The Ontario government has announced a funding package of over $7.3 million aimed at supporting businesses in Windsor-Essex affected by U. S. tariffs.
Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli revealed the funding on Wednesday during an event in Windsor.
Eight local businesses will benefit from the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF), which will help them expand their capabilities or bring critical supply chains back to Canada.
According to Fedeli, this support will enable these companies to leverage nearly $44 million for investments that are expected to create more than 65 new jobs and safeguard an additional 692 positions.
He mentioned that with advanced equipment and new product lines, these companies will be able to adjust production processes and broaden their customer bases.
“In turn increasing resilience, building capacity and re-shoring critical supply lines back here into Ontario,” he says.
The funding was first introduced as part of the 2025 Ontario Budget, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises.
Fedeli highlighted that for generations, workers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs in Windsor have played a vital role in shaping Ontario’s industrial economy.
“We look forward to seeing your investments that not only bolster Ontario’s manufacturing capacity but also ensure that our province remains competitive, resilient, and prosperous for generations to come,” he says.
The following companies are among the recipients of the funding:
Canadian Electrocoating Ltd., located at 945 Prince Rd., will receive $412,241 to aid their nearly $1.5 million investment in installing new shelf-mounted and high-speed robots. This upgrade aims to enhance production efficiency while boosting overall line speed by 50 percent. The project is designed to strengthen the company’s competitiveness against steel and aluminum tariffs and ensures they can fulfill a new $10 million contract with Ford Canada for components used in producing the F-150 in Oakville. This investment is expected to create 10 new jobs while protecting 159 existing positions.
Central Stampings Ltd., based at 2525 Central Avenue, is set to receive $1,558,357 towards their almost $7.8 million investment for acquiring a 2,500-tonne press capable of producing larger and more complex parts along with upgrading their tandem line through increased automation. Being a direct supplier for major manufacturers like General Motors and Stellantis means this project will diversify their offerings while minimizing the impact of U. S. tariffs on sales overall. It will create eight new jobs while preserving 110 existing ones.
Dimachem Inc., located at 3258 Marentette Avenue, is awarded $1,159,274 toward their nearly $11.6 million investment aimed at setting up a powder blending and packaging facility. This project will boost capacity and efficiency enabling expansion into European markets while supporting domestic production efforts through reshoring initiatives. The investment is projected to generate five new jobs while safeguarding 65 current roles.
Jahn Engineering Ltd., found at 5040 O’Neil Drive in Oldcastle, has been granted $647,000 towards its planned investment of $3.2 million intended for facility expansions alongside acquiring innovative equipment including automated machines with software upgrades. This initiative aims at drawing new business opportunities within Canada as well as internationally. They expect this investment will lead to creating 16 new jobs while retaining 50 existing ones.
Kringer Industrial located at 1720 North Talbot Road will get $364,500 dedicated towards almost a $1.5 million investment focused on purchasing advanced machinery meant for enhancing production capabilities within their Tecumseh facility alongside reshoring efforts into promising domestic sectors. Their strategy seeks diversification regarding revenue streams while lessening dependence on exports susceptible to tariffs; thus generating five additional jobs along with securing protection for about 30 positions already established there.
Next Gen Mold Technologies Windsor Inc., situated at 3293 St. Etienne Boulevard stands out receiving funds amounting up-to around$1 ,061 ,625 designated primarily meant toward supporting roughly about$3.5million devoted towards procuring cutting-edge machinery allowing greater precision manufacturing concerning high-quality injection molds – leading pathways shifting focus onto diversifying clientele engaging across construction agri-food aerospace industries thereby reducing lead time hence costs too resulting potentially yielding seven newly created opportunities further ensuring longevity protecting seventy pre-existing ones throughout all undertakings needed thus far ahead!
Reko International Group residing over premises found via469Silver Creek Industrial Drive gets allotted near approximately one thousand two hundred eighty thousand three hundred thirty-three dollars promoting growth plans steering acquisition objectives pursuing highly accurate milling techniques involving substantial material removals plus assembly setups crucially aiding key sectors including power generation infrastructures prompting four fresh posts emerging meanwhile concurrently maintaining job stability safeguarding172highly skilled manufacturing professionals working diligently enduring steady contributions already made across regions involved therein!
Lastly Stratus Plastics International Inc. at2862Kew Drivewill benefit tremendously thanks receiving833 ,900 dollars fostering progress tied together nearing8.3million dollars earmarked addressing large scale enhancements crafting twenty-thousand square feet extension further coupling advanced tooling robotic systems facilitating entry pathways opening agricultural marketplaces crucially aiming stabilization restoring production previously sourced from elsewhere enabling local consolidation paving way ultimately eleven exciting prospects becoming real whilst simultaneously reinforcing36critical roles sustaining operations presently managed efficiently!
