Atlantic Progress Magazine – Nova Scotia – Open to the World
(Winter 2002)

Community Spotlight "Changing with the waves – Digby County Residents find news ways to create wealth from the sea"
By Tom Mason

Excerpt:
"Those that are leading the way, such as U.J. Robichaud, use their savvy and business talents to navigate their companies through fluctuating economic conditions. After 134 years in operation, the ability to change on a dime is the Meteghan building-supply company’s secret to success, according to fifth generation manager, Marc Robichaud. "We’ve always adapted with the times", he says. "We’re always looking to see where the market is going and trying to anticipate it."

In 1785, the Robichaud family was one of the founders of Meteghan, which is located at the southwestern end of Digby County. In 1867 – the same year Canada became a nation – U.J. Robichaud opened for business as a small sawmill operation, turning forest products from the interior into timber to build the growing community. Over the years, a flour mill, general store, and a woodworking business have all come under the U.J. Robichaud banner. Today, the company is affiliated with the TIM-BR Mart brand. Robichaud’s back shop serves as an impromptu museum, where 100 year old belt driven tools are still used to make custom mouldings for customers as far away as Ontario."

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