New manufacturing facility positions Norbec as Ontario supplier

by Christopher Brinckerhoff | 23 September 2024 6:00 am

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Norbec Architectural Inc.[2], based in Boucherville, Que., Canada, opened a manufacturing plant in Strathroy, Ont., Canada on Sept. 18. It is the company’s third manufacturing plant in Canada.

Jan Lembregts, president at Norbec, says, “With its proximity to London and Sarnia, this new plant will establish Norbec as a go-to local supplier in Ontario and help establish Middlesex County as a leader in specialized architectural manufacturing. This facility represents a significant step in our growth strategy, allowing us to better serve our customers in Ontario and the booming Midwest U.S. markets.”

Norbec employs approximately 350 people. When the manufacturing plant is fully operational, the company will employ approximately 420 people.

Simon Hogervorst, plant manager of the facility in Strathroy at Norbec, says, “It’s an exciting time for us as we launch this new facility in Strathroy; this site represents the future of manufacturing at Norbec and the insulated metal panel industry. We are designing a highly automated operation, and we look forward to the innovation that will take place here. As we build our team, we’re very grateful we set roots in such a talented community, and we know we’ll deliver for Norbec, Strathroy, and beyond.”

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