Identified business opportunity in the Acton region in developing lime in Quebec.

Opportunity: Natural Lime Availability

Keywords: lime, limestone, raw materials, industrial waste, ...

Project

Attracting to the Acton region companies able to make the most of the lime produced by a local manufacturer.
Lime is the residue produced during the various stages of processing limestone. This limestone was tested in a laboratory. Here are some of its characteristics:

TESTS RESULTS
Neutralizing 92.2 %
Effectiveness 77.8%
Agricultural Value 71.7%
Calcium Carbonate Content (CaCO3) 80.8%
Magnesium Carbonate Content (MgCO3) 5.69%
Water Content 0.1%
Particle Content
% that passed through a 2 mm sieve 99.8
% that passed through a .15 mm sieve 44.7
Type of Lime
Conventional or Finely Ground Conventional
Category Magnesian
Compliance with Quebec Standards Pass

This product is manufactured by a reputable company in the Acton region.  

Manufacturer’s Offer
  • Greater Product Availability
  • 300,000 tonnes of lime in stock
  • 80,000 tonnes produced each year (with the possibility of producing more)
  • Production from March to November
  • On-site railway access
  • Located at Acton Vale (one hour from Montreal and Sherbrooke)
  • Proximity to Highways (Highway 20 and Highway 55)
  • Plenty of industrial land available nearby
  • Manufacturer can transport
For more information about this business opportunity, contact Mathieu Vigneault by email or by phone at 1 450 546-3203.

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