# Surrette Battery expands Springhill facility with robotics and automation

Surrette Battery Company Limited is expanding its facility in Springhill, Nova Scotia by 25,000 square feet and incorporating advanced robotics and automation into its production line. The project will create up to 18 new jobs and is supported by a $2,450,000 repayable contribution from the Government of Canada and a $1,200,247 Innovation Rebate from Nova Scotia Business Inc.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-02-01
- Where: Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Value: $1.86M (2.45M CAD)
- Jobs: 18
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 25,000 square foot expansion
- Products: deep cycle lead acid batteries
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Surrette Battery Company Limited](https://endata.com/companies/37053.md)

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2019/02/surrette-battery-powers-up-production-with-advanced-robotics-automation.html), 2019-02-01: "Surrette will incorporate advanced robotics and automation at its production facility, which will also undergo a 25,000 square foot expansion, to better meet the needs of its clients and take advantage of further growth opportunities."

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