Baird Machines is a historic industry in Woodstock and has served its community since 1890. Baird Machines was founded by Scottish-born William Baird on the Watson’s foundry site (29 Vansittart Ave). In 1901 it relocated to 14 Victoria St. Then in 1907 it relocated to its present location at 568 Dundas Street. Barid Machines provide custom welding, metal fabrication, and CNC machine shop. In 1915 A garage was added to help service automobiles and at the time was the largest garage in Woodstock.