Eaton Canada Investing $15m to Power Canada’s Electrified Future

November 25, 2024

• Eaton Canada increases production of the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards underpinning the electrification of Canada’s infrastructure
• These investments will help to meet growing demand driven by the ongoing electrification of Canada’s transport infrastructure, building systems and industrial processes

Eaton Canada is investing approximately $15 million to expand manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for its electrical solutions driven by the ongoing electrification of Canada’s economy.

These investments will expand the company’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s electrified future. With a particular focus on the electrification of the country’s transport infrastructure, building systems and industrial processes, Eaton Canada aims to complete the first phase of the project by Q3 2025, creating new manufacturing and engineering jobs in Ontario.

“The rapid electrification of our economy is driving strong demand for power distribution technologies,” said Chris Fluit, senior vice president and general manager at Eaton Canada. “In response, we’re scaling up production of the technologies needed to deliver safe and reliable power for critical applications.”

Eaton is expanding production capacity and company investments will enable more flexible, efficient and resilient manufacturing. Through this investment, the company is also enabling decarbonization by paving the way for increased adoption of solutions ranging from electric vehicles and smart appliances to microgrids and renewable energy.

“Reliable and efficient power distribution is critical to support the electrification of our country’s industrial, transport and infrastructure projects,” Fluit added. “By investing now in response to evolving market trends, we are equipping our customers with the advanced technologies and digital intelligence they need to embrace electrification, while enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.”

Building on its existing national footprint and regional reach, this investment further reinforces Eaton’s longstanding commitment to the Canadian market. Eaton solutions made in Canada are designed to Canadian standards, including custom configurations, and made to help customers across industries meet their energy resilience, affordability and sustainability goals.

Since 2023, Eaton has invested nearly $750 million in North American manufacturing for electrical solutions. The company is already increasing supplies of power distribution solutions including transformers and voltage regulators; as well as electrical assemblies: switchgear, switchboards and circuit breakers; and solutions supporting electric grid infrastructure projects.

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