In 2010, Ontario has partnered with over 60 businesses creating and supporting more than 9,000 new, good, long-term jobs that will benefit Ontario families.

With the province’s partnership, businesses have seen positive and encouraging developments in 2010:

• Max Aicher North America Inc. of Hamilton – It is re-opening a steel mill used primarily by global auto manufacturers operating in North America, and creating 300 new, good jobs.

• L-3 WESCAM of Burlington – Specializing in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems for the aerospace sector, L-3 WESCAM is expanding the next generation of aerospace systems, creating 375 jobs.

• Sandvine of Waterloo – The business is developing network solutions that will help meet growing consumer demand in more than 80 countries for new applications, creating 75 jobs.

• Ford Essex engine plant in Windsor – It will be implementing new manufacturing processes and establishing the North American Centre for Diesel and Advanced Powertrain Technology, Research and Innovation, supporting 757 jobs at the plant.

• Toyota Boshoku Canada Inc. of Woodstock – The plant produces interior components for the Toyota RAV4 vehicle and with the province’s partnership, it installed state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment which has seen the plant grow from 22 employees to 380 – creating 358 jobs.

• Roxul Inc. in Milton – Since partnering with the province to help the business manufacture new insulation used in industrial, commercial and residential buildings, Roxul has created 100 new jobs at their Milton facility.

• Huawei in Ottawa – One of the world’s leading telecommunications technology companies announced a major investment in its research and development centre which is expected to create 164 good jobs.

• Ferrero Canada of Brantford – A new, state-of-the-art confectionary manufacturing facility is helping the business upgrade equipment, expand production, and create 40 new jobs.

• Open Text in Waterloo, Richmond Hill and Ottawa – The business is developing new, innovative digital media products, while creating 400 new, good jobs.

Partnering with local business is a key component of the Open Ontario plan to create new good for Ontario families and promote economic growth.