The Government of Canada recently awarded Toyota funding for research and development initiatives. The company’s projects, based out of its Cambridge and Woodstock plants, will have a long-lasting impact on the domestic automotive sector and will enhance future growth and prosperity. This investment in Toyota will make sure the Canadian automotive industry stays competitive during…
Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. Spanning 700+ parts suppliers and 500+ tool, die, and mould makers, Ontario’s automotive industry is one of the world’s strongest automotive supply chains. Its competitive edge is driven by several key industry associations, such as…
The North American automotive industry is poised for growth in 2018 and beyond. Because of this, Canada’s vast supply chain of part manufacturers should explore opportunities to scale operations, become more productive, and improve worker skills to support technology innovation. Fortunately, Canadian government funding programs are available to offset the costs of automotive manufacturing growth projects….
Autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies are advancing at an incredible pace. Only a short while ago, connected and autonomous vehicles were thought of as being a long way from market readiness, but now it appears that they’re only a few years away from public roads. While there are still hurdles to overcome, governments and businesses must…
Canada’s second-largest automotive manufacturing company, Linamar, is an internationally recognized corporation with 59 plants throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. Linamar provides a significant benefit to southern Ontario’s economy, employing over 25,000 workers and generating more than $6 billion in annual sales. Recently, Linamar was awarded $99 million in automotive business grants through two government…
The Government of Canada has recently announced funding support for 11 automotive research and development projects which will have a lasting impact on the sector. Each of the awarded businesses will leverage research grants through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), a newly launched program which seeks to offset a portion of costs for highly-innovative R&D…
DESCH Canada Ltd. is a Cambridge, Ontario-based automotive manufacturing company that makes and distributes industrial machinery parts such as crankshafts, gearboxes and clutch and brake combinations. Headquartered in Arnsberg, Germany as DESCH Antriebstechnik CmbH & Co, KG, this international company is a market leader and global distributor that values teams and tradition, while fostering innovation….
Lakeside Plastics Ltd. is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of plastic injection-molded automotive products. Based in Windsor, Ontario, the company is a top supplier to General Motors and other top automotive assemblers in the region, both in Canada and the United States. Recently, Lakeside Plastics was announced as recipients of the Strategic Innovation…
This article is the 3rd of a 3-part series on automotive trends: Part 1: Intelligent Mobility Part 2: Manufacturing Materials and Processes Part 3: Vehicle Propulsion Systems Since automobiles were introduced, propulsion systems have relied on spark-ignited internal combustion engines (ICEs). These types of gasoline and diesel-based engines have been improved over time, however are…
Ontario has partnered with four companies in the Stratford and Perth County to support funding for facility expansion and to purchase equipment. As a result of these business expansion projects, 71 new jobs will be created and will support the long-term retention of another 610 jobs. The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides up to 10-15%…