NL tech company begins manufacturing in Corner Brook

Jason Trask, CEO of EcoBloc

EcoBloc, a Newfoundland and Labrador-based technology company, has begun the process to manufacture its rodent exclusion product in Corner Brook, NL.

"I grew up in Corner Brook. I know we have talented people living here and away who would like to return home for the right opportunity," said Jason Trask, CEO of EcoBloc.

EcoBloc's military-grade technology uses ultrasonic sound to keep mice, rats and other rodents out of buildings, stopping the problem before it begins. The company started at the beginning of the global pandemic and has clients in Canada, the United States, Australia and Hong Kong.

"We are thrilled with the results our early clients have experienced - more than 99.99% efficacy," said Mr. Trask. "We are currently talking with some of the biggest companies in the world about adopting our technology globally."

EcoBloc was in discussions with Navigate manager Allison Rowe for the last year, looking for ways to collaborate.

"Navigate is very eager to support this exciting business venture right here in western Newfoundland," said Ms. Rowe. "We look forward to working with EcoBloc over the coming months to help them further develop and grow their business and are excited to welcome them at the new Business Incubator and Makerspace located at the new Centre for Research and Innovation in Corner Brook."

In the short term, EcoBloc is committing to manufacturing only in Corner Brook.

"We are in discussions with companies in North America, and Asia regarding our permanent manufacturing facility," said Mr. Trask. "We want our permanent manufacturing base to be Corner Brook, but we need to be confident that we can attract the talent, and keep costs globally competitive before making that decision."

Regardless of manufacturing outcomes, EcoBloc will conduct all R&D for future products in Corner Brook, including the AI-based software that will complement its IoT (Internet of Things) products.