In Short: Golden Windows Announces $30M Expansion in Waterloo

Overview:

In a move that highlights Waterloo’s growing importance as a hub for advanced manufacturing, Golden Windows is expanding its local facility with a $30M investment. This expansion will see the construction of a new 240,000 square-foot facility, designed to boost production capabilities and introduce new product lines aimed at Toronto’s high-rise construction market.

Highlights:

• Golden Windows is investing $30M to build a new 240,000 square-foot facility at its Kitchener facility, significantly increasing its manufacturing capacity. 

• The expansion will generate 50 new, good-paying jobs in the region. 

• The Ontario government is providing Golden Windows with over $4.5M in funding through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) stream of the Regional Development Program (RDP) to support this expansion. 

• Mike Harris, MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga, remarked, “This funding will help expand Golden Windows’ capabilities, create more local jobs, and launch them into the commercial and high-rise markets. As a result, more people and areas, including Toronto, will become acquainted with a product and company that exemplify the quality our region can produce.” 

Read the press release for more details. 

Why it matters:

Golden Windows’ expansion reinforces Waterloo Region’s position as a key player in Ontario’s manufacturing sector. The new jobs and increased production capacity not only benefit the local economy but also highlight the region’s potential as a strategic location for business growth and innovation. For international business leaders considering expansion, this investment is a clear indicator of the supportive business environment and growth opportunities available in Waterloo. 

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