New Advanced Manufacturing Facility to Support Electrical Infrastructure and Create Nearly 100 Jobs
BURLINGTON, Ont. — Ontario is strengthening its advanced manufacturing sector with a $132 million investment by Tempel Canada that will expand transformer component production, support North America’s growing electricity infrastructure needs and create nearly 100 new jobs in Burlington.
The investment by Tempel Canada, a subsidiary of Worthington Steel and a manufacturer of transformer core products for power conversion and distribution, will establish a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Burlington. The project will sustain more than 200 existing jobs while adding nearly 100 new full-time positions, reinforcing Ontario’s role in North America’s manufacturing and energy supply chains.
The provincial government is supporting the expansion with $5 million through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream of the Regional Development Program (RDP).
Investment Expands Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Capacity
The new Burlington facility comes as demand for transformers and electrical infrastructure continues to rise across Canada and the United States, driven by growing electricity consumption, artificial intelligence, data centres and broader energy infrastructure investments.
Equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics and real-time data diagnostics, the new plant will more than double Tempel Canada’s operational footprint in the country. The expansion is expected to improve the company’s ability to supply transformer cores and precision electrical steel laminations used in power transmission and distribution systems.
Ontario officials say the project aligns with the province’s broader strategy to secure reliable, affordable and clean electricity while supporting long-term economic growth in industries with increasing energy requirements.
Province Highlights Ontario’s Competitive Investment Climate
Government Supports Expansion Through Regional Development Program
Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, said the investment reflects continued confidence in the province’s manufacturing sector despite ongoing global economic challenges.
“In the face of global economic uncertainty, Tempel Canada’s expansion serves as a testament to Ontario’s reputation as a stable and competitive jurisdiction for investment and growth, which has helped us attract $235 billion in new investments since 2018,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Through the Regional Development Program, our government is proud to support this forward-looking project which will not only create high-value jobs for our local workers but further position the province as a critical link across North America’s manufacturing supply chain.”
The Regional Development Program, introduced in 2019, provides financial support to businesses and municipalities investing in new technologies, equipment and workforce development. According to the province, the program has helped attract more than $2.8 billion in private-sector investment while creating over 6,000 jobs across Ontario.
Tempel Canada Focuses on Long-Term Growth
Company Says New Facility Will Support Customers Across North America
Tempel Canada says the Burlington expansion represents a long-term investment in both its operations and the continent’s evolving electrical infrastructure.
“This facility reflects our long-term commitment to our customers, our employees and the future of electrical infrastructure across North America,” said Ivan Meltzer, President of Tempel Canada. “We appreciate Ontario’s partnership and support through the AMIC program, which helped accelerate this investment in Burlington. We’re excited to build on the strong foundation our team has created here and continue growing alongside our customers and the community for years to come.”
The company manufactures transformer cores and electrical steel laminations that are essential components in electrical transmission and distribution equipment used by utilities and industrial customers.
Energy Demand Drives Manufacturing Growth
Provincial officials say rising electricity demand has increased the importance of expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for critical infrastructure.
Ontario is currently advancing what it describes as the province’s largest electricity transmission expansion in recent history. Since 2022, the government has prioritized 13 major transmission projects representing a combined investment of $6.6 billion and more than 1,600 kilometres of new transmission lines designed to connect over 5,500 megawatts of additional capacity.
Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce said strengthening local supply chains will play a key role in supporting these infrastructure investments.
“As we lead Canada’s largest expansion of electricity generation and transmission in decades, Ontario is on a mission to buy more products stamped with ‘Made-in-Canada’. Tempel Canada’s investment will strengthen our domestic supply chains, ensuring Ontario has the critical equipment needed to deliver reliable and affordable electricity for families and businesses. Together, we are creating good-paying jobs, attracting investment and building a more self-reliant economy.”
Oakville North–Burlington MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos said the investment will deliver long-term benefits for both workers and the regional economy.
“Our government is proud to support Tempel Canada’s $132 million investment in Burlington with $5 million through the Regional Development Program. This investment strengthens Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector, supports more than 300 jobs, reinforces our province’s critical energy supply chains and helps ensure Ontario has the skilled workforce and industrial capacity needed to power our growing economy. By partnering with innovative manufacturers like Tempel Canada, we are protecting Ontario’s economic future, creating opportunities for workers and families, and building a stronger, more competitive province.”
Ontario Continues Manufacturing Investment Strategy
Ontario says its Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness program has committed more than $55 million to over 55 companies and organizations, helping leverage approximately $700 million in private-sector investment and creating more than 1,300 jobs. Applications for the latest funding round remain open until November 5, 2026.
The province says continued investments in advanced manufacturing, energy infrastructure and skilled workers are intended to strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness while supporting long-term economic growth across key industrial sectors.