Another economic shot in the arm for St. Thomas with this announcement Thursday morning.
That was Filomena Tassi, minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
The expansion at the Highbury Avenue plant will create and maintain 45 jobs, with construction already underway.
It’s another indicator of the re-industrialization of southwestern Ontario.
That was the observation from London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos.
He added the federal funding through FedDev Ontario increases “the global competitiveness of our auto-part manufacturers.”
The funding also enables Amino to enter into the EV market and create and maintain over 45 jobs.
Something that brings a smile to the face of Mayor Joe Preston.
Tassi characterizes St. Thomas as one of southern Ontario’s manufacturing powerhouses.
Amino will expand its facility by 42,000 sq. ft. and add a new automotive parts manufacturing line including battery compartments for the EV market, a critical consideration added Tassi.
Preston has nothing but praise for Amino and its talented workforce.
Amino set up shop in St. Thomas in 2002 and employs more than 60 which has resulted in the city having a close and warm relationship with the firm, stresses Preston.
Amino manufactures automotive body, steel and aluminum parts for the heavy truck, aerospace, bus, agriculture and construction industries.
