Federal support will fund robotic equipment and facility improvements at the precision metal manufacturer.
TRACADIE-SHEILA, New Brunswick — November 4, 2026 — MQM Quality Manufacturing will receive C$3.5 million in federal support to expand and modernize its operations, improving production efficiency and strengthening its competitiveness.
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency funding supports two projects designed to increase capacity and help the manufacturer respond to tariff pressures.
Funding Supports Automation and Facility Expansion
The investment includes C$1 million through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative for robotic manufacturing equipment and C$2.5 million through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program for facility expansion.
The improvements are intended to streamline material movement, improve workflow and lower operating costs.
Provincial Support Advances Steel Production
Opportunities NB will provide up to an additional C$875,000 toward an automated steel production line incorporating robotic fabrication and welding.
The provincial contribution will be paid in stages as production milestones are achieved. The project is expected to support up to six new full-time positions and generate nearly C$5 million in GDP impact by the end of 2027.
MQM specializes in precision metal fabrication and machining for regional industries.
All funding amounts are in Canadian dollars.
