KAYCAN MADE IN CANADA
Since its inception in 1974, Kaycan has always valued the importance of having its research, development, and production facilities based in Canada. Our quality standards are among the highest, just like our customers’ expectations, which is why we favor internal control over the design stages of our products.
Both for Canadian citizens and for local businesses, buying products made here offers numerous advantages, environmentally, economically, and socially.
Environmental Benefits
Carbon Footprint Reduction: Our products, being locally manufactured, generally require less transportation, which reduces the greenhouse gas emissions associated with long-distance transport.
Environmental Standards: Canada, having relatively strict environmental standards, offers a guarantee that our products are manufactured in a more environmentally friendly manner due to the laws in place.
Support for a Circular Economy: Purchasing our products promotes the use of local resources and encourages the recycling and reuse of materials within the Canadian economy, notably with our R3V program.
Job Creation and Economic Benefits
Support for the Local Economy: Buying our products helps maintain and create jobs in Canada. This contributes to the economic prosperity of local communities and the country as a whole.
Economic Stability: By supporting local businesses like Kaycan, consumers help reduce Canada’s dependence on foreign markets, which can provide greater economic stability, especially during times of international crisis.
Social and Cultural Benefits
Strengthening Canadian Identity: Buying products made in Canada can strengthen the sense of identity and national pride.
Support for Fair Labour Standards: Canadian labor standards are among the highest in the world. By buying local, consumers support ethical work practices.
Quality and Safety
High Production Standards: Our products, being made here in Canada, are subject to strict quality and safety standards, thus providing an additional guarantee to consumers.
Innovation and Research
Investment in Research: Supporting a local business can also translate into increased investment in research and development in Canada, fostering innovation and technological progress.
“NET-ZERO CARBON” target
Saint-Gobain, the company that owns Kaycan, has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, by promoting the emergence of a low-carbon economy in the countries where it operates. In concrete terms, the goal is to help our customers reduce their CO₂ emissions through the use of our products and solutions or by reducing the carbon impact of their production. Visit Saint-Gobain’s page on climate change to learn how together we will move towards a greener world.
In Conclusion
Buying Kaycan products and other products made in Canada offers multiple benefits, from protecting the environment and supporting the local economy, to promoting employment, innovation, and respecting high standards in labor and product quality. This contributes to a more sustainable and resilient economy for Canada.