# 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.

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- Published: 2026-10-16T16:20:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-16T16:20:29+00:00
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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.

## Data

### Federal support for Hitachi Energy

Federal investment commitment announced by Canada for the pressboard plant project in London, Ontario.

Methodology: Values are transcribed from the government release dated October 16, 2026; federal support is an announced investment commitment, not a report of cash disbursed.

| label | value | unit | period | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced federal support | 30 | million CAD | 2026-10-16 | target |

Sources: <https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/the-government-of-canada-announces-significant-investment-to-strengthen-canadas-electricity-and-forest-products-supply-chains.html> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/canada-hitachi-pressboard-factory-2026/data/canada-hitachi-pressboard-factory-2026?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/canada-hitachi-pressboard-factory-2026/data/canada-hitachi-pressboard-factory-2026?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada](<https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/10/the-government-of-canada-announces-significant-investment-to-strengthen-canadas-electricity-and-forest-products-supply-chains.html>) (Source checked: 2026-10-16; Published: 2026-10-16)

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