HJV Equipment will create 5 new good-paying jobs in SDG and protect 71 existing positions
Winchester — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $6,500,761 by HJV Equipment, a manufacturer of farm equipment, to expand manufacturing capabilities and create 5 new good-paying jobs in SDG. The investment was announced today by Nolan Quinn, Member of Provincial Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry.
“SDG is an incredible place to run a strong, successful business,” said Nolan Quinn, MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. “Through these investments from HJV Equipment and our government, we are creating better-paying jobs for our workers, strengthening Eastern Ontario’s vital agriculture sector, and driving a prosperous local economy.”
With this investment, HJV Equipment has built a 28,000 sq. ft. facility in Winchester which is equipped with modern equipment and technology that allows them to design and manufacture specialized farm equipment to support the agriculture industry in Eastern Ontario, including right here in SDG. Equipment manufactured at the facility will include proprietary new post-harvest processing equipment such as advanced vegetable polishers and automated coil sizing tables. The new facility will be also used to produce wash-line equipment with self-contained water reclamation systems for sorting, washing and drying root vegetables such as potatoes.
“We at HJV are excited to open this new facility in Eastern Ontario,” said David Vander Zaag, President of HJV Equipment. “Our HJV Engineering manufacturing business has grown significantly over the years building state of the art stainless steel vegetable washline and processing equipment, and this additional capacity will help us continue to grow and scale. We are grateful for the support through this Ontario program in making this possible.”
In support of this investment, the government is providing HJV Equipment with $500,000 in funding through the Regional Development Program’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF).
“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 HJV Equipment as they expand their operations, and we thank them for their contributions to Ontario’s dynamic and growing manufacturing ecosystem.”
Ontario is investing over $250 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 215 projects through the program, leveraging more than $2.8 billion in new investments and helping to create over 5,900 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 $150 million Ontario Together Trade Fund to assist local businesses in taking advantage of new interprovincial trade opportunities.
- New applications for the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) will be accepted from June 30th – September 23, 2026.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
MEDIA CONTACTS
Adrian Bugelli
Office of MPP Nolan Quinn
613-933-6513
Nolan.Quinn@pc.ola.org