Commerce and industry in Prince Edward County consist of enterprising people with creative sensibilities. Prince Edward County was founded on people, enterprise and creativity. We have thriving commerce and industry communities with diverse opportunities ready for the taking. The County was settled by pioneering United Empire Loyalists over two centuries ago, and another wave of entrepreneurs and innovators are coming home. Manufacturers, professionals and consultants and many others are reaping high returns on their investments. Keep your clients from the city or sell to new markets internationally. Enterprising people have already tethered here, and you’re invited to harness your creativity and come join us!
Meet Arnold and David, Universal Fan
Arnold Robb and David Skinkas defied convention when they started Universal Fan & Blower. Following changes at Canada Fan in Picton, where they were both employed, the friends decided to become business partners.
In 1988, they started what they hoped would become one of the world’s foremost companies in composite fan manufacturing, though corrosive metals were considered the only option at the time. Two decades later, the company has successfully created a reputation as being a leader in fiberglass centrifugal and axial fan technology. Universal Fan employs many local people at their Bloomfield factory and Arnold says they may grow again soon. While Arnold hails from Belfast and Dave from Manchester, neither says they have plans to ever leave Prince Edward County.
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Vinyl Cafe: Why Picton’s Main Street
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