Durham-based D&R Custom Steel has announced an investment of $4,471,158 to grow its workforce of 65 in the Riding of Durham as they adopt new advanced processes and relocate to a larger facility.
With this investment, D&R Custom Steel will expand its operations by moving its existing Pickering facility to a new purpose-built plant in Bowmanville. This advanced manufacturing process and passivization metal washing bays will allow D&R Custom Steel to conduct this crucial metal surface treatment process in-house and on a larger scale, eliminating the need to outsource these processes to U.S. companies and reduce production lead times, said a statement.
Provincial Support
In support of this investment, Ontario is providing D&R Custom Steel with $670,674 in Amic Loan funding through the Regional Development Program.
“The Government of Ontario’s support through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (Amic) stream is a significant catalyst for D&R Custom Steel’s continued growth in Durham Region,” said Dan Engelage, company President. “This funding enables us to invest in advanced manufacturing processes and expand our capabilities in the production of stainless-steel environmental equipment for water and air treatment applications. By moving and growing our operations in Bowmanville, we are improving efficiency, enhancing competitiveness, and creating skilled jobs that will support Ontario’s manufacturing sector and essential environmental infrastructure for years to come.”
The investment was announced by Todd McCarthy, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham.
“By supporting strategic investments from regional businesses, our government is protecting Ontario’s workers and creating the conditions for a strong, stable, and resilient economy that can weather any storm,” said McCarthy. “D&R Custom Steel’s investment will support growth and innovation across the local manufacturing sector and create more well-paying jobs for workers and families in Bowmanville.”
“Clarington is pleased to be welcoming D&R Custom Steel Inc. as work begins to build a new plant in Bowmanville for its 65 workers. When the company moves into this modern, larger facility, they’ll be able to handle metal treatment right on-site and at a much larger scale, so there’s no need to send work out to U.S. companies, said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. “Clarington’s manufacturing sector is getting another big boost, as the Ganawa Company is set to expand local operations and grow their team. Forward-thinking initiatives like these mean faster production times, materials stay local, and we strengthen a ‘Made in Canada’ supply chain that’s more resilient against unpredictable trade tariffs.