Fridays, and have holidays off,” he said.
“We do little things for staff, and the motivation is to be responsible for staff and their families.” In 2016, a laser machine for nucleating the bottom of glassware was purchased to add value to product. Also, in 2018, a three-colour semi-auto- matic machine was bought so they could do more intricate work. “I’ve certainly learned about hard work and deter- mination since I started here. I’ve done every type of job, from sweeping the floor to cleaning toilets and operating equipment,” he said. “There’s not a job here I can’t do, and that makes me confident. I’m really proud of what I’ve learned from my parents. I do what’s necessary to keep the company going. I’m a jack of all trades and a master of none,” he joked. Their current major clients are craft breweries, cideries, distillers, wineries, restaurants and bars. “It’s been really good the last few years with the explosion of the craft breweries. With all the wine, liquor and beer sales in the province, we are having a lot of business,” he said. “I’ve certainly learned about hard work and determination since I started here. I’ve done every type of job, from sweeping the floor to cleaning toilets and operating equipment.” “People we deal with, we are supporting local and buying local and when customers deal with us, they’re doing the same. We are the only glass- ware decorator east of Montreal, and we see the support from all over Atlantic Canada.” He said he looks forward to the future of Jym Line Glassware and the legacy they’ve built over almost 50 years in business and survival in tough times. “We want to see steady growth in the local economy, and we want more growth in industries we serve, as well as our own.”
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