Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program
Laval Tool & Mould Ltd
$75,000.00
Al2O3 Coatings on Aluminum molds for Enhancing Eear Resistance
FY 2026-27 · 2026-09-07
Summary
This project will validate plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) technology for producing Al2O3 coatings on aluminum compression moulds to improve wear resistance and durability while maintaining the manufacturing and thermal advantages of aluminum tooling.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Maidstone|Maidstone, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
102999109
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-03-30
Agreement Number
1046593
Agreement Start Date
2026-09-07
Agreement Title
Al2O3 Coatings on Aluminum molds for Enhancing Eear Resistance
Agreement Title (French)
Revêtements d’Al₂O₃ sur des moules en aluminium pour améliorer la résistance à l’usure
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity. | Les projets du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle favorisent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l'innovation technologique et renforcent l'écosystème canadien de l'innovation en créant de nouvelles capacités industrielles.
Description
This project will validate plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) technology for producing Al2O3 coatings on aluminum compression moulds to improve wear resistance and durability while maintaining the manufacturing and thermal advantages of aluminum tooling.
Description (French)
Ce projet validera la technologie d’oxydation électrolytique au plasma (PEO) pour la production de revêtements d’Al₂O₃ sur des moules de compression en aluminium, afin d’améliorer la résistance à l’usure et la durabilité tout en conservant les avantages thermiques et de fabrication de l’outillage en aluminium.
Expected Results
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats attendus du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle du CNRC sont axés sur la croissance des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) grâce à l’innovation et à la création de richesse pour le Canada.
Federal Riding
Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore
Federal Riding (French)
Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore
Federal Riding Number
35118
NAICS Code
333511
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle
Program Purpose
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Program Purpose (French)
Les contributions versées aux entreprises en vertu du Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle ont pour objectif d’apporter un soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) afin qu’elles puissent approfondir leurs connaissances en matière d’innovation et renforcer leur capacité d’innovation, de croissance et de création de richesse pour le Canada.
Recipient Business Number
102999109
Recipient City
Maidstone|Maidstone
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Laval Tool & Mould Ltd
Recipient Operating Name
Laval International
Recipient Postal Code
N0R 1K0
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q2-1046593
