Business View Magazine | April 2021

82 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 PRODUCTION LINES • AUTOMATION • ROBOTICS MEKANIKA IS PROUD TO BE A SUPPLIER TO BOIS BSL ON THEIR NEW ENGINEERED FLOOR LINE 1843, PRESIDENT KENNEDY NORTH SAINTE-MARIE (QUEBEC) G6E 3N7 TEL. : 418 387-5664 Mekanika has made its mark in the design and manufacture of industrial machinery for almost 60 years. From design, production drawing, factory production, factory testing, dismantling to transportation, factory reassembly and final testing, we control all aspects of the machinery. Partnered in USA with Hasko Machines WWW.MEKANIKA.NET while rising in brand recognition and prestige. He notes, “As the brand’s prestige grows, we are becoming more appealing as a regional employer. While in the past people thought of us as just a flooring company, today, a stronger brand name is transforming us into more of a designer brand, adding to our overall appeal both to customers and employees.” BSL runs all its operations from its Mont- Joli facility, a five-building complex. Three of the buildings handle hardwood flooring manufacturing, including milling and finishing, while the fourth building is dedicated to turning the factory’s waste into useful products. A fifth building is under construction and will handle a new line of upcoming engineered products. “As part of our zero-waste commitment, we use the fourth building to convert dust and chips (milling byproducts) into fire logs and creosote sweeping logs,” says Emery. “It’s a very successful business, yet it’s one that most people employees,” affirms Emery. “All our workers are hired full time and for the long term.” Exposed to the same labor shortages other companies that rely on tradespeople face, BSL is countering this difficulty by cultivating an environment where workers can comfortably work for multiple years. “As a small but dynamic company, our people enjoy an environment that empowers them to thrive as they meet varied challenges and take on multitasking opportunities,” says Emery. “In larger companies, your position is well defined, and you only need to master a few tasks. In our case, employees work in a multitasking environment that keeps their work interesting and helps them learn new skills.” Emery also touts the company’s growth as a significant selling point for prospective and current employees, pointing out that it is growing significantly internally and externally