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Province investing $1 million in support of company expansion

January 30, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

In support of a Collingwood company’s investment of $7,301,000 to boost its manufacturing and create 20 new, well-paying jobs over the next five years, the Province of Ontario is providing $1 million in funding through the Regional Development Program’s Advance Manufacturing & Innovation Competitiveness.  

The funding was announced on Friday, Jan. 23, by Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson.

AGNORA Ltd. manufactures architectural glass, including jumbo and oversized glass for large projects.

“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 MPP Saunderson. “AGNORA’s investment will support growth and innovation across the local manufacturing sector and create well-paying jobs for workers and families in the region.”

With this investment, AGNORA will operate a new, fully automated insulated glass line capable of handling the largest units in North America.

Additionally, this will increase their production capacity by over 40 per cent while maintaining the exceptional quality standard that AGNORA is known for.

“AGNORA is a customer service company first, so ensuring that we have the top-performing equipment to meet our customers’ needs is critical to our long-term success,” said Richard Wilson, President, AGNORA Inc.

“Employing more than 800,000 workers across the province, Ontario’s manufacturing sector is the economic engine of our nation,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Our government is proud to support local companies like AGNORA as they expand their operations, and we thank them for their contributions to Ontario’s dynamic and growing manufacturing ecosystem.”

Ontario is investing over $220 million through its Regional Development Program to help manufacturers across the province grow while supporting distinct regional priorities.

To date, Ontario has supported more than 180 projects through the program, leveraging more than $2.5 billion in new investments and helping to create over 4,800 jobs.

The provincial government launched the Regional Development Program for Ontario’s eastern and southwestern regions in November 2019.

Through this program, businesses and municipalities can get financial support and guided access to a range of complementary services and supports.

“On behalf of the entire County, we thank the province for investing in our region, creating more jobs and further supporting one of our world-class manufacturing businesses,” said Simcoe County Wardan Basil Clarke. “AGNORA manufacturers glass that is used throughout North America, and this investment, combined with AGNORA’s commitment to growth, innovation and support for our local labour force, is welcome news as we all work together to help grow our local and regional economy.” 

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