Saskatchewan posts strong manufacturing sales

REGINA – Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales numbers are the strongest for 2013, according to a new Statistics Canada report.

The province saw a 9 per cent increase over August 2013, totaling $1.3 billion.

“This is great news that can be traced back to our economy and the strength that continues to build in our manufacturing sector,” said Economy Minister Bill Boyd.

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“At Agritechnica in Germany, I’m seeing first-hand the level of interest in our products, and more specifically our agricultural implements.  Saskatchewan manufacturers have certainly set a standard in Canada and around the world and we should be very proud of that.”

For the year, Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales jumped 10.5 per cent.

Agricultural machinery also experienced a boost up 22.3 per cent over September 2012.

“These strong September numbers mean that the remaining months of 2013 hold a lot of promise in this sector,” said Boyd.

“Saskatchewan manufacturers aren’t just filling the demand that exists in the global marketplace – here at home, they are also helping to fill jobs, create opportunities and keep moving this province forward.”