VANCOUVER, BC — January 30, 2025 — The Microfactory Venture Platform (MVP) Group, a global manufacturing platform committed to local and sustainable commercial-grade solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its capabilities to design and millwork with the acquisition of Ladson, based in Ontario, Canada. With 30 years of experience delivering exceptional craftsmanship to the hospitality, commercial, and multi-unit residential industries, Ladson joins MVP’s growing network of decentralized Microfactories, further advancing the group’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and localized manufacturing.

Our growing global decentralized network with a hyperlocal approach to achieve net-zero production goals

The integration of Ladson represents a strategic step in MVP’s mission to provide turnkey solutions for clients. By bringing traditional millworking capabilities in-house, the group can now offer a one-stop-shop for design, fabrication, and installation under the MVP umbrella. Ladson’s expertise in crafting high-quality feature walls, cabinetry, and other bespoke millwork solutions enhances MVP’s ability to deliver customized, end-to-end projects for their wide range of clientele.

A view inside the Ladson Creative Millwork & Design Microfactory

“Visiting the ChopValue Toronto Microfactory was an eye-opening experience," shared Fred Regier, Senior Project Manager at Ladson. “The pride of the production team was evident as they worked to create materials that save waste from landfills. It’s a brilliant concept, and I’m excited to contribute to its evolution and impact by joining the MVP network.”

Ladson has built a strong reputation over its 30-year history, delivering exceptional projects for notable clients, including the TPC Toronto Golf Course, The City of Niagara Falls, and The Town of Aurora. Their proven track record showcases Ladson’s ability to handle large-scale and complex projects, further cementing their role as a trusted partner within the MVP network. With future plans to extend the design and millwork capabilities across the broader Microfactory network, clients can expect increased flexibility, new sustainable product offerings, and a continued focus on solutions made locally.

As part of MVP, Ladson will continue to deliver the exceptional craftsmanship they’re known for, now enhanced by access to MVP’s lean manufacturing systems, innovative technology, and climate positive solutions, as they work together to bring sustainability to the forefront of the millwork industry.

About MVP

MVP (Microfactory Venture Platform) revolutionizes global manufacturing with a hyperlocal approach utilizing a decentralized network of Microfactories to achieve net-zero production goals. With a mission to invest in untapped resource streams, progressive technology, and market development for sustainable commercialization of circular products, MVP harnesses circular design principles to transform under-utilized resources into value-engineered end products. The platform prioritizes purpose and the planet, without compromising its superior product performance for carbon storage. This maximizes the viability of a circular product economy while empowering people — the Most Valuable Players — in our communities. To learn more about how MVP is leading the change towards a circular economy, offering scalable solutions that promote responsible resource management, please visit www.microfactory-venture-platform.com.

About ChopValue

ChopValue is the world’s first circular economy franchise for commercialized decentralized manufacturing, with operations in 9 countries and over 80 Microfactories in development to create local impact on a global scale. Founded in 2016, ChopValue’s urban harvesting approach has diverted over 200 million chopsticks from the landfill. This under-utilized resource is engineered into climate positive wood alternative products with zero trade offs to quality or design for homes, restaurants, and businesses. ChopValue serves as a blueprint for a viable circular economy, showcasing the potential of hyperlocal business operations to drive impactful change. To learn more about their resource-efficient impact for a carbon negative future, please visit www.chopvalue.com.

ChopValue is part of the Microfactory Venture Platform (MVP) Group, committed to prioritizing climate positive materials and products whenever and wherever possible.

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