Hitachi Energy invests CAD 479 million in transformer insulation factory in Canada

By Public Technologies
  • Hitachi Energy, Hitachi’s wholly owned subsidiary, will invest CAD 479 million (over USD 330 million) in London, Ontario, transformer insulation manufacturing.
  • The 21,000-square-meter factory is expected to be completed by 2028, creating over 100 permanent skilled jobs.
  • Producing transformer insulation pressboard and laminates, the facility will establish Canada’s first pressboard manufacturing line, strengthening North American supply.
  • Canada announced CAD 20 million through SRF; Ontario committed up to CAD 20 million; Natural Resources Canada provided CAD 10 million.
  • The project forms part of Hitachi Energy’s commitment to invest over USD 2 billion in North American supply chains through 2027.


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