Hammond Manufacturing Company Ltd. in Palmerston has been granted more than $3.9 million for expansion through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the grant Friday. It will allow the 97,000 sq. ft. facility to grow to 182,000 sq. ft. “Our government will be there to support our small businesses across Ontario during this economic trade war, including right here in Perth-Wellington,” said Rae. “This nearly $4 million investment will support Hammond Manufacturing’s continued growth in Palmerston, helping protect 128 good-paying local jobs and strengthen our local economy.” The expansion will cost a total of $26,475,000. Hammond Manufacturing says it will increase automation, create a new spot-welding cell, and increase painting capacity. It will also allow the company to buy two punch laser machines, a powder coat paint line, brakes, storage racks, and other equipment. “The support provided by the government of Ontario has allowed Hammond Manufacturing to accelerate investments that strengthen our manufacturing capabilities and enhance our ability to serve customers across North America,” said Rob Hammond, CEO of Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited. “These investments are helping us expand our capacity, improve productivity, remain competitive within our industry, and position the company for sustainable long-term growth” Hammond Manufacturing specializes in the design and manufacturing of electrical and electronic enclosures, server racks and cabinets, outlet strips, small enclosures, and low-voltage electronic transformers.
