The investment will expand the company’s Mount Elgin facility by about 6,800 square feet, add new equipment, and increase the power supply to the mill.
A manufacturing company in Oxford County is expanding its operations thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at boosting production and supporting local jobs.
The Ontario government announced that The Straw Boss, a Mount Elgin-based producer of clean chopped straw and pellet bedding for the equine, poultry, and farm retail industry, is investing $3,267,406 to grow its operations.
Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman said the project will help strengthen the local economy while supporting workers and families in the region.
“By supporting strategic investments from regional businesses, our government is protecting Ontario’s workers and creating the conditions for a strong, stable, and resilient economy,” Hardeman said.
The investment will expand the company’s Mount Elgin facility by about 6,800 square feet, add new equipment, and increase the power supply to the mill. The upgrades are expected to improve efficiency and increase production to meet rising demand across North America.
Owner Mike Hendriksen said the funding has already helped the company grow.
“These funds supported a 6,000 square foot expansion, helped us secure new equipment and allowed us to hire five new staff,” Hendriksen said.
Ontario contributed $483,136 toward the project through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.
