November 28, 2011

The Venture Centre, Timmins

Rene Fink’s vision coupled with his ambition helped him grow his business, Nautilus Automation, into an international mining supply company with a secure foothold in the global market.

“None of this would have been possible without the Venture Centre,” says Rene.  “Their support helped create and maintain more than 40 jobs right here in Timmins.”

Nautilus Automation supplies state-of-the-art, remote-controlled systems for operating mining and industrial machinery, allowing clients to operate machinery in any environment.

Equipped with a business plan but short on capital, Rene approached the Venture Centre.  Paul Caron, the CFDC’s Business Development Consultant, worked with Rene to develop a viable financing plan.  Rene constructed a new 6,000 sq. ft. facility that would allow him to compete for large international contracts.

Nautilus Automation is currently fulfilling a $2.8 million purchase order for six trucks from a U.S. client.  The confident business owner hinted that several new orders are in the works and that his staff will be busy for years to come. 

Photo:  FedNor Minister, the Honourable Tony Clement listens to Rene Fink of Nautilus Automation highlight the benefits of their high tech equipment to the mining industry.