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More than $5.6 Million to Siemens Canada to Expand and Modernize its Drummondville Plant

Automating Businesses to Increase their Productivity

April 28, 2025

Automating Businesses to Increase their Productivity - More than $5.6 Million to Siemens Canada to Expand and Modernize its Drummondville Plant

Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development; André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region; and Sébastien Schneeberger, Member of Parliament for Drummond-Bois-Francs, announce an investment in the form of a loan of up to $5,606,750 to Siemens Canada to support the expansion and modernization of its electrical products manufacturing plant in Drummondville. 

The project aims to create 52 quality jobs and increase Siemens Canada’s production capacity by adding 60,000 square feet of space to the Drummondville plant, in addition to expanding the company’s range of electrical equipment products, particularly for the industrial sector. It will also allow the company to integrate digital technologies and intelligent control software that will further increase the performance of its plant.

In the current geopolitical context, it is more necessary than ever for the Quebec government to invest in the productivity of Quebec businesses to make them more attractive and competitive in different markets.

Quotes:
“A promising future lies ahead for companies that innovate and invest in their productivity. With this project, Siemens Canada is taking an important step toward becoming a true showcase for the manufacturing of electrical products. Our government is proud to help it pursue automation and digital transformation to strengthen its market presence and continue to showcase Quebec expertise throughout North America.”

Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development

“By expanding and modernizing its facilities, Siemens Canada is contributing to the creation of quality jobs and strengthening the industrial fabric of Drummondville . Your government is pleased to support this structuring project, which demonstrates the company’s desire to establish itself in our region, while increasing its competitiveness in the markets.”

André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region

“The Siemens Canada plant in Drummondville is a source of pride for our region and a pillar of Quebec’s expertise in industrial innovation. This investment strengthens Drummondville ‘s position as a hub for smart manufacturing in Quebec. This is excellent news for our local economy, for local workers, and for the entire electrical industry, which continues to thrive thanks to visionary projects like this one.”

Sébastien Schneeberger, Member of Parliament for Drummond-Bois-Francs

“For over fifty years, Siemens Canada has proudly manufactured high-quality electrical products for the Canadian market in Drummondville . With this expansion and modernization, we will be able to continue to grow and adapt to better serve Canadian customers and partners, while creating jobs and strengthening the digital manufacturing sector in Quebec. We thank the Government of Quebec and its intermediary, Investissement Québec, for their support in making this project a reality, and we look forward to continuing our partnership and seeing the many benefits come to fruition for all parties involved.”

Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada

Highlights:

  • Since 1912, Siemens Canada has been operating in the fields of industry, infrastructure, transportation and healthcare. Whether creating more resource-efficient factories, more resilient supply chains or smarter buildings and networks, the company develops technologies with the goal of serving the population. It has three manufacturing plants in Canada , including one located in Drummondville , which specializes in the manufacture of electrical products (control and electrical distribution panels, switchboards, meter centers, etc.) for the residential and industrial sectors.
  • Government support comes from the ESSOR program , administered by Investissement Québec as a government agent, which offers Quebec businesses financing in order to accelerate the completion of their investment projects.

Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy on social media:

SOURCE Office of the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development

Sources: Catherine Pelletier, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal Region, Cell: 450 204-5158; Sophie Jacques-Barma, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Minister responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region, Tel: 581 993-5016; Samuel Bruneau, Political Attaché and Head of Communications, Constituency Office of the Member for Drummond-Bois-Francs, Tel: 819 475-4343; Information: Jean-Pierre D’Auteuil, Media Relations Manager, Communications Directorate, Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Cell: : 418 559-0710, Email: relationsmedias@economie.gouv.qc.ca

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