The firm Nylene, at 200 McNab Street in Arnprior, specializes in the production of nylon polymers including engineered resins, alloys and fibres.
One of its principal U.S. markets is the state of Georgia, where its fibres are exported for the manufacture of carpeting.
Ralph Anzarouth is Nylene’s Managing Director.
Anzarouth says the economic barometre in Washington is currently pointing in another direction.
But day-to-day, as we know, things can change in the U.S. President’s mind.
The Managing Director says while planning is difficult in current conditions, it does create opportunities.
Anzarouth says alternative markets for Nylene’s products could be found overseas…
Canada’s a big country, with a largely untapped domestic market as well.
Anzarouth says maintaining a valued and skilled workforce is a priority for Nylene.
Nylene’s Manufacturing Director says industry peers are of one mind.
Anzarouth says Trump’s rationale in empowering a tariff regime is flawed logic, but-
The Nylene representative is pleased with Canadian solidarity and resolve.
Anzarouth has heard the discussion raised during recent Provincial and Federal Elections about reducing internal trade barriers, and he agrees.
By Rick Stow