FedDev Ontario invests over $20 million in 14 Windsor-Essex businesses to modernize operations, scale production and strengthen resiliency
May 14, 2026 - Windsor, Ontario
Windsor-Essex is a cornerstone of Canada's manufacturing sector, home to highly skilled workers and businesses that support key industries such as automotive, tooling, advanced manufacturing, and defence. The Government of Canada is committed to helping businesses in the region grow, innovate and compete in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited building products manufacturer, Ennova Facades. While there, the Minister announced a combined investment of over $20 million for 14 businesses across Windsor-Essex: Border Steel Limited, Canadian Electrocoating Ltd., Central Stamping Ltd., Dimachem Inc., Ennova Facades Inc., Formedge Inc., Jahn Engineering Ltd., Kringer Industrial, Laval Tool & Mould Ltd., Mega Mold International Inc., Post Packaging Inc., Sabre Machine Tool Inc., Service Mold + Aerospace Inc. and Unique Tool & Gauge Inc. to help these companies to adopt advanced technologies, enhance competitiveness, and seize new growth opportunities.
Ennova Facades will receive a $4.5-million investment to support equipment and manufacturing modernization as part of a facility expansion to advance its high-performance building solutions, launch three new innovative products, expand into new markets, and strengthen competitiveness.
Through these investments, businesses across the Windsor-Essex region will strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, create growth opportunities, and reinforce regional supply chains. For more information on projects, please see the backgrounder.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian businesses and safeguarding workers to improve competitiveness, support economic resilience, and drive longterm prosperity across the country.
