MARI’s journey began with a single challenge. In 2018, engineers were tasked with automating the precision sanding of car roofs for Magna International, a leading Canadian automotive technology company.
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Advanced Manufacturing
Mars invests $40M in Newmarket plant as part of Ontario upgrades
Mars, Inc. announced the completion of a $180-million investment to accelerate manufacturing innovation and workplace modernization across its four Ontario facilities, with $40 million going directly to the Mars Snacking plant in Newmarket.
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Ontario strengthening auto parts manufacturing in Newmarket; Eurospec Manufacturing receives $150,000 in O-AMP funding
In support of EuroSpec’s $307,000 facility investment, Ontario is providing $150,000 in funding through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP).
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GWLRA enters industrial strata development with spec build in Richmond Hill
GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) is entering the industrial strata market with a 120,486-square-foot, 14-unit speculative development called Leslie Link just north of Toronto in Richmond Hill.
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Canada announces strategic investments in sovereign space launch and invests in 3 other companies including Markham headquartered NordSpace
Amid a more complex and unpredictable security environment, Canada is taking decisive actions to strengthen its security and sovereignty and to reinforce the resilience and long-term strength of the country.
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F-35 supplier spotlight: Vaughan, Ontario’s LHM delivering complex landing gear for the global fleet
The global F-35 program is taking flight, and it’s being powered by Canadian companies. Approximately 30 Canadian companies from coast-to-coast are contributing to the $3.2 million worth of Canadian parts and technology that are already part of each and every jet. LHM Technologies Inc., a Solestra Group company, is one of those suppliers.
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$1.7M provincial grant helping Newmarket firm protect jobs amid U.S. tariffs
Exco Engineering has received $1,700,800 to help protect local jobs and restore critical supply chains to Ontario in the face of rising threats of U.S. tariffs on automotive tooling.
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Ontario welcomes over $11.6 Million manufacturing investment by Eco Guardian in Aurora
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $11,659,975 by Eco Guardian, a manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly, compostable food packaging solutions, to increase their domestic manufacturing capabilities and create 42 new, good-paying jobs in Aurora.
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Canada makes first RDII investments in Ontario with $15 million for CDL Defence and Aurora-based Wolf Advanced Technology
Aurora-based Wolf, which was founded in 1999, develops rugged, high-performance embedded computing systems for aerospace and defence companies globally.
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APR Beauty: Action, Perfection, Revolution and a Fresh Start in Richmond Hill
In 2025, APR Beauty relocated to a 100,000-square-foot refurbished facility in Richmond Hill, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The new site includes a 20,000-square-foot Research and Innovation Laboratory, expanding the company’s production and creative capabilities.
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Newmarket-based manufacturing firm, Palcam Technologies, gets $3.75M boost as part of federal auto strategy
The federal government is providing a Newmarket manufacturer a $3.75 million boost as part of its efforts to strengthen the Canadian auto sector.
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F-35 supplier spotlight: specialized actuation manufacturing at Vaughan, Ontario’s Ben Machine
For more than two decades, Vaughan-based Ben Machine has been a part of that effort, contributing to the development and manufacturing of the F-35’s actuation system through its specialized dip brazing expertise.
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The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) supports a nearly $70 Million investment to establish nine Regional Technology Development Sites across Ontario
OVIN is investing $17.5 million to establish nine Regional Technology Development Sites that will catalyze the development, testing and commercialization of automotive, transportation, and mobility solutions.
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Markham headquartered Nordspace to team up with German researchers to advance 3D-printed rocket engines
NordSpace founder and CEO Rahul Goel said the project represents a “crucial step” for the startup to “work with world-leading technology partners in Germany to bring additive manufacturing breakthroughs that will directly benefit Canada’s industrial base.”
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Markham-based CES Transformers Steps Up to Support Electricity Transformation with Expanded Facility
CES Transformers celebrated the grand opening of its expanded facility in Markham. The new 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility is set to create more than 150 new advanced manufacturing jobs in the Markham area by 2030.
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Richmond Hill-based Wise Device: From Basement Startup to Global Gold Standard
The Richmond Hill based company is a recognized leader in optical autofocus technology, holding numerous patents and setting standards used by global giants like Intel, Corning, and Samsung.
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