Western Fair Association Proud to Welcome J-AAR to The District as new Naming Rights Partner for Agriplex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 27, London, ON – Western Fair Association a large, local, leading Agricultural Society and J-AAR a distinguished local, leader in the Construction Industry and a premier material supplier for the same, have joined forces to collaborate on growing and developing community, consumer and industry events. Today, the two companies united their teams, announcing the renaming of the Agriplex, to the J-AAR Expo Centre, marking a new chapter for both organizations.

The 126,000 square foot venue has been home to a variety of consumer/trade shows, concerts, and community events including Eastern Canada’s largest indoor Farm Show, The London Wine & Food Show, The National Poultry Show, thousands of high school and college graduations, the annual Western Fair and more. Since its inception in 2003, the venue has hosted over 500 events, seeing hundreds of thousands of Southwestern Ontarians through its doors each year.

“We couldn’t be happier about this partnership with J-AAR. Our organizations are different in theory, but our values align. We are both committed to excellence and innovation in our own industries and customer satisfaction is a top priority for both of us. The fact that WFA and J-AAR are also extremely community focused – looking for the best experiences for the communities we serve, is exciting. We are looking forward to what we can do together.” – Reg Ash, CEO, Western Fair Association.

“J-AAR is a team built on high-standards and maximizing the potential in every project we take part in. Our partnership with the Western Fair Association is an extension of this mission. Having the J-AAR name displayed on a facility that has been integral in delivering community programming, and on a site that is iconic and has such a long and proud history as the Western Fair District is a partnership we are proud to be a part of. It takes our commitment to the community we serve to the next level, and we are excited about the possibilities of this relationship.” – Ryan Aarts, CEO, J-AAR

The 10-year agreement includes hosting multiple events and meetings for the J-AAR company and industry events, along with Western Fair District’s large catalogue of owned and operated events and third-party rentals and some exciting new possibilities planned for the future. Beginning in September of 2025 the partnership will collaborate to bring an exciting new free family attraction to the 2025 Western Fair “MEGA Machines” a next-level touch-a-truck experience. Kids of all ages will be able to marvel at the size and power of many of the vehicle's J-AAR and their partner companies use to build amazing spaces in our community. Located inside the J-AAR Expo Centre the new attraction will ignite people’s curiosity and fascination with the world of building making for an unforgettable memory and a unique learning opportunity for all.

About Western Fair Association:
The Western Fair District (WFD) is a multi-faceted, not for profit, Agricultural Society, based in the heart of London, Ontario. WFD is a member driven organization supported by an extensive group of volunteers and staff. Through its programming and facilities, it is a leading year-round agriculture, entertainment, commercial, sports and recreation destination for residents of the city of London and far beyond, anchored by its signature event, the annual Western Fair.

About J-AAR
The J-AAR team is dedicated to building upon the exceptional legacy of growth and diversification established 43 years ago by the companies’ founder, John Aarts, whose passion for high standards was evident through everything he pursued. J-AAR is committed to being the superior provider of construction products and services in Ontario through an uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation, foresight, integrity, initiative and aggressive performance.

For more information:

Western Fair Association 

Tanner Poortinga 

Marketing & Communications Manager 

226-210-5057 

tpoortinga [at] westernfairdistrict.com (tpoortinga[at]westernfairdistrict[dot]com)

J-AAR 

Nick Wilton 

Marketing Specialist 

519-652-2104 

nwilton [at] j-aar.com (nwilton[at]j-aar[dot]com)