Canada backs first domestic transformer pressboard plant
Ottawa committed C$30 million to Hitachi Energy’s London, Ontario facility, which is planned to produce up to 20,000 tonnes of insulation material a year.
Event / data period: 2026-10-16
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The Canadian government announced C$30 million for Hitachi Energy Canada’s C$478.8 million project to build the country’s first electrical-grade pressboard manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. The support comprises C$20 million from the Strategic Response Fund and C$10 million from the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program.
The facility is planned to produce up to 20,000 tonnes a year of pressboard and laminated insulation for high-voltage transformers. Hitachi Energy said it aims to increase its Canadian workforce from about 1,250 to 1,765, including more than 100 new jobs at the London site; output will supply its Varennes, Quebec transformer operations and other manufacturers.
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Federal support for Hitachi Energy
Federal investment commitment announced by Canada for the pressboard plant project in London, Ontario.
- Announced federal support
- 30 million CAD
- 2026-10-16 · Target
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Values are transcribed from the government release dated October 16, 2026; federal support is an announced investment commitment, not a report of cash disbursed.
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