ABB to Invest CA$130 Million in New Montreal Facility

ABB has announced plans to invest more than CA$130 million in a new greenfield facility in Montreal, marking its largest investment in Canada to date. The new site, located in the South Shore region, will consolidate operations from ABB’s current Iberville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plants, bringing over 600 employees together under one roof.

Spanning 340,000 square feet, the new facility will be 33 per cent larger than the two existing plants it will replace. ABB said the site is being designed with advanced automation systems and digital technologies that will strengthen its research and production capabilities for power protection and grid resilience solutions. As production scales up, the company expects to create additional jobs, reinforcing its role as a key player in Canada’s energy and industrial landscape.

“This investment will support our future growth in Canada, as demand increases with customers focused on grid resilience, power distribution and renewables, and in new transportation, buildings and infrastructure projects,” said Khalid Mandri, president of ABB Installation Products. “The teams in our advanced new facility will deliver products and innovation that will help power businesses and homes across the country.”

The new site is scheduled to open in mid-2027. According to ABB, it will be equipped with energy-efficient systems that are expected to cut carbon emissions by more than 95 per cent compared with its current facilities. This aligns with ABB’s broader sustainability goals and reflects its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations while supporting Canada’s transition toward cleaner energy and infrastructure systems.

The project has received support from Investissement Québec, which is contributing CA$16 million. This partnership underscores the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening Quebec’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and green technology investment.

ABB emphasized that its Canadian operations are already strongly rooted in local production. More than 80 per cent of the solutions it sells in Canada are made or assembled domestically, with approximately 70 per cent of materials sourced locally, including Canadian steel and aluminum. By deepening its investment in domestic production, ABB is expected to further boost local supply chains while ensuring greater resilience and responsiveness to Canadian customers.

Over the past decade, ABB has invested approximately CA$275 million into its Canadian operations to expand manufacturing, advance automation, and develop workforce capabilities. The new Montreal site represents the next phase of this strategy, enabling ABB to meet rising demand from sectors such as renewable energy, power distribution, and transportation infrastructure, while also supporting Canada’s national priorities around energy security and sustainability.

Globally, ABB employs around 110,000 people and is recognized as a leader in electrification, automation, and digitalization technologies. With this latest investment, the company is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Canadian market while positioning itself to deliver innovative, future-ready solutions that can help modernize infrastructure and strengthen grid resilience across the country.

By integrating advanced automation, sustainable practices, and a strong local workforce, ABB’s new Montreal facility is set to become a cornerstone of its North American operations, serving as both a research hub and a production powerhouse for years to come.