The equipment will be installed for use in Boeing’s Tube, Duct and Reservoir Center in Algona, Washington. The furnaces will be used to heat treat tube and duct assemblies critical to multiple Boeing aircraft programs.
“We’re pleased to support Vac Aero with the purchase of this new equipment for our Fabrication facility, which serves our commercial programs and select space and defence work,” said Al Meinzinger, President of Boeing Canada. “This ITB investment underscores Boeing’s commitment to Canada following the CP8A Poseidon selection and to modern manufacturing and Canadian small businesses in our global supply chain.”
Vac Aero, a Canadian aerospace and defence supplier with facilities in Ontario and Quebec, said the agreement will expand its domestic manufacturing capacity. The company supports aerospace and defence customers across Canada, North America and international markets.
“This Boeing purchase commitment allows us to further expand Vac Aero’s Canadian manufacturing capacity. We will be able to better support our aerospace and defence customers in Canada, North America and beyond,” said Michael Miasek, Chief Executive Officer of Vac Aero.
Boeing said it has completed more than C$15.5 billion in Industrial and Technological Benefits programs in Canada over the past four decades. The CP8A Poseidon program includes more than 80 Canadian suppliers supporting production.
Each of the more than 170 P-8 aircraft currently in service globally contains approximately C$11 million in Canadian content. This has contributed to over C$2 billion in contracts with Canadian companies.
“Canada’s ITB Policy is delivering real economic results. Vac Aero’s partnership with Boeing will boost manufacturing capacity, create high-quality jobs, and strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base,” said Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. “Investments like this reinforce Canada’s industrial strength and position our companies for long-term success.”
Officials said the CP8A ITB program is expected to support around 3,000 jobs and add C$358 million annually to Canada’s economy over the next decade. The investment is also seen as strengthening Canada’s role in the global aerospace supply chain.
“This $7 million investment by Boeing in Vac Aero is a strong vote of confidence in Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector and the skilled workforce here in Burlington and across our province,” said Effie J. Triantafilopoulos, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville North-Burlington. “By expanding vacuum furnace capacity and strengthening participation in the CP8A Poseidon ITB program, this partnership will help drive innovation, create good-paying jobs, and reinforce Ontario’s role as a key player in the global aerospace supply chain. Our government will continue to support investments that grow our economy and ensure Ontario remains a destination of choice for cutting-edge manufacturing.”
