Pat Whalen On Luminultra's Global Reach

On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David talk with Pat Whalen, the chairman and CEO of Luminultra Technologies Ltd., a New Brunswick company specializing in biological diagnostic testing.

Even if most people don't immediately recognize the name, Luminultra is a great example of a Fredericton success story. The company was founded and has been headquartered in Fredericton for decades. Although it does nearly all its business outside the region, it has no plans to move its head office.

Luminultra's reach is global and it has offices in six different countries, with its head office and manufacturing facilities in Fredericton. Pat weighs in on how the business environment in New Brunswick has been instrumental to the company’s success.

As a company that spends 10 times more than the average on research and development, Pat provides his thoughts on how we can stimulate more business-led research and development in the region.

The Insights podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell, and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, promote data-driven decision-making among policymakers, and encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region.

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