Pet food manufacturer locates in Saskatoon region.Horizon Manufacturing Inc., a premium pet food manufacturer, has begun construction of a manufacturing facility in Rosthern, SK. This new business will initially employ five to seven people. Horizon Manufacturing Inc., a Saskatchewan-based, privately owned company, will manufacture specialty premium dog and cat food, treats and specific supplements for sale across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. . Construction of the 6,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility is underway with production startup (STARTing UP) "At startup" means when the computer is first turned on or when a program is first loaded. See Startup folder. scheduled for September September: see month. . Seven premium products will be manufactured by Horizon Manufacturing Inc. using only human-grade ingredients. Horizon Manufacturing Inc. will also be looking at further expansion opportunities in the future. Jason Skotheim, VP Operations, emphasized that Horizon Manufacturing Inc. chose Rosthern for its significant cost advantages, ease of access to a major highway and the enthusiastic support from the town. The Saskatoon Saskatoon (săskət  n`), city (1991 pop. 186,058), S central Sask., Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. region was also the location of choice, as many
primary ingredients for the processing facility can be sourced locally.
The plant has been designed for substantial expansion as sales grow,
which could include markets outside Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of in the future.
SREDA SREDA Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (Canada) is dedicated to building the economy by encouraging the location of new business to the region. The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) Inc. has been working with Horizon Manufacturing Inc. throughout their site selection process to secure this expansion into the Saskatoon region. SREDA is pleased to work with companies like Horizon Manufacturing Inc. to secure investment and to create quality employment opportunities in Saskatoon. The location of Horizon Manufacturing Inc. to the Saskatoon region further confirms that Saskatoon is a highly attractive and cost-competitive location to do business. |
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