Government of Canada invests in energy-efficient lighting manufacturer in Mississauga
News release
FedDev Ontario invests over $1.6 million for TDG Transit Design Group to expand and create over 20 jobs
February 23, 2024 – Mississauga, Ontario
Local businesses and entrepreneurs that are growing their operations and providing green solutions are contributing to a cleaner future for Canadians. The Government of Canada is helping them succeed now and in the future.
Today, Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre, announced an investment of over $1.6 million for TDG Transit Design Group Inc. to enhance its newly expanded facility with manufacturing capabilities to produce longer-lasting, weatherproof lighting technology to help the company enter into the aerospace, defence and security sectors. This announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and Iqra Khalid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Erin Mills.
Through this investment, TDG Transit Design Group will adopt new equipment at its newly expanded 10,000-square-foot facility to produce longer-lasting, weatherproof lighting technology and enter the aerospace, defence and security sectors. As a result, TDG Transit Design Group will be able to grow into global markets and help more businesses, organizations and transit operators reduce their energy consumption. In addition, they will create 22 highly skilled jobs across the region.
The Government of Canada proudly supports organizations aligned with our commitment to transitioning to a green and resilient economy, such as today's investment helping to create a cleaner, more resilient manufacturing sector and also a brighter future for Canadians.
Quotes
“TDG Transit Design Group’s energy-efficient products are contributing to a green and resilient economic future for all. The Government of Canada is investing in their success so they can produce made-in-Canada solutions for a clean economy.”
– The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
“Mississauga is at the centre of Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector. Through investments, like the one today for TDG Transit Design Group, we are supporting local manufacturers that are leading the way to create a cleaner environment for generations, and create good paying jobs for our communities.”
– Iqra Khalid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Erin Mills
“TDG Transit Design Group is thankful to the Government of Canada for its investment into made-in-Canada solutions. We look forward to being able to take our industry-leading green LED technology as successfully deployed globally into the rail industry and being able to scale up to support the aerospace, defence and security sector both in Canada and abroad by continuing to develop, design, and manufacture cutting-edge technology right here at home.”
– Marc Gagné, President and CEO, TDG Transit Design Group
Quick facts
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Established in 1989, Mississauga-based TDG Transit Design Group Inc. is a family-owned company that designs and manufactures LED lighting systems for the rail transit industry. The company supplies to global rail companies, such as Alstom, Siemens, and Hitachi, and employs more than 100 staff in Canada and more than 30 staff globally.
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TDG’s interior and exterior lighting can be found in all major rail transit systems across Canada, including VIA Rail, GO Transit, Toronto’s TTC, Montreal’s STM, Vancouver’s Skytrain and Calgary and Edmonton’s LRT systems.
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Since 2015, FedDev Ontario has invested over $140 million in 170 projects across the Mississauga census division, estimated to create and maintain over 14,000 jobs.
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Since November 2015, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has invested over $820 million in over 375 manufacturing projects, creating over 12,250 jobs and maintaining nearly 11,640 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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