Ontario Welcomes Massilly North America’s $85 Million Manufacturing Investment

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BRANTFORD- The Ontario government has secured an investment of $85 million from Massilly North America Inc.(Massilly), a leading manufacturer of metal packaging solutions, to establish a new state-of-the-art facility that will produce cans for food packaging. Massilly's investment will sustain 228 existing jobs and create 50 new, good-paying manufacturing jobs, while bringing new production lines back to Ontario that will reshore critical supply chains and remove reliance on imported steel packaging, marking an important milestone for the Canadian food industry to bolster its self-reliance in the face of global uncertainty.

"Today's investment is great news for workers and families in Brantford and across Ontario and will support good-paying jobs throughout our manufacturing supply chain," said Premier Doug Ford. "Our government will continue to cut taxes and red tape to attract investment and create good-paying jobs as we build the strongest, most resilient and most competitive economy in all the G7."

Massilly's investment is a strong vote of confidence in Ontario as a stable economy and one of the most competitive jurisdictions for manufacturers to invest, create jobs and do business. By expanding their operations to include coil cutting and three-piece can production lines, Massilly will ensure consumer goods sold across Canada can leverage Canadian steel, bolstering Ontario's end-to-end supply chain and ensuring the province's key industries are self-reliant and resilient in the face of geopolitical volatility. In support of this investment, Ontario is providing $5 million in funding through the Ontario Together Trade Fund(OTTF).

"Our government is continuing to introduce strategic initiatives, dedicated to ensuring Ontario workers and businesses are equipped with the tools they need to adapt in the face of external pressures," said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. "Through the OTTF, we are proud to support Massilly in this next phase of growth and look forward to seeing their three-piece cans and steel coils solidify Ontario's position as a manufacturing powerhouse."

As part of its plan to protect Ontario's workers and businesses, the government launched several targeted funding initiatives to support companies and industries, especially across tariff-hit sectors. To date, the OTTF has supported $120 million in total project investments while protecting and creating 1,500 jobs. The fund continues to be in high demand as local manufacturers look to pivot production, enter new markets and leverage Ontario-made resources across their supply chains.

"This project is a testament to our belief in Canadian manufacturing," said Garnet Lasby, President at Massilly North America. "By combining Canadian steel with our technical expertise, we are creating a 'Made in Canada' solution that benefits the environment, the economy and the consumer."

Since 2018, Ontario has landed a historic $213 billion in investments from foreign and domestic companies and has created more than one million new jobs. As the province continues to navigate the impact of U.S. tariffs, the government remains united in its determination to reduce costs, drive growth and foster the conditions that encourage companies like Massilly to cement their operations in Ontario and contribute to a more self-sustaining national economy.

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"Through the Ontario Together Trade Fund that provides financial support to help businesses' near-term investments, Massilly Brantford can serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets and reshore critical supply chains. Ontario's key economic priorities include trade diversity and trade security. I am most impressed with Massilly's Brantford operation and I am pleased they will be a key part of South-West Ontario's economic powerhouse. In Brantford-Brant, we grow the food that is also packaged in world-class materials for the world to enjoy."

- Will Bouma
MPP for Brantford-Brant

"This investment strengthens our local supply chain and boosts the production of food grown and made right here in Ontario, advancing the goals of our Grow Ontario Strategy. Ontario is home to one of the largest food and beverage manufacturing sectors in North America and Massilly's investment underscores the confidence global companies have in our province's agri-food sector."

- Trevor Jones
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

"Today's announcement is a strong vote of confidence in Brantford's manufacturing sector and in the skilled workforce of our community. Provincial support through the Ontario Together Trade Fund is helping Massilly North America expand its can-making operations, strengthen local supply chains and create new economic opportunities for our city. We are proud to partner with the Province of Ontario and Massilly as they continue to invest and grow right here in Brantford."

- Kevin Davis
Mayor of Brantford

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