# Prodomax Automation to expand Barrie facility with Ontario government support

Prodomax Automation Ltd. will expand its facility in Barrie, Ontario, investing in state-of-the-art equipment and improving production capabilities. The project will create 20 new jobs and retain 133 positions, with support from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-09-23
- Where: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
- Value: $2.30M (2.90M CAD)
- Jobs: 20
- Starts operating: Q3 2020
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 200,000 square feet
- Products: robotic welding systems, laser cutting systems, material handling systems
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Prodomax Automation](https://endata.com/companies/17666.md)
- [Government of Ontario](https://endata.com/companies/1008.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [barrietoday.com](https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/ontario-and-prodomax-automation-create-20-new-jobs-723950), 2017-09-23: "Our partnership with Prodomax is helping the company expand, create new jobs and grow the economy in Barrie."
- [canadianmanufacturing.com](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/prodomax-automation-investing-2-9m-expand-barrie-ont-plant-201954/), 2017-09-25: "Through these partnerships, we are able to almost double our plant space to over 200,000 square feet and prepare ourselves for the next wave of automotive innovation."

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