​​BRAMPTON, ON (May 7​, 2026) – The City of Brampton’s Economic Development office celebrated the grand opening of Socomec Canada’s new advanced manufacturing facility, creating 170 jobs and strengthening Brampton’s position as a destination for globally competitive, engineering-driven businesses.​

​Mayor Patrick Brown, Members of Council and Socomec Canada representatives mark the grand opening of Socomec’s largest Canadian manufacturing facility in Brampton. Credit: City of Brampton. ​​

Located at 201 Westcreek Blvd., the 148,000 square foot facility is Socomec’s largest in Canada and marks the company’s third facility in Brampton. With over 500 local jobs created throughout their Brampton facilities, the company’s continued growth reflects strong confidence in the city as a place where global manufacturers can grow, modernize and scale operations while creating local employment.

Socomec’s cutting edge technology aligns directly with Brampton’s fastest-growing sectors and the broader needs of the GTA economy. By supporting local production of globally in-demand technology, the facility advances Brampton’s role in the energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing supply chain. These products also support the city’s climate and energy goals by helping reduce energy waste and improve efficiency in major facilities.

Sustained growth and investment across Brampton’s economy

The Economic Development Office’s 2025 Annual Report​ highlights sustained growth across advanced manufacturing, food processing and innovation-driven sectors. Major investments from Mobile Climate Control, Marcangelo Foods and Coca-Cola Canada Bottling continue to strengthen Brampton’s industrial base and create new economic opportunities across the city. Socomec’s expansion builds on this momentum by adding another globally recognized manufacturer to the list of companies choosing Brampton for long-term growth.

About Socomec

The expansion supports Socomec Canada’s continued global growth and its ability to meet rising demand for energy-efficient power solutions, particularly within the rapidly expanding data infrastructure sector. At the Brampton sites, Socomec manufactures high-efficiency transformers and Power Distribution Units (PDUs), essential technologies that enable reliable and efficient power distribution for data centres, hospitals and other high-demand environments.

Earlier this year, Socomec Canada was recognized during the City’s 2026 State of the City address as one of 10 companies honoured for significant expansion, highlighting the company’s role in driving economic growth and job creation in Brampton. The company’s continued presence in the city also includes facilities located at 8985 Airport Rd. and 5 Parkshore Dr.

Quotes

“Socomec Canada’s expansion is a powerful example of how global companies are choosing Brampton to grow and invest. This new facility is creating quality jobs, strengthening our advanced manufacturing sector and supporting the infrastructure behind today’s digital economy. Brampton continues to stand out as a competitive destination for businesses looking to scale, innovate and succeed.”- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“This investment reinforces Brampton’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing and a city where industry continues to expand with confidence. Socomec’s growth not only supports job creation but also strengthens our local supply chain and contributes to a more resilient and future-ready economy.”- Gurpartap Singh Toor, Regional Councillor, Wards 9 & 10; Chair, Economic Development, City of Brampton

“Socomec Canada’s continued investment in Brampton speaks to the strength of our local workforce and the opportunities available within our innovation ecosystem. Expansions like this help connect residents to good jobs while supporting the growth of industries that are shaping the future of our economy.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Vice-Chair, Economic Development, City of Brampton

“The Brampton site is a direct answer to the rapid growth in data center demand by bringing critical power manufacturing closer to where it’s needed. By expanding local production capacity, we’re better positioned to meet rising demand for PDUs and high efficiency transformers, while getting closer to our customers – maintaining consistent quality in a fast growing data center market.”- Jean Guay, Subsidiary Director, Socomec ​