AarKel Tool and Die Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Wallaceburg|Wallaceburg, ON · grants and contributions register · Lambton–Kent–Middlesex

AarKel Tool and Die Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 9 agreements; $10.3M value; 2 departments; 5 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0BKBP301N5 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “AarKel Tool and Die Inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/aarkel-tool-and-die-inc/

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9agreements
$10.3Mvalue
2departments
5programs

Largest agreements

1019301$8.5Mvalue2025start2028end

To expand capacity to produce giga tooling.

814821$470Kvalue2019start2020end

The project is to add capability and enhance diversification beyond the automotive industry through acquisition of advanced equipment

Agreement$345Kvalue2016start–end
Automated Job Quoting and Manufacture-Process Planning$345Kvalue2016start2019end

Developing a new software system to automate quoting efficiency and accuracy.

Agreement$317Kvalue2015start–end
Complete Die 3D Printing$160Kvalue2026start2027end

This project aims to develop a fully functional plastic injection mold using additive manufacturing technologies. This involves integrating advanced venting and conformal cooling strategies to improve overall part quality and mold durability, enabling high-performance tooling.

Robotic Polishing$75.0Kvalue2025start2026end

Automated robotic polishing on surfaces of plastic injection moulds and die cast inserts to reduce repetitive strain injury, lost time and reduced labour hours. To make our industry more competitive so we can grow our business

Market Expansion through Mexico and Europe$48.4Kvalue2019start2020end

AarKel Tool and Die Inc. will be participating in a tradeshow, traveling to key markets, and ma marketing tools to expand our capacity in four target regions: Mexico, Spain, Germany and UK.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$22.4Kvalue2023start2023end

The Project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm.

Departments

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2agreements$9.0Mvalue2programs
  • Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
  • Steel and Aluminum Initiative

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

National Research Council Canada7agreements$1.3Mvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Years

20261agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20252agreements$8.6Mvalue2programs
  • Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20231agreements$22.4Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20192agreements$518Kvalue2programs
  • Steel and Aluminum Initiative
  • CanExport
20162agreements$690Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20151agreements$317Kvalue0programs

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.