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Food And Beverage Bartek To Build Malic And Fumaric Acid Facility In Ontario

Bartek Ingredients plans to build a new production facility that promises to be the world’s largest and most technolog ically advanced malic and food-grade fumaric acid production plant.

The $175 million facility will double Bartek’s capacity and provide advanced production capabilities. It will be environmentally sustainable and is projected to reduce per unit GHG emissions by over 80 per cent.

“We are thrilled to be breaking ground on our new state-of-the-art facility which will set a new global benchmark for safety, efficiency, and environmental performance,” said John Burrows, president and CEO, Bartek Ingredients. “We are pleased to be investing in the community of Stoney Creek, and proud to play an integral part in supporting local industries and the local economy. We are thankful for our par tnerships with the provincial and federal government and Environment Hamilton and their support and guidance throughout the process.”

WSP Global, is leading constr uction and design for the project. The f acility is expected to be operational at the beginning of 2024.

Safety Rsi Day Celebrated

February 28 was International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day (RSI Day), and allowed The Canadian Centre for

Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to remind workplaces about these injuries and share prevention methods.

“Repetitive strain injur ies develop slowly over time. Because of this, workers need to be made aware of the causes of these injuries and how to recognize early signs and symptoms. But most importantly, everyone should be trained on how to prevent them,” Anne Tennier, President and CEO, CCOHS.

Repetitive strain injuries (also referred to as musculoskeletal disorders) describe a family of painful