Check Out A Couple Of Our Projects In The News

Our journey began in March 2023 when volunteer speaker Elisa Kilbourne shared her poignant story with the J-AAR team. Moved by her message, the company adopted Threads of Life as their charity of choice for the year. Throughout 2023, J-AAR organized various fundraising events, including golf tournaments and staff gatherings, alongside donating a percentage from sales of branded merchandise. Our efforts culminated in a grand gesture this spring, as J-AAR Limited presented Threads of Life with a staggering cheque of $105,495 at their annual meeting. This incredible contribution stands as a testament to J-AAR's unwavering dedication to supporting the families served by Threads of Life. Great job team! To read the article click here: Threads of Life eNews: April 2024 (constantcontact.com)

The Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition (CNSBC) brings together teams from Canadian universities and international participants, including the Western Engineering Steel Bridge (WESB) team. Each year, teams design and fabricate model steel bridges according to CNSBC regulations. At the competition, sponsored by J-AAR, these bridges are speed-built and subjected to rigorous lateral and vertical load testing to assess their structural integrity and feasibility. J-AAR sponsored WECCA for the 2023-2024 school year, supporting their participation in the competition held in Laval, Quebec. This sponsorship provided WECCA with crucial resources to excel in creating a competitive canoe and succeeding at the event. Through J-AAR's support, WECCA members had the opportunity to showcase their talents and connect with potential career opportunities within the engineering industry.

We are excited to introduce you to the latest addition to London's skyline

We were thrilled to have completed our latest project in Stratford, Ontario, which aimed to enhance pedestrian safety in the city. Collaborating closely with the City of Stratford, J-AAR successfully installed three new pedestrian crosswalks at key locations. These crosswalks were designed to improve safety for pedestrians, offering designated areas for crossing busy streets. Equipped with modern safety features such as flashing lights and clear signage, they effectively alerted drivers to the presence of pedestrians. At J-AAR, our commitment to creating safe and accessible spaces for everyone remains unwavering. We take pride in our contribution to this project and are confident in its positive impact on pedestrian safety in Stratford. Read more about the project here: My Stratford Now: Three new pedestrian crosswalks coming to Stratford Thank you for your support.

We are thrilled to announce the completion of the Southdale and Colonel Talbot Roundabout Project, a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to improve the city's infrastructure. This project, a collaboration between J-AAR and the City of London, has been a labor of love, aimed at enhancing traffic flow and safety in one of the fastest-growing areas of our city. The new two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road is now open, three weeks ahead of schedule. This roundabout is not just a piece of infrastructure; it's a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. It's designed to make your commute smoother and safer, whether you're driving, walking, or cycling. We understand that construction projects can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process. We are immensely proud to have played a pivotal role in this project, and we are excited about the positive impact it will have on the London community. At J-AAR, we are dedicated to building better roads for Londoners. We believe that investing in our infrastructure is essential for the growth and prosperity of our city. We are committed to continuing our work in London and beyond, creating spaces that inspire, innovate, and endure. We encourage you to read more about this project here: CTV News :Three weeks ahead of schedule: Southdale-Colonel Talbot roundabout set to open London Cananda: New two-lane roundabout at Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road fully opens on Monday, November 20 Thank you for your support and patience throughout this process.

J-AAR is proud to announce we have reached an agreement to acquire another respected family business in London; Walmsley Brothers Ltd. Founded by Norm, Fred, Russ, George Walmsley in 1956, Walmsley Brothers has been a leader in large paving projects across southwestern Ontario, known for their commitment to high quality asphalt products and customer service. "Wainsley Bros Paving Ltd. is a natural fit with J-AAR, it will allow us to expand our heavy civil construction services in Southwestern Ontario. Walmsley's paving operations will be merged and expanded into the existing roadbuilding activities of J-AAR. The Walmsley family has built an impressive legacy of quality workmanship and reliable service over the years and we are looking forward to working with them to build on that strong foundation as we expand our commitment to being a leading provider of heavy civil construction products and services." — Jonathan Aarts The asphalt material supply will become a division of J-AAR. It will draw on the support and experience of other related J-AAR groups for logistics, maintenance, quality control and manufacturing expertise. "Through this integration, we expect to provide greater value to our clients through: improved cost, quality, scheduling and coordination; while being able to maintain the reliability, value and quality that both Walmsley Brothers and J-AAR are known for. The merger provides additional career opportunities for the team members of Walmsley and the J-AAR." says Ryan Aarts, President of J-AAR. "We are very excited to add this highly respected team along with the ability to provide asphalt products and services to our customers in Southwestern Ontario." With open arms, J-AAR extends a warm welcome to all of the existing Walmsley Bros. employees. We are looking forward to continued growth in becoming a leading supplier of heavy civil construction products and services in Southwestern Ontario, continuing to build lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations on every project. J-AAR is a leading provider of construction products and services in Ontario through an uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation, foresight, integrity, initiative and aggressive performance.