The company's 8th factory is
expected to create more than 650 new jobs over next two
years
TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada Goose (NYSE/TSX:
GOOS) today announced that it will open its second factory in
Québec and eighth wholly-owned manufacturing facility in
Canada, a testament to its
continued commitment to keep production of its core down-filled
jackets in Canada. Located in the
Chabanel area in Montréal, Québec, the 115,000 square-foot factory
will be operational and employ more than 100 people by the end of
March 2019 with an expected 650 new
positions at full capacity by the end of 2020.
This new production facility follows shortly after the company's
successful opening of its manufacturing facility in Boisbriand, Québec in 2017 which today is home
to more than 500 new employees. The factory will be equipped with
the latest in wireless manufacturing technology driving increased
real-time efficiency and each sewer will have a tablet for digital
guidance on operational execution. The facility will produce a full
range of the Canada Goose collection which is sold in over 40
countries around the world.
"We continue to raise the bar for what it means to be a leader
in Canadian apparel manufacturing and we are thrilled to be doing
that in the province of Québec. We are not just opening
offices or putting up a masthead – we are helping to rebuild the
cut and sew industry here by creating meaningful new careers for
hundreds of people. We are incredibly proud to be making this
investment in the community and continuing to grow our in-house
capacity," said Dani Reiss,
President & CEO, Canada Goose.
In cooperation with Montréal International, the official
economic development and promotion agency for the greater Montréal
region, Canada Goose will expand its national sewing training
school program within the new facility. The training school will
provide sewing skills training for prospective hires and upon
successful completion, trainees will graduate directly into
full-time employment opportunities at Canada Goose. To date, more
than 800 employees across the country have successfully completed
the training program, moving into key production roles including
sewing machine operators, line supervisors and production managers.
Additionally, training courses in French will be provided for
employees onsite.
In the last four years, Canada Goose has expanded its
manufacturing footprint and today also include three sites in
Winnipeg, three in the
Greater Toronto Area, and one in
Boisbriand, Québec. Canada Goose
is recognized for employing approximately 20 per cent of the cut
and sew labour force across the country and has more than doubled
the number of manufacturing workers it employs since 2017.
About Canada Goose Inc.
Founded in a small warehouse
in Toronto, Canada in 1957, Canada
Goose has grown into one of the world's leading makers of
performance luxury apparel. Every collection is informed by the
rugged demands of the Arctic and inspired by relentless innovation
and uncompromised craftsmanship. From Antarctic research facilities
and the Canadian High Arctic, to the streets of New York, London, Milan, Paris,
and Tokyo, people are proud to
wear Canada Goose products. Employing more than 3,400 people
worldwide, Canada Goose is a recognized leader for its Made in
Canada commitment, and is a
long-time partner of Polar Bears International. Visit
canadagoose.com for more information.
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