Stevcon Packaging and Logistics Ltd has become one of 59 Bruce Power suppliers to establish a local presence in 65 locations across Grey, Bruce and Huron counties.
The company officially opened its office and warehouse in Owen Sound on Thursday.
Stevcon provides high-quality packaging and logistics for goods destined for Bruce Power, Ontario Power Generation, and the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Stevcon’s engineering team designs packaging containers for equipment such as tooling, ram assemblies, feeder pipes, liners, end fittings, fuel channels, channel closures, shield plugs and flux detectors, including the design and manufacturing of Type A nuclear containers.
Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and Associate Minister of Energy, said, "I would like to extend a warm welcome and congratulations to Stevcon Packaging and Logistics for the opening of their new office and warehouse here in Owen Sound. This is terrific news for the entire riding and a huge benefit to our local economy. Stevcon’s commitment to our region highlights yet again the importance of Bruce Power and our nuclear industry when it comes to creating well-paying jobs across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and the surrounding area.”
The company has had a positive impact on the local community, hiring workers from the area, supporting the local Indigenous community by being involved in the Habitat for Humanity Nawash Build and the Little NHL Saugeen First Nation Hockey Team, local sponsorships and in-kind donations.
Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy also offered his congratulations and welcomed the company to the Scenic City.
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Steve Warwick and Stevcon Packaging and Logistics Ltd. to our community. Stevcon joins an impressive list of Bruce Power suppliers that have relocated to the region," said Boddy. "I also acknowledge the hard work and commitment of Bruce Power and OCNI to the region.”
“Stevcon has embraced the opportunity to make a difference in one of our local communities, and the company is a shining example of why we encouraged suppliers to make this investment while they support Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program,” said Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power’s President and CEO. “We appreciate Stevcon’s commitment to not only contributing to the economy in Owen Sound and Grey County but participating in a variety of programs to improve people’s lives.”
“Stevcon Packaging and Logistics Ltd. is thrilled to have located in the Tri-County Region, establishing our manufacturing and warehousing facility here in Owen Sound, hiring and buying locally,” Steve Warwick, President and CEO of Stevcon said. “We look forward to continue to service the nuclear industry as we have done for so many years, all the while helping to support the community and infrastructure within the region.”