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  "key_tier": "none",
  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T16:34:10Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-0UM7LII1DY",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "Vale Packaging Limited: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/vale-packaging-limited/",
    "summary": "8 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $2.5M with Vale Packaging Limited, 2006–2025.",
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 8,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "value",
        "value": 2500000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
        "approximate": true,
        "display": "$2.5M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 1,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 5,
        "unit": "count"
      }
    ],
    "text": [
      "Execute new strategies to respond to negative effects of tariffs",
      "Complete building and electrical upgrades to accommodate energy efficient equipment",
      "Purchase automated equipment to increase production capacity and improve efficiency",
      "Purchase equipment and expansion of facility",
      "Purchasing manufacturing equipment",
      "Implement digital components and processes to increase production and efficiency",
      "Hire a consultant to develop an e-commerce strategy to increase online export sales",
      "Engage consulting support for plant expansion and equipment layout optimization"
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/atlantic-canada-opportunities-agency/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-0UM7LII1DY",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Vale Packaging Limited: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/vale-packaging-limited/"
  }
}