Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, together with Congressman Jim McGovern today announced that Bells Powder Coating, Inc. of North Attleborough will receive $150,000 in technical assistance from the Department of Commerce through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Firms program.
Bells Powder Coating, Inc., a manufacturer of powder coating, currently employs 17 workers.
By providing financial assistance to those manufacturers affected by import competition, the TAA for Firms program helps domestic manufacturers compete more effectively with their foreign counterparts.
-This investment will help Bells Powder Coating and its 17 workers continue to fuel North Attleborough's economy. I'm pleased that the Department of Commerce recognized the urgent needs of Massachusetts companies and is providing the help needed to remain competitive at home and around the world,- said Senator Kerry.
-Massachusetts' manufacturers are an important economic engine in our state, and I am pleased that the Commerce Department has provided this targeted assistance to help keep them competitive in the global marketplace,- said Senator Brown.
-Bells Powder Coating is an important participant in North Attleborough's economy,- Rep. McGovern said. -This Department of Commerce money will help Paul Belham and his team continue to remain competitive and to grow.-
The funding will help the company cover the cost of the development and implementation of a sales and marketing plan to increases sales and profitability; the development and implementation of a strategic business plan to outline a road map towards recovery; and the development and implementation of a process improvement plan for higher productivity and quality with reduced elapsed time and waste.
Since 1986, the New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center has helped manufacturers obtain assistance totaling over $30 million from the Department of Commerce.
For more information about the funding, please visit www.netaac.org.
