Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Wincrief planning to build pole peeling plant

Wincrief Industries says its still planning to open up a pole peeling plant in the
Kenora area this fall.

The company announced plans to make hydro poles this past summer.

Wincrief spokesperson, Greg Moncrief says they are still looking for the
best location for the plant.

Moncrief says once the pole peeling plant is up and running, it should employ another
dozen or so people.

The facility would be also be a co-operative venture with the Wabaseemung First Nation.