Ontario has announced it is investing $3.3 million in Ontario Truss & Wall located in Foxboro.
The announcement was made at the company’s facility on Monday.
Ontario Truss & Wall manufactures and resells wood building products that are used in residential, commercial and agricultural construction.
As part of the announcement, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products Kevin Holland says that the funding will be used as part of a multi-million dollar expansion project.
“Our funding for this more-than-$11-million project will help Ontario Truss & Wall create 13 new jobs, retain 50 existing jobs, and project an additional 100 indirect jobs supported by the company’s operations. Those are powerful numbers,” Minister Holland said in his announcement.
“We’re empowering this successful business to continue building this region as it has for over 40 years.”
Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products Kevin Holland announcing over $3.3 million in funding for Ontario Truss & Wall for their expansion project. July 6, 2026. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)
The company has been in operation in Foxboro since 1982.
Holland described the expansion project.
“Our investment will support installing advanced technology in expanding this facility by 20,000 square feet, helping Ontario Truss & Wall boost production by 67%, enabling higher quality, lower cost manufacturing that will expand the company’s market reach and deliver more forest products to growing communities.” Holland explained.
Money will be coming from the provincial government’s Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program.
According to a release, the province says that close to $98 million in funding has been approved under the program, which also includes the province claiming it secured an added $540 million in external investments that they say reinforce forest sector productivity.
(L-R) Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis, President and CEO of Ontario Forest Industries Association Ian Dunn, Executive Director of Woodworks Ontario Steven Street, President of Ontario Truss & Wall Andrew Bryden, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products Kevin Holland, Hastings—Lennox and Addington MPP Ric Bresee. July 6, 2026. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)
Quotes
“Ontario’s forestry and wood manufacturing sectors support tens of thousands of jobs across the province and are at the centre of our construction supply chain. As our government delivers on our plan to protect Ontario, we are proud to support Ontario Truss & Wall’s expansion as they increase the production of made-in-Ontario building materials, create good-paying jobs, and help meet the growing demand across our province’s construction sector.”
– Vic Fedeli
Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
“For more than 40 years, Ontario Truss and Wall has been an integral part of the local housebuilding sector, and in turn an important part of the larger forestry industry in Hastings-Lennox and Addington. With this expansion, our region is showing its capacity to support homebuilding across the province, and I am grateful to the province, through Minister Holland, for recognizing that capacity.”
– Ric Bresee
MPP, Hastings-Lennox and Addington
“We are sincerely grateful to the Ministry for its confidence in our company and its support through this expansion loan. This investment will enhance our capacity to manufacture high-quality structural building components, helping to increase the supply of homes and support the continued growth of Ontario’s housing industry. The Ministry’s partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing, creating skilled jobs, and improving housing affordability through increased construction capacity. We are proud to play a role in building the homes Ontario needs and appreciate the trust the Ministry has placed in our team.”
– Andrew Bryden
President, Ontario Truss and Wall
“The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) welcomes today’s investment. Ontario’s forest products sector is actively modernizing, leveraging advanced manufacturing sites across the province to deliver sustainable, homegrown construction materials to the marketplace. This progress is made possible by a strong provincial partnership. We commend Minister Harris and Associate Minister Holland for their leadership on the Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan and the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program, initiatives that deliver real results for our workforce and the communities that depend on us.”
– Ian Dunn
President and CEO, Ontario Forest Industries Association
“As an OSWA member, Ontario Truss and Wall demonstrates the strength of Ontario’s wood manufacturing sector and the value of investing in advanced capacity here at home. This type of investment supports jobs, boosts productivity, and helps make more Ontario-made construction materials available for the homes and communities we need.”
– Ed DeBiasio
Chair, Ontario Structural Wood Association (OSWA)
“This strategic investment strengthens Ontario’s commitment to modernization and efficiency, helping diversify the sector, boost competitiveness, and accelerate housing delivery. Off-site manufacturing facilities like Ontario Truss and Wall are modernizing construction with new delivery models and advanced wood construction methods. These advancements support jobs, enhance productivity, and expand the use of Ontario-made value-added wood products to build the homes we urgently need.”
– Steven Street
Executive Director, WoodWorks Ontario
“Local employers are an important part of building strong communities, and we are pleased to see Ontario Truss & Wall continuing to grow here in Foxboro. This investment will support the expansion of local manufacturing, create new employment opportunities and strengthen an industry that contributes to the economic success of the Foxboro and Belleville region. We thank the Province of Ontario for supporting this growth and investing in the long-term success of our community.”
– Neil Ellis
Mayor of Belleville
