ABB is investing CA$16 million in its Installation Products Division manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Canada. Accordingly, this enables expanded production capacity to meet the growing needs of customers from coast to coast.

“ABB’s investment is part of a five-year strategy to integrate new digital processes and automation across our operations,” says Matthias Heilmann, President, ABB Installation Products Division. “With our customer-first approach, this enables us to further innovate our products and manufacturing capabilities to meet the specific needs of the Canadian market.”

Meets Demand for Smart Solutions

The expansion will create over 40 full-time jobs in the upgraded 65,000 square foot facility to deliver the legacy Canadian brands produced by ABB’s Pointe-Claire facility. These include Marrette® wire connectors, the NuTek® series of non-metallic thermoplastic boxes, and Snap-it® plastic fittings. Moreover, the site also produces Carlon® PVC products and other components used in a range of product lines.

“The additional team members will enable the site to operate multiple product lines. At the same time, shifts to meet increasing demand for safe, smart and sustainable electrical solutions across industrial, commercial and residential applications,” says Alain Quintal, Vice President and General Manager, ABB Installation Products Division in Canada.

In addition, Quintal said, ABB remains committed to continuing its strong heritage as a trusted industry partner and employer of choice.

Leads in Electrification, Automation

In Canada, ABB has a strong history of excellence stretching back more than 100 years. With its Canadian corporate headquarters in Montreal, ABB’s success has about 3,100 talented employees in 29 locations from coast to coast.

Part of its Electrification Business Area, ABB Installation Products Division, formerly Thomas & Betts, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of products. Particularly, to manage the connection, protection, and distribution of electrical power in industrial, construction, and utility applications. Furthermore, as it has more than 200,000 products under more than 38 premium brand names, ABB Installation Products solutions can be found wherever. ABBis a technology leader in electrification and automation. Thus, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize manufacturing. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees aims to drive innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.