Government of Canada to support scale-up and growth of manufacturers in the EV sector

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February 14, 2025

Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced a combined investment of over $10 million for seven manufacturers to enhance products to support the growing EV sector.

Recipient Name Project Funding Amount

Enedym Inc.

Hamilton-based company will scale its production capabilities of its magnetic free Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM), which are used to support the in-demand and cost-effective electric ground support vehicles found on an airport tarmac, including electric tow and pushback tractors.

$800,000

Forest City Castings Inc.

St. Thomas-based company will add state-of-the-art, advanced manufacturing equipment to modernize and expand its production capabilities and improve its competitiveness in castings and machining, while also supporting the EV market in the region.

$1,345,766

Palcam Technologies Ltd.

Newmarket-based company will expand its manufacturing capabilities to produce die-cast tooling for electric and lightweight vehicle components through the acquisition of new advanced equipment.

$2,000,000

Process Research Ortech Inc.

Mississauga-based company will strengthen its high-purity and environmentally friendly aluminum manufacturing product process, which can be used for applications in electric vehicles and energy storage batteries.

$1,832,667

Proventus Global

Toronto-based company will augment its operational and manufacturing capabilities to support the growth of its DC Microgrid EV fast-charging system. The units combine DC fast charging stations with integrated battery storage and solar energy production resulting in a customizable and scalable product for customers.

$1,200,000

Sinteris Canada

Blenheim-based company will enhance its competitiveness and production capabilities for custom-engineered powder metal components for new and existing automotive clients, including EV-related businesses, through the adoption of new equipment.

$1,000,000

SWTCH Energy Inc.

To accelerate the commercialization of its existing EV charging station solutions, including a Charging-as-a-Service offering.

$2,750,000

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