Motion signs JV with Canadian indigenous development firm
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, announced a joint venture partnership with Tagodi Development Corp.
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| From left: Rob Mulyk, Division VP for British Columbia, Motion; Jerry Asp, President of Tagodi Corp. and Tahltan Elder; Greg Peters, Division Business Development Manager, Motion; recently met in Whitehorse, Yukon, to formally sign and begin the new partnership. |
The resource contracting firm invests in the local Tahltan Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada.
An agreement was recently signed with the objective of delivering economic and operational benefits to the community and all involved. The largest focus will be in the mining sector, a major portion of this region’s industrial landscape. Specifically, the partnership will:
- Support mutual goals for Truth & Reconciliation, including economic prosperity.
- Help build sustainable communities and create economic opportunities, including employment and skill development for the Tahltan People.
- Foster collaboration with local experts to support mining operation growth in northern British Columbia.
Leadership Quotes on the New Partnership
“My family is very pleased to have entered into a joint venture with Motion," said Jerry Asp, president of Tagodi Development Corp. and Tahltan Elder. "I believe we will be able to deliver a new level of service to the Tahltan Nation and the mining industry in Tahltan Traditional Territory.”
“Working with Tagodi, we aim to drive positive economic impact in the mining sector while supporting local development initiatives and honoring the region’s unique cultural heritage," said Brent Pope, Motion’s senior group vice president, Canada & sales excellence. "We look forward to deepening our community connection.”
Motion says it is dedicated to working alongside Indigenous peoples and their communities in BC and beyond, cultivating enduring, trust-based partnerships.
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