Local innovation and technological advancements must be recognized and promoted.
That was the message from Perth-Wellington Conservative candidate John Nater, who welcomed Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley to Stratford on a July 23 tour of D&D Automation, a robotics and automation exporter.
“D&D Automation showcases the very best of our local innovators,” said Nater. “Their creativity and ingenuity will mean economic growth and opportunity for our communities.”
Nater and Finley had the unique opportunity to experience the company’s Shark Tank, being used for the company’s annual Techknow Robotics Camp.
“D&D Automation is a refreshing example of a company with a visionary corporate culture,” Nater observed.
“They are blending innovation with knowledge-building for motivated young people. Providing youth with hands-on experience working with robotics in a high-tech environment is an amazing way to open their minds to the future.”
“Kids bring so much energy to the table,” said D&D president Mike McCourt. “Nothing limits them.”
Earlier in the day, Nater and Finley met with a group of local business people and supporters to discuss issues and also reaffirmed the government’s support for supply managed commodities.
Finley was impressed with what she heard from the multi-field group.
“When it comes to building the economy of tomorrow, Perth-Wellington is doing more than its share,” she observed. “The people I met today will need a strong, hardworking, community-minded representative, and that is exactly what they will have in John Nater.
“He is exceptionally well qualified to serve the riding and he has my full support,” she added.
