Norbec, a Quebec-based manufacturer specializing in insulated metal panels and walk-in coolers, is making a strategic move to expand its operations to Ontario with a new $45-million plant to be located west of London in Strathroy.The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 14,492 square meters on nine hectares of industrial land, is set to enhance Norbec's production of insulated metal panels to meet the surging demand in the market. Jan Lembregts, the President of Norbec, expressed the significance of the new plant, stating that it would bolster their capacity and unlock new markets in both Ontario and the United States.The insulated metal panels manufactured by Norbec serve as cladding for walls and roofs in commercial and industrial buildings. The product's growing popularity can be attributed to its exceptional insulation values, durability, and energy efficiency. Moreover, its swift installation process proves advantageous for construction companies facing labor shortages.Lembregts emphasized that the rising demand for improved energy performance in buildings, coupled with the need for faster installation and reduced labor requirements, have been key drivers in the product's increased adoption within the construction industry.Construction of the new plant at 990 Wright St. is already underway, with an official groundbreaking ceremony planned for early September. The facility is expected to create job opportunities for around 70 individuals, focusing on technical skills in automation and engineering.
Norbec, a Quebec-based manufacturer specializing in insulated metal panels and walk-in coolers, is making a strategic move to expand its operations to Ontario with a new $45-million plant to be located west of London in Strathroy.The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 14,492 square meters on nine hectares of industrial land, is set to enhance Norbec's production of insulated metal panels to meet the surging demand in the market. Jan Lembregts, the President of Norbec, expressed the significance of the new plant, stating that it would bolster their capacity and unlock new markets in both Ontario and the United States.The insulated metal panels manufactured by Norbec serve as cladding for walls and roofs in commercial and industrial buildings. The product's growing popularity can be attributed to its exceptional insulation values, durability, and energy efficiency. Moreover, its swift installation process proves advantageous for construction companies facing labor shortages.Lembregts emphasized that the rising demand for improved energy performance in buildings, coupled with the need for faster installation and reduced labor requirements, have been key drivers in the product's increased adoption within the construction industry.Construction of the new plant at 990 Wright St. is already underway, with an official groundbreaking ceremony planned for early September. The facility is expected to create job opportunities for around 70 individuals, focusing on technical skills in automation and engineering.
