Government of Canada invests in Brampton-based manufacturer to grow domestic supply chains
News release
FedDev Ontario invests over $4.7 million for A. Berger Precision Ltd. to increase domestic production, support research and development collaboration, and create 15 jobs
September 8, 2023 – Brampton, Ontario
The Government of Canada is investing in local advanced manufacturers to provide them with the tools they need to scale up and create new jobs in communities across the country.
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Brampton West, announced over $4.7 million for A. Berger Precision Ltd. (A. Berger), to increase domestic production and create 15 jobs in machine operating and engineering.
A. Berger Precision Ltd. is an advanced manufacturer that specializes in high-precision milled and machined components for the automotive, aerospace, hydraulics, defense, medical and industrial equipment sectors. Through this investment, A. Berger will adopt new technologies to increase made-in-Canada production of larger, and more complex parts, as well as strengthen the company’s footprint in North America.
This investment will also help the company improve its research and development capacity so it can experiment with new techniques and materials. It will also be able to collaborate with post-secondary institutions, contributing to future improvements to its operations, such as reducing production downtimes, increasing tooling life and decreasing quality defects.
The Government of Canada is investing in people to drive innovation and growth so they can reach their potential and develop new possibilities for our country so we can all succeed.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is making smart investments to ensure Canadian manufacturers have what they need to reach their potential by producing made-in-Canada solutions and create new possibilities for growth. Today’s investment in A. Berger Precision Ltd. will create jobs, drive economic growth in Brampton, and support the resiliency of Canadian manufacturing.”
– The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
“Today’s investment in A. Berger Precision Ltd. will help the Brampton community further develop its network of incredible talent and leading-edge innovation in the evolving manufacturing sector. The strength of this region is built on its innovators and today’s investment will provide them with the tools to succeed for the future, as well as create 15 new jobs across Brampton.”
– The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Brampton West
“A. Berger Precision Ltd. believes its success is built on three main areas - People, Technology and Sustainability. With the help of the funding from FedDev Ontario, we are able to purchase state-of-the-art innovative technology, allowing us to increase our manufacturing efficiencies, and compete globally.“
– Alexander Berger, President, A. Berger Precision Ltd.
Quick facts
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Established in 1979, A. Berger Precision Ltd. is the Canadian subsidiary of Germany-based Berger Group.
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A. Berger Precision Ltd. is Berger Group’s sole Canadian operation, which also serves as its North American headquarters. The company employs 150 staff and operates from a 100,000-square-foot facility in Brampton that is fully Industry 4.0 enabled. The Canadian operation primarily supplies to the group’s clients in North America, including GM, Continental, Bosch, BorgWarner, Helios Technologies and Hilite.
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Since 2015, FedDev Ontario has invested nearly $50 million in over 100 projects across Brampton, estimated to create and maintain over 1,300 jobs.
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Edward Hutchinson
Press Secretary, Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca
FedDev Ontario
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