Roshel to Acquire Stellantis' Brampton Assembly Plant

Canadian armoured-vehicle manufacturer Roshel Inc. announced it will buy the Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, for an undisclosed sum, according to a statement from Stellantis. The transaction, expected to close by year-end pending regulatory approval, includes the facility’s equipment and aims to return the site to "productive industrial use."

Stellantis said the sale opens "new opportunities for Stellantis in the defence industry" and affirmed its commitment to negotiate a settlement with Unifor, the union representing the plant’s workers. "Brampton employees have made lasting contributions to Stellantis, and we take our responsibilities to them and their families seriously," CEO Antonio Filosa said.

Roshel founder and CEO Roman Shimonov said the acquisition will create a "centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing" that aligns with Canada’s defence industrial strategy, strengthens sovereign capabilities, and generates local economic growth and jobs.

The Brampton plant, idled in 2023, had more than 2,000 workers laid off after plans to retool for Jeep production were halted. Ongoing collective-bargaining talks between Stellantis and Unifor remain at an impasse, with the union having recently authorized a potential strike.

Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu called for both parties to return to the bargaining table, emphasizing the need for secure, good-paying jobs for the affected workers and their families.