In the midst of an election and despite tariffs and uncertain economic times, three members of the Huntsville business community appeared before Huntsville Planning Council on April 16 to seek planning approvals for new initiatives.
First, Daiken North America Ltd. announced it would be expanding its operations with an estimated $70 Million investment—one that was touted as breathing new life into the former Panolam facility.
Then, MBRP representatives were also before Planning Council looking for initial planning approvals in order to add a powder coating spray line (pdf) to their existing facility.
Local businessman Mike Harrower was also before Planning Council looking for preliminary approvals for an amendment to the precinct on the old MTO property (pdf) to add transportation services and warehousing as additional permitted primary uses on the property. Harrower told councillors that he’s planning to establish a courier service within one of the multi-unit commercial buildings on the property. He said it’s part of a wider initiative and told councillors he’d be back.
Huntsville Mayor Nancy Alcock said the applications were music to her ears. She’s been reaching out to the business community to see how they’re faring in the current economic climate related to tariffs coming from south of the border and she is thrilled to see local businesses expanding and embarking on new ventures, which she said is not only beneficial for Huntsville but for the whole region. “I am in awe of our business community, that they’re making these decisions during such a challenging time,” she said.
Councillor Bob Stone, chair of Huntsville Planning Council, also welcomed the news. “Given the uncertainty with the tariffs, uncertain future and hard economic times, we’re having some fabulous expansions in our business community. MPRP has always been a good community oriented business and we’re really excited to see them expanding and staying here in Huntsville.”
“Daiken is investing millions into a struggling business that has now solidified its future for decades to come,” said Stone. “And Mike Harrower is always looking for new and innovative ways to expand his multiple businesses and we are so excited to help him,” he added.
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