A North American manufacturer of insulated metal panels, walk-in coolers and freezers has opened its third plant - and first in Ontario - in Strathroy.
Norbec's $45 million, 150,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility on Wright Street will allow the company to expand its product range and better serve customers across a variety of industries.
President Jan Lembregts said the new plant will create 70 new jobs for local workers - from plant managers to production operators, engineers, and maintenance staff - once it's fully operational.
"Norbec is committed to being an employer of choice, offering our employees a modern and comfortable workplace that embodies our commitment to quality and innovation, and we are immensely proud to be opening our first plant in Ontario," said Lembregts. "With its proximity to London and Sarnia, this new plant will establish Norbec as a go-to local supplier in Ontario and help establish Middlesex County as a leader in specialized architectural manufacturing. This facility represents a significant step in our growth strategy, allowing us to better serve our customers in Ontario and the booming Midwest U.S. markets."
The company said over 400 people were involved in building the new facility, which took 14 months to complete.
Strathroy-Caradoc Mayor Colin Grantham is pleased to welcome Norbec to the community.
"Their significant investment is a strong indicator of the health of our region. On behalf of the municipality congratulations to Norbec and we look forward to a long relationship," Grantham said.
Norbec was founded in 1982 and has well-established facilities in Boucherville and Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.