Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud said the MOU was “an encouraging sign for our value-added wood industry” and new opportunities for NB building and construction companies in China.
He signed the MOU with officials from the Hebei Province during a trade mission to China that concludes Nov. 6.
The agreement will see the provinces co-operate on the development of a mutually beneficial industry cluster. The focus is on the energy efficient wood frame structure building industry; to co-operate on the establishment of a "Hebei Wood Frame Structure Building Code"; to promote a joint partnership on an energy saving wood frame demonstration project in Hebei; and to promote dialogue between companies in the building industry from both regions.
"The establishment of a building code in Hebei Province based on New Brunswick's building standards will also result in increased opportunities and another step in facilitating access to the China market," Robichaud said.
