Minister of Finance and Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Visit Dajcor Aluminum Ltd.

Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy and MPP Trevor Jones toured Dajcor Aluminum’s facility in Chatham, Ontario on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The visit highlighted the importance of Ontario’s manufacturing sector and showcased Dajcor’s contribution to the local economy.

“Ontario’s manufacturing sector is a significant driver of the provincial economy, giving good-paying jobs to hundreds of thousands of workers while building world-class products – and Dajcor Aluminum is no exception. Our government was elected on a plan to rebuild our province’s economy. That’s why we’re helping local manufacturing companies invest and expand so that we can ensure the products of the future get made right here in Ontario,” said Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy.

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“Dajcor Aluminum is a manufacturing centre of excellence which supports the local economy with over 250 jobs. The future growth of the manufacturing industry throughout the Southwestern Ontario corridor relies heavily on the province’s support and it is an honour for our organization to be recognized by the Minister of Finance,” said Cindy Marks, President of Dajcor Aluminum.

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Discussions also touched on the alignment of public and private sectors in driving Ontario’s economy. "The Minister of Finance’s budget is focused on building Ontario, and at Dajcor, we believe in this vision of the public sector partnering with and supporting private industry to not only compete on the global scale but to be best in class,” said Jamie Neil, Chief Financial Officer of Dajcor Aluminum.

Following the visit, MPP Trevor Jones praised Dajcor’s efforts and contributions: “Dajcor Aluminum’s dedication to innovation and quality is propelling our economy forward. We remain committed to providing the support these businesses need to thrive and continue generating valuable jobs for our community,” said MPP Trevor Jones, Chatham-Kent-Leamington.

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Watch a glimpse of the day!

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