{"id":36947,"date":"2026-09-08T09:12:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/?p=36947"},"modified":"2026-09-08T11:58:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T15:58:51","slug":"spark-co-is-investing-4-5-million-in-a-new-facility-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/en\/2026\/09\/08\/spark-co-is-investing-4-5-million-in-a-new-facility-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Spark &#038; Co is investing $4.5 million in a new facility in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Spark &amp; Co is investing $4.5 million in a new facility in Waterloo, Ontario. Our current offices in the Toronto area are relocating to this new site. It&#8217;s a new milestone in our growth across Canada, at a time when tariffs and trade uncertainty are creating real challenges for Canadian manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We made a clear decision: keep investing in Canada.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36940\" src=\"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterloo_office-300x225.webp\" alt=\"Waterloo office\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterloo_office-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/spark-co.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterloo_office-1024x767.webp 1024w, https:\/\/spark-co.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterloo_office-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/spark-co.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterloo_office-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/spark-co.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Waterloo_office.webp 1449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The building<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">14,000 sq. ft., in the Waterloo region<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">On-site parking<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Access by appointment<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Opening expected this fall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A production and certification area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Part of the facility will be dedicated to preparing and certifying our Sintrax equipment, laser cutting and deburring, to meet applicable Canadian electrical and machine safety standards, before it ships to you.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A demonstration room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You&#8217;ll be able to see our technologies in operation, test your own parts and materials, and work directly with our application specialists before making an investment decision. The following machines will be on display:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/en\/product\/sintrax-510-pc\/\">Sintrax PC-510<\/a> 12kW fiber laser cutting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/en\/product\/sintrax-50-sbp\/\">Sintrax SBP deburring<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sintrax press brake<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/en\/machines-accessories\/laser-welding\/laser-welding-automation\/\">Sintrax Sync AX laser welding automation<\/a> cell with IPG laser welder and Fanuc robot<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spark-co.com\/en\/product\/maxiem-1530\/\">OMAX waterjet cutting Maxiem 1530<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A service closer to you in Ontario<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A larger facility under one roof means technical service, applications support, and expertise closer to your shop. You no longer have to wait on a visit from Quebec to move a project forward.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Investing beyond the building<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This investment goes beyond equipment and real estate. Our workforce has grown by approximately 30% over the past year, a sign of our confidence in the future and our commitment to giving our customers strong local expertise in sales, applications, and technical support.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Over the coming months, we&#8217;ll also be investing with local contractors, tradespeople, and suppliers to prepare the Waterloo facility for opening. As much as possible, we want the money we invest to stay in the communities where we live and do business.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A promising future for Canadian manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Major investments in energy, mining, ports, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing will push Canadian companies to become more productive, more automated, and more competitive.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Spark &amp; Co wants to be part of that transformation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Despite the tariffs. Despite the uncertainty. We invest. We hire. We grow.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After more than 25 years serving Canadian manufacturers, we remain extremely proud of our roots.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We believe in Canadian manufacturing. We believe in Canadian workers. We believe in investing in our communities. And most of all, we believe in Canada&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;We&#8217;re hiring locally, investing locally, and bringing our technical expertise closer to our growing Ontario customer base. We believe in the future of Canadian manufacturing, and we want to be part of it.&#8221;<br \/>\nGuy B\u00e9langer, President and CEO, Spark &amp; Co<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Opening expected this fall. Book your visit once the demonstration room opens.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Spark &amp; Co Team<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spark &amp; Co is investing $4.5 million in a new facility in Waterloo, Ontario. Our current offices in the Toronto area are relocating to this new site. It&#8217;s a new milestone in our growth across Canada, at a time when tariffs and trade uncertainty are creating real challenges for Canadian manufacturers. 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