Amid economic uncertainty, Aylmer is marking a series of wins that will bring more than 100 jobs to town. Over the past few months, there has been new interest in the AIM Industrial Park. It currently houses only one facility. But by the end of 2027, one-third will be occupied by a single employer, said CAO Andy Grozelle. “Our initial estimates are 60 to 100 jobs. They might be phased in over several years,” he explained. The company that paid over $4 million to be part of the industrial park is Lynden Door. The U.S.-based manufacturer already operates an Alliance Door Products distribution warehouse in St. Thomas, but Grozelle states the firm is seeking a manufacturing facility in eastern Canada. “It’ll be over 100,000 square feet, building. So, it’s going to be a sizable development. And it’s going to be one of the larger employers in Aylmer when all is said and done,” said Grozelle. Aylmer beat out as many as eight other municipalities, offering tax and development charge breaks as part of its incentive package. Beyond Lynden Door, there are other developments slated to arrive. Among them is a small-scale automotive development. With its addition, the $6 million taxpayers put into the park has been paid. But on the other side of the coin, with few lots left, Grozelle concedes there may soon be a need for more land. “We have sold off a lot of industrial land around Aylmer, and we are currently in the boundary adjustment negotiations with Malahide about securing more land for the future of Aylmer,” he added. CTV News reached out to Alliance and Lynden Door representatives for comment but did not hear back by publication time.
