Kinectrics opens offices in Bruce Energy Centre and in Teeswater

Officials at Kinectrics are pleased to announce the company has secured two new locations in Bruce County to continue providing Bruce Power with exceptional service and value.

Kinectrics has purchased a 37,000-square-foot facility and nine acres of industrial property in Kincardine's Bruce Energy Centre and in Teeswater, with plans to create 50 jobs in the region over the next several years.

A leading testing, inspection, certification and consulting company, Kinectrics has more than 25 unique laboratory and testing facilities for the electricity industry and almost 100 years of experience. It is a key Bruce Power supplier, providing lifecycle management through a range of technology offerings, including inspection robotics, replacement components, materials, electrical and chemistry, safety and licensing support programs.

The cornerstone of its expansion is the newly-purchased 37,000-square-foot facility at the Bruce Energy Centre, across from the Bruce Power Visitors' Centre, in the Municipality of Kincardine.

To support this investment, Kinectrics has also purchased nine acres of industrial property in Teeswater, located in the Municipality of South Bruce. Initially, Kinectrics will construct a 40,000-square-foot facility at this location, and has plans to increase the facility to over 100,000 square feet should there be sufficient demand over the next few years.

In addition to these investments, Kinectrics is considering additional expansion opportunities within the Bruce Energy Centre.

“Kinectrics is thrilled to be opening major facilities in Bruce County,” said David Harris, president and chief executive officer. “The community provides an outstanding platform to grow our business, both with Bruce Power and our clients worldwide. We look forward to employing the sons and daughters of the community over future generations as we support a world-leading nuclear operator like Bruce Power.”

Together, these facilities will create more than 50 new jobs in the region over the next several years as Kinectrics increases its support of Bruce Power’s operations. Kinectrics is expecting to invest almost $20-million into the facilities over the next five years, with the help of the local business community.

“This is the most significant investment we have seen in our regional economy by suppliers since the launch of our local Economic Development and Innovation Initiative last September,” said Kevin Kelly, chief financial officer and executive vice-president of financial and commercial services. “The economic benefits that will occur as a result of this investment will be significant, and Kinectrics’ commitment to our region gets us one step closer to achieving our vision of a sustainable local economy able to support and advance Bruce Power as a world leader.”

Bruce County warden Mitch Twolan congratulated Kinectrics on its investment and welcomed the company to the region.

“On behalf of the county, I thank Kinectrics for making such an important investment in this area," he said. "I look forward to visiting these facilities when they are ready, and leading the county in welcoming Kinectrics to our communities.”