KSR International, a Canadian company specializing in vehicle sensors, control modules and pedals, has launched a CAD 6.7 million expansion program at its Ridgetown, Ontario, plant. The investment is expected to create 40 new jobs and enable the company to produce a new range of products for the North American market. KSR has eight plants in North America, Europe and Asia and offices located in several countries.
Cooper Standard Automotive Inc, a multinational automotive company based in Michigan, USA, has opened a new 138,000-square-foot plant in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The CAD 10 million manufacturing facility will produce the range of gaskets and rubber products not only for vehicles but also for industrial and commercial applications.