1,100 EV sector jobs possible at new parts factory being built near Windsor's airport
Canadian-owned Minth Group pledges $300M investment
Work on a new automotive parts manufacturing plant being built in Windsor, Ont., is underway.
The nearly 380,000-square-foot factory will go up on surplus airport land on Cabana Road East. It will represent the first phase of a "multi-building manufacturing campus," according to the owner, Minth Group.
It will make cases for electric vehicle batteries, and is expected to be open by September.
The Canadian-owned company says it's a $300 million investment, meant to support the company's growing demand for aluminum, steel, and plastic components for electric and hybrid vehicle battery trays, structures and exterior trim.
The province is doling out a $40 million loan to help secure the deal.
Ontario's minister of economic development and job creation says it will create "good-paying" jobs, despite the current trade war conditions.
"[It] demonstrates that despite U.S. tariffs and in the face of global uncertainty, Ontario remains a world-class destination for investment and manufacturing," said Vic Fedeli.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says it's a testament to the border city's growing leadership in the automotive sector.
"This new facility, coupled with significant job creation and investment, will not only bolster our local economy, but also solidify Windsor's position as a hub for next-generation vehicle innovation," said Dilkens.
With files from Dalson Chen