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

January 27, 2026

New production lines will strengthen made-in-Ontario supply chains, while creating and protecting 278 jobs

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.”

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