Tenaris invests $306M to expand Ontario steel pipe production and jobs
Tenaris, Canada’s largest producer of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), has announced a $306 million CAD expansion at its Sault Ste. Marie facility. The investment will boost production capacity and create up to 200 skilled jobs in Ontario. Government officials and local leaders have welcomed the move as a major step for the region’s manufacturing sector. The expansion will introduce new, state-of-the-art equipment to improve seamless and electric resistance welded (ERW) manufacturing. An additional threading line will also be added to support semi-premium and API connections. These upgrades aim to meet rising demand for high-performance OCTG and line pipe across Canada.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised the investment as a sign of confidence in the province’s workforce and economy. Minister Vic Fedeli echoed this sentiment, highlighting Ontario’s stable business environment as a key factor in Tenaris’s decision. Meanwhile, federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly emphasised that the project strengthens local manufacturing and secures well-paying jobs. Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker welcomed the expansion, calling it a reinforcement of the city’s role as an advanced manufacturing hub. The investment aligns with Tenaris’s broader goal of expanding Canada’s domestic supply chain for OCTG and related products.
The $306 million upgrade will enhance Tenaris’s production capabilities in Sault Ste. Marie. With new technology and additional jobs, the facility is set to play a larger role in supplying high-quality steel pipe. The project marks a significant boost for Ontario’s industrial sector and its skilled workforce.
