Dajcor Aluminum to add jobs in Chatham

The Ontario government is partnering with Dajcor Aluminum Ltd. to invest in technology and grow its business, creating 35 new jobs and retaining 140 positions in Chatham.

The company designs and manufactures extruded and fabricated aluminum components used in numerous applications including automotive, marine, construction, bathroom fixtures and sliding door runners. With just over $1 million in support from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, the company is investing in new fabrication equipment that will increase capacity and efficiency while also enabling Dajcor to expand into new markets with more technically demanding components. Examples of new business opportunities that Dajcor is exploring because of this investment include components for light rail transit door assemblies, ventilation systems, LED light enclosures and high-end furniture tracks. The project has a total value of just over $10.2 million and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.

The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund is helping to create jobs and diversify the economy by encouraging regional businesses to pursue innovation and new markets. The funds cover up to 15 per cent of eligible project costs, with the recipient company funding the remainder from its own resources. This leveraging of private sector investment provides enhanced value for taxpayers.

Canadian-owned Dajcor Aluminum was launched in 2010, saving many of the jobs after the former Daymond Aluminum went into receivership.

“Dajcor’s ‘All Under One Roof’ approach sets us apart by combining design, extruding, fabricating/machining, and anodizing,” said Mike Kilby, president and owner of Dajcor. “This enables our team to deliver lower production costs, superior quality control, and some of the shortest lead times in the industry. This investment in new technology continues Dajcor’s evolution and adds even greater flexibility and technical capabilities for our valued customers.”