Coles Door Systems, J. Perry Inc., Lou-Mar Mouldings, Millworks Canada Inc., Royalty Hardwoods, and WBA Woodworking have just returned from a three-day trade mission in New England specifically targeted to the building products sector.
Representatives of these Prince Edward Island firms were in Boston, Massachusetts meeting one-on-one with prospective buyers and distributors and attending Build Boston, a trade show which featured more than 350 exhibitors.
The mission, organized by Trade Team PEI, allowed the companies to introduce their products and services to the New England market where construction contract values have reached record highs in 2000. Mouldings, lawn and garden furniture, gazebos, custom millwork, commercial cabinets and wide plank flooring are some of the quality goods and services that the Island companies were highlighting.
The value of PEI's exports continues to increase, and in 1999 it exceeded $550 million. More than 80 per cent of PEI's total exports are destined for the United States.