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

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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Hitachi Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via CNW (Ref. ID: 202610160830CANADANWCANADAPR_C6069) on October 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the