Hitachi announces $479M plan to build transformer insulation factory in London, Ont.
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Hitachi Energy is building a $479 million factory in London, Ont., to make transformer insulation materials. The project gets support from Canadian governments. It will be the first facility in Canada to produce pressboard, a key material for keeping transformers cool. This could boost local jobs and infrastructure. Readers should watch for details on environmental impacts and long-term economic effects.
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- Pressboard
- A material made from paper pulp used in transformers to help them stay cool.
- Transformer insulation
- Materials that prevent electrical short circuits in transformers, which are used to transfer electricity.
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- Hitachi Energy announced a $479M investment in a new transformer insulation factory in London, Ont.Reported by: BNN Bloomberg, CTV News, Global News
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- The facility will be the first in Canada to produce pressboard.Source: Global News
- The facility will cover 21,000 square metres.Source: Global News
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