# FPS and CMP launch Innovation Center for food processing technology in Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown Metal Products Ltd (CMP) and FPS Food Process Solutions launched an Innovation Center at CMP's manufacturing complex in Prince Edward Island, Canada, to develop hygienic food processing solutions. Renovations of the 10,000 sq. ft. center will be completed over the next year, and 10 new jobs will be added.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2023-09-11
- Where: Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Jobs: 10
- Starts operating: 2024
- Status: announced
- Products: hygienic food processing solutions, end-to-end solution for packaged food products
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Charlottetown Metal Products](https://endata.com/companies/37244.md)
- [FPS Food Process Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/29495.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [fpscorp.ca](https://www.fpscorp.ca/blog/2023/9/11/fps-and-cmp-create-innovation-center-to-accelerate-development-of-new-technology-for-the-food-processing-industry), 2023-09-11: "This investment will enable rapid acceleration of new product development and reduce time to market of several technologies we have currently in concept phase."
- [cmpequipment.com](https://www.cmpequipment.com/news-/-community/fps-and-cmp-create-innovation-center-to-accelerate-development-of-new-technology-for-the-food-processing-industry), 2023-09-11: "This investment will enable rapid acceleration of new product development and reduce time to market of several technologies we have currently in concept phase."

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