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HIFA opens its doors

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The Innovation and Advanced Training Halls (HIFA — Halles d’Innovation et de Formation Avancée) opened its doors today, on June 27, 2024, in the presence of provincial and federal ministers as well as partners — whether financial, business or academic.

HIFA is a unique stakeholder for driving innovation and improving manufacturing efficiency among Québec businesses. By aligning training and skill set development with innovation and automation, HIFA will support the development of new smart manufacturing technologies and the competitiveness of our businesses.

— HIFA is a unique stakeholder for driving innovation and improving manufacturing efficiency among Québec businesses. —

“Premier Tech is one of the ideators and founding members of HIFA. We are proud to witness the realization of this significant project that we have supported since day one. This innovative hub will provide Québec businesses with a unique space and partner to accelerate their digital transformation, supporting them up to the installation of robotic and automated equipment,” says Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech.

“This innovative hub will provide Québec businesses with a unique space and partner to accelerate their digital transformation, supporting them up to the installation of robotic and automated equipment.”
— Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech

A new state-of-the-art infrastructure

HIFA is located near the Premier Tech Campus. It is the first recognized innovation centre in Québec, with over 50 000 square feet divided in three halls for the demonstration and experimentation of robotic cells and collaborative applied research in the smart manufacturing and next-generation packaging industries.

HIFA also includes numerous workspaces spread across three floors, a state-of-the-art laboratory, and board and training rooms with cutting-edge equipment.

— It is the first recognized innovation centre in Québec, with over 50 000 square feet divided in three halls for the demonstration and experimentation of robotic cells and collaborative applied research. —

“We are proud and excited to mark the beginning of this great journey, where promising projects will come to life and where talents will grow to their full potential here, in Rivière-du-Loup. HIFA is first and foremost an investment for our regions, our workers, our businesses, and above all, our collective future,” says Rémi Massé, general manager of HIFA.