Roche Canada expands global informatics hub in Ontario
Invest Ontario is supporting Roche Canada’s more than $130M investment to create up to 250 jobs in AI, machine learning, computational biology and data analytics.
Asahi Kasei chooses Ontario
Invest Ontario welcomes transformative investment that strengthens province’s EV battery supply chain
PORT COLBORNE — Invest Ontario welcomes a transformative investment by Asahi Kasei to build Canada’s first industrial-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario, further bolstering the province’s EV battery supply chain and cementing its leadership in the global EV transition.
This expansion marks Asahi Kasei’s first major investment in Ontario, which will help the company meet the growing demand in North America for lithium-ion battery separators used in EVs, while addressing an important gap in Ontario’s EV battery supply chain.
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A global powerhouse in the manufacturing industry, Ontario boasts more than a century of automotive excellence and strengths in aerospace, advanced materials and chemicals, clean technology and computer and electronics. With its robust supply chain, global manufacturers are choosing Ontario to meet their complex business needs.
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Access a diverse and highly skilled ecosystem of innovation and talent. Operate amongst top-ranked academic institutions and leading manufacturers in biopharma, vaccines, digital health, medical technology and pharmaceutical.
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Ontario is North America’s second-most concentrated technology cluster. The world’s largest tech leaders are here to create, innovate and develop solutions to challenges in AI, robotics, high-tech manufacturing, software, and clean technology.
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Magna’s roots in Ontario run deep, and we are excited about opening a new facility dedicated to a strategic electrification product. The Brampton facility, coupled with investment and growth in five existing Ontario facilities, allows Magna to keep up with customer demands across several product areas.
Eric Wilds
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Magna
Asahi Kasei: Cementing Ontario’s EV leadership with first-in-Canada battery separator plant
Watch this behind-the-scenes case study of Asahi Kasei building Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario.
Asahi Kasei breaks ground on electric vehicle battery separator plant in Port Colborne
Asahi Kasei breaks ground on Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario
Hanon Systems invests $155 million to build Ontario’s first-of-its-kind EV parts facility
Invest Ontario is supporting Hanon Systems’ $155 million investment in Woodbridge, Ontario to produce cutting-edge e-compressors for EVs
Ontario Investment Roundup
Year after year, we have seen billions in investments in the automotive, advanced manufacturing and life sciences industries in Ontario, Canada.
Omniabio: Road to Canada’s largest cell and gene therapy CDMO
With the support of Invest Ontario, OmniaBio has built a new biomanufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ontario with an overall project investment of over $580 million, creating 250 skilled jobs.
Jungbunzlauer invests $200 million to build Canada’s first xanthan gum manufacturing facility in Ontario
Invest Ontario is supporting Jungbunzlauer’s $200 million expansion in Port Colborne, Ontario to build Canada’s first xanthan gum manufacturing facility.
Invest Ontario unveils new Partner Portal
Invest Ontario unveils new Partner Portal
Goodyear Canada Inc. invests more than $575 million in Ontario to scale EV and all-terrain tire production
Invest Ontario is supporting Goodyear’s more than $575 million expansion in Napanee, Ontario to produce EV and all-terrain tires
Leadership team changes at Invest Ontario
After more than three years leading Invest Ontario, Trevor Dauphinee will be leaving to explore new opportunities. Michael Fedchyshyn, an experienced member of the organization’s leadership team, will now serve as an interim CEO to ensure a smooth transition and to continue the good work of the organization while the Board conducts an executive search.
Asahi Kasei chooses Ontario to build Canada’s first EV battery separator plant
Asahi Kasei to build Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario
Honda to Build Canada’s First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, Creating Thousands of New Jobs in Ontario
Honda will build an innovative and world-class electric vehicle assembly plant – the first of its kind for Honda Motor Co. Ltd. – as well as a new stand-alone battery manufacturing plant at Honda’s facilities in Alliston, Ontario.