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MetOcean Telematics is expanding and upgrading its Thornhill Drive facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to support growing demand for data collection and connectivity technologies across remote and challenging environments.
The project is supported by a $900,000 repayable contribution from the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), under its Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. The funding was announced by Member of Parliament Braedon Clark on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister responsible for ACOA.
The expansion will bring MetOcean’s workforce of just over 100 employees together at one location, while increasing the company’s engineering, testing and production capacity.
Expanded Engineering & Testing Facilities
A central component of the project is the expansion of engineering workspace and testing areas, providing additional room for teams to design, develop, integrate and test the next generation of MetOcean technologies.
Technology upgrades across the facility will also support engineering, production, operations and support teams as the company pursues opportunities in satellite communications, ocean technology, environmental monitoring and defense.
Production and warehouse capacity will also increase to accommodate larger products and systems, including NiKA and MASS. These systems require more space for assembly, integration, storage and movement than many of MetOcean’s traditional products.
The expanded facility will provide additional infrastructure to support these programs while creating capacity for future products and opportunities.
Supporting Future Growth
The project is expected to create 10 new jobs and reduce annual operating costs by approximately $600,000. By bringing its teams together at one location, MetOcean aims to improve collaboration between engineering, production and support functions, enable faster development and increase its capacity to deliver technologies to customers.
Tony Chedrawy, CEO of MetOcean Telematics, commented, “We’re seeing strong global demand for technologies that improve awareness and security underwater. Bringing our teams together under one roof will help us move faster, collaborate more effectively and continue developing advanced Canadian-made technologies here in Atlantic Canada. Support from ACOA is helping position MetOcean for long-term growth while strengthening our contribution to Canada’s defence and maritime security sectors.”
