltworks is a Richmond-based clean technology company specializing in industrial wastewater treatment and advanced lithium refining solutions. The investment will support Saltworks in scaling up their product offerings, implementing new productivity systems, and expanding into new international and industry markets. This is expected to create jobs, drive export growth, and strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in clean technology and critical mineral supply chains.
Dynamix Agitators – $1,000,000
Dynamix is a Richmond-based manufacturer that designs and builds industrial mixers used in sectors such as mining, water treatment, pulp and paper, and energy. The investment will help Dynamix standardize its equipment designs and adopt advanced digital and AI-enabled engineering tools to reduce costs, shorten lead times, and expand into new international markets. This will strengthen B.C.’s advanced manufacturing sector and enable the company to diversify exports while building a more resilient domestic supply chain.
Richmond Plywood Corporation Limited (Richply) – $1,000,000
Richply produces value-added plywood for construction and industrial uses, supplying markets across Canada and internationally. The investment will modernize the company’s facility, improving productivity and enabling the use of locally sourced fibre to produce high‑quality plywood for Canadian construction needs. This will strengthen domestic supply chains and increase the availability of Canadian made materials to reduce plywood shortages and support housing and other construction projects across Western Canada.
Business Scale-up and Productivity Program
Santevia Water Systems – $1,892,500
Santevia is a Delta-based business that designs and manufactures water filtration products. The investment will help Santevia to scale up domestic manufacturing, launch new sustainable products, and expand into international markets by modernizing operations and sales infrastructure. This will support skilled jobs and help Canadian products reach new markets while reducing reliance on single-use plastics.
Applied Biological Materials Inc. (abm) – $500,000
abm is a Richmond-based life sciences company that supplies materials used by scientists to study diseases and develop new medicines. The investment will help the company scale up sales and distribution in Europe and hire staff to support growth. This will strengthen B.C.’s life sciences sector while expanding Canada’s presence in global biotechnology supply chains.
Ideon Technologies – $2,300,000
Ideon is a Richmond‑based company that helps mining companies locate critical mineral deposits deep underground using advanced imaging technology. The investment will help Ideon commercialize its subsurface imaging system by expanding production capacity, hiring staff, and growing its presence in key international mining markets. This investment builds on a PacifiCan investment of $2.7 million announced in October 2024 to support skilled jobs in B.C., strengthen Canada’s critical minerals supply chain, and help reduce the environmental impact of mineral exploration.