Two Asian auto parts manufacturers have announced plans to build an electric vehicle parts manufacturing facility in Windsor.

A joint venture between Minth Group Ltd. and AISIN Corporation sees the planned construction of a 150,000-square-foot parts factory on surplus airport land in the city.

The expansion will build on Minth’s 379,415 sq. ft. facility already underway at 5000 Cabana Road East on 54 acres at the Windsor International Airport. That project is valued at $300 million.

The new site is expected to generate hundreds of jobs and will be instrumental in producing key aluminum, steel, and polymer-based parts for electric vehicle platforms across North America.

“The addition of a second state-of-the-art facility will not only generate more high-quality jobs but also accelerate innovation, investment, and sustainable growth,” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Invest WindsorEssex.

“We are excited to see this latest investment by Minth Group, this time as part of a joint venture with AISIN, in Windsor and the surrounding region,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “The partnership of these two global leaders in automotive innovation will have positive ripple effects across our region, further solidifying our status as the automotive and automobility capital of Canada.”

AISIN Corporation, which is headquartered in Kariya, Japan, is one of the world’s largest Tier One automotive suppliers. With over 191 consolidated companies and more than 120,000 employees worldwide, the company recorded revenues exceeding $34 billion US in its most recent fiscal year. Its operations span North America, Europe, Japan, and China, with core competencies in drivetrain systems, brake systems, powertrain, electrification components, and intelligent mobility technologies.

Minth Group continues to work closely with local developer, Rosati Construction as the design-builder for their new Windsor manufacturing facility, including all plans for future plant expansion.

Construction is following the Rosati Fast-Track Program, an approach that allows construction to begin while design is still in progress. This method accelerates approvals and shortens project timelines, ensuring efficient delivery.