Over $8.9M Manufacturing Investment by Evonik Canada Inc. in Maitland Site Announced

Maitland – Evonik Canada Inc. announced on Thursday the investment of more than $8.9 million to boost local manufacturing and create five new jobs while retaining twenty-nine other good-paying jobs at their Maitland site in Augusta Township.

The announcement was made at Evonik’s Maitland facility on Thursday, October 10th by Evonik Canada President, Douglas Woods.

In support of Evonik Canada’s investment, the Government of Ontario is providing Evonik Canada with $1,249,853 in funding through the Regional Development Program’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund for their project.

“Evonik is very appreciative of the Ontario government’s support of our efforts at the Maitland site,” said Douglas Woods, President of Evonik Canada. “I am confident this strategic investment will springboard additional growth for the company and the region.”

“Our government is building a strong Ontario and creating the conditions for a stronger, growing economy by supporting key investments in our community,” said MPP Clark. “Evonik Canada’s investment provides a significant boost to our local manufacturing sector, as we continue to create good-paying jobs for workers and families in Leeds and Grenville.”

The investment includes the purchase of new equipment to manufacture new grades of hydrogen peroxide, allowing the company to expand their operations at the Maitland plant.

“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome this capital investment by Evonik Canada and the Government of Ontario within our industrial park,” said Jeff Shaver, Mayor, of Augusta Township. “Investing in local manufacturing and jobs leads to new residents coming to our township and area communities. Augusta prides itself on having an ‘easy-to-do-business

“The Leeds Grenville manufacturing sector is critical to our regional economy. The investment by Evonik and the Province demonstrates future growth opportunities in Maitland and the region while sustaining our strong workforce and its well-paying jobs,” said Nancy Peckford, Warden, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

The Ontario government said it is investing $180 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 130 projects through the program, leveraging more than $1.8 billion in new investments and helping to create over 3,400 jobs.

“Our government is proud to support local manufacturers across the province as they grow and expand their operations,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “We thank Evonik Canada for their investment and for contributing to our province’s dynamic and growing manufacturing sector.”