How It’s Made Northumberland Open House Welcomes Public Tours at Local Manufacturers on April 22nd
In three Northumberland communities, local manufacturers are opening their doors to the public for tours on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, so that you can get an inside look into what is made locally in our County.
“When touring you will learn about what’s made, see our member’s teams in action, and learn about the opportunities like local jobs available, and their local innovations,” said Darla Price – Executive Director of the Northumberland Manufacturers Association. “They are all beyond excited to showcase the products made right in Northumberland County.”
Price told us about the motivation for the open house.
Darla said those who would like a tour will have several options to choose from.
Members of the Northumberland Manufacturers Association participating in the How It’s Made Northumberland Open House include:
In Port Hope visit:
· CpK Interior Products
· Trade Tech Industries
In Cobourg visit:
· Cameco Fuel Manufacturing
· Graphic Packaging
· Venture13 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre
In Campbellford visit:
· Blommer Chocolate
· Mirmil Products
Darla said they hope the Open House will help folks understand the work they do and the opportunities available right here in Northumberland County.
“In Port Hope, at Cpk Interiors, visitors will learn more about how Jeep and Chrysler product interiors are made, in Cobourg, Graphic Packaging, which produces packaging top leading brands like Kraft, Dairy Queen and Host cereal products will be showing design to production lines,” added Price. “In Campbellford, you can see how chocolate is made at Blommers.
According to Price, the chocolate factory tours will be VERY popular.
At Mirmil Products, this carpentry company that has worked on projects for Caesars Casinos, will be showcasing some of their latest projects.”
Price said the invitation is open to everyone 10 and older.
This is a free, family friendly event and the tours are limited to those 10 years and older due to health and safety protocols. Tours will be taking place every 10 minutes, and one location in each community will also be hosting a free BBQ too from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.
Before visiting the How It’s Made Northumberland event, you can learn more about each participating manufacturer and what to expect on the tour by visiting How It’s Made – Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association (thenma.ca).
Written by Alicia Vandine
