Source: Regional Economies
Author: Jared Dodds
Date published: 2025-09-18
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Sept. 18, 2025, Innisfil, Ont. — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of nearly $207 million from Northern Transformer Corporation (NTC), a leading Canadian manufacturer of high-voltage power transformers, to establish a new, state-of-the-art facility in Innisfil.
This investment marks NTC’s entrance into the large power transformer market, creating 151 new jobs and filling a critical gap in the province’s energy supply chain.
As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the facility opens new opportunities for local manufacturers and supports the government’s plan to significantly expand the energy infrastructure the province needs to power the most competitive economy in the G7.
“Northern Transformer’s investment in Innisfil sends a clear and compelling message: In the face of global uncertainty, Ontario remains a stable, resilient and competitive partner to do business with,” said Vic Fedeli, minister of economic development, job creation and trade, in a media release. “Through Invest Ontario, our government is proud to support a project that aligns with our unyielding commitment to create high-value jobs for Ontario workers, strengthen Ontario-made supply chains and position the province for lasting prosperity.”
As demand for high-quality and reliable power transformers continues to grow, NTC’s investment will increase Ontario’s capacity to support grid modernization and electrification initiatives across North America, unlocking new opportunities for the province’s highly skilled workforce while strengthening domestic supply chains.
In support of this investment, Ontario is providing $10.5 million in funding through the Invest Ontario Fund.
“We’re proud to expand our footprint in Ontario to meet the rising demand for mission-critical large power transformers across North America,” said Alexei Miecznikowski, president and chief executive officer of Northern Transformer Corporation, in a press statement. “This investment not only boosts our production capacity and technical capabilities, but also drives job creation, innovation and supply chain growth in the region.”
Once operational, NTC’s new facility will manufacture and test high-voltage transformers with power handling capabilities of up to 500kV and 750MVA, critical to supporting large-scale industrial projects, including data centres, mining operations and steel manufacturing.
In line with the government’s commitment to reduce reliance on imported, foreign materials, NTC’s new transformer lines will source wiring, insulation and electrical steel from Ontario-based suppliers, bolstering resilience, protecting jobs and fueling competitiveness across the province’s economy.
Ontario welcomes $207 million investment in the advanced manufacturing sector