Last year, an initiative was taken by the Government of Canada to conserve the environment, foster sustainability, and increase employment opportunities. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, overseen by the Honorable Filomena Tassi along with Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, announced an investment of over 8.2 million dollars. This investment is directed towards three food packaging organizations, including Unified Flex Packaging Technologies. It is expected that this investment will increase the production of sustainable products and packaging solutions, reduce plastic waste, and create more than a hundred job opportunities in Southern Ontario.

Filomena Tassi during the press conference, emphasized the alignment of this step with the wishes of Canadian citizens: “Canadians have been clear – they want to grow their local economy and ensure a clean environment for future generations. These three transformative companies are doing just that, paving the way for Canadian businesses to meet the demand for green products that reduce plastic waste. Our government is ready to support organizations like these so we can work together to create middle-class jobs and build an economy that works for everyone.”

Unified Flex Packaging Technologies is one of the three recipient companies. For Unified Flex, this investment from the Government of Canada represents an extension of trust built on shared principles and a vision for an eco-friendly future. This funding will not only increase production capacity at Unified Flex’s Woodstock facility but will also increase the production of recyclable films used for packaging food. As a result, Unified Flex predicts that they will be able to save over 87,000 pounds of plastic waste and decrease nearly 470 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year while enhancing product efficiencies, leading to the creation of over sixty job opportunities.

Al Aman, Vice President of Business Development at Unified Flex Packaging Technologies, stated about the impact of this funding by the Government of Canada: “Unified Flex Packaging Technologies is excited about our partnership with FedDev Ontario. This funding will help train and develop highly skilled teams specializing in automation and manufacturing. By investing in lean manufacturing processes, we will reduce costs and improve our global competitiveness to deliver world-class packaging solutions.” This approach to delivering unparalleled packaging solutions not only aids Unified Flex but also promotes a more encompassing objective of promoting sustainability and driving technological innovation within the packaging industry.

In conclusion, the importance of this investment goes beyond its economic impact as it creates a favorable environment for businesses to succeed while moving forward towards a sustainable society. Furthermore, this investment highlights the importance of utilizing technology, experience, and skills to develop solutions that are both economical and create a positive impact on the environment. With the help of such strategic initiatives, the Government is enabling businesses to create transformational positive changes while simultaneously encouraging sustainable economic development and creating an increased number of employment prospects.