Ontario Welcomes $4.8 million Manufacturing Investment in Windsor

April 8, 2026

Investment project at Aalbers Tool and Mold Inc. will create new good-paying jobs

OLDCASTLE— The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $4,840,000 by Aalbers Tool and Mold Inc. to boost local manufacturing and create 6 new good-paying jobs in Windsor–Tecumseh.

The investment was announced today by Andrew Dowie, Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh.

“By supporting strategic investments from regional businesses, our government is protecting Ontario’s workers and creating the conditions for a strong, stable, and resilient economy that can weather any storm,” said MPP Dowie “Aalbers Tool and Mold Inc.’s investment will support growth and innovation across the local manufacturing sector and create more good-paying jobs for workers and families in the community.”

As part of the company’s overall investment, the government is providing $726,000in funding through the Regional Development Program’s Southwestern Ontario Development Fund. The investment will support the purchase and installation of new advanced manufacturing equipment to enhance its existing computer numerical control (CNC) operations and introduce greater automation at its Oldcastle facility.

“Employing more than 800,000 workers across the province, Ontario’s manufacturing sector is the economic engine of our nation,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Our government is proud to support local companies like Aalbers Tool and Mold Inc. as they expand their operations, and we thank them for their contributions to Ontario’s dynamic and growing manufacturing ecosystem.”

“Aalbers is grateful for the government’s support in helping us bring advanced manufacturing to Windsor–Essex County,” said Chris Gorham, Vice President of Aalbers Tool and Mold Inc. “This funding will accelerate our growth, create skilled local jobs, and support high-demand in Automotive sector.”

Ontario is investing over $200 million through its Regional Development Program to help manufacturers across the province grow while supporting distinct regional priorities. To date, Ontario has supported more than 165 projects through the program, leveraging more than $2.1 billion in new investments and helping to create over 4,000 jobs.

QUICK FACTS

  • The government launched the Regional Development Program (RDP) for eastern and southwestern regions of Ontario in November 2019. Through this program, businesses and municipalities can get financial support and guided access to a range of complementary services and supports.
  • In 2022, the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream of the RDP was launched to support advanced manufacturers across the province. Ontario is now providing additional funds to enhance the AMIC stream that will help more firms with the financial support and tools needed to improve competitiveness, while strengthening essential supply chains.
  • The government continues to provide tax support to Ontario manufacturers by continuing to offer the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to eligible businesses.
  • Additionally, Ontario has launched a new $50 million Ontario Together Trade Fund to assist local businesses in taking advantage of new interprovincial trade opportunities.

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