Ontario Construction News staff writer
Jungbunzlauer, a global producer of natural ingredients, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, a $200 million project.
“Thank you to everyone at Jungbunzlauer for your continued confidence in Port Colborne, workers and our province’s growing manufacturing sector,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Our government is proud to support this investment as part of our plan to rebuild Ontario’s economy.”
The expansion will increase production capacity for xanthan gum. Jungbunzlauer is the only producer of xanthan gum in Canada, positioning it uniquely within the North American market.
Increased production is also expected to boost demand for locally sourced Ontario corn, creating additional economic benefits for local farmers and suppliers and the Ontario government will contribute $4.8 million through the Invest Ontario Fund.
“By lowering the cost of doing business in the province by $8 billion a year, we’re showing the world that Ontario is a top jurisdiction for multinational manufacturers to invest and expand their operations,” said Vic Fedeli, minister of economic development, job creation and trade.
Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with manufacturing plants in Austria, France, Germany, and now Port Colborne.
“This site not only reinforces our commitment to providing top-quality, natural bio gums but also highlights our dedication to sustainability,” said Bruno Tremblay, CEO of Jungbunzlauer.