Siemens Canada has announced plans to wind down manufacturing operations at its Peterborough facility by September 2027 as part of a broader global restructuring aimed at boosting competitiveness in the industrial automation sector.
The decision is part of capacity adjustments announced by the Managing Board of Siemens AG in November 2024 and March 2025. The changes are intended to strengthen Siemens’ automation business and increase investment in growth markets. They will affect various functions and regions, including the company’s Digital Industries operations in Canada.
Under the plan, the manufacturing of Siemens’ Measurement Intelligence product lines currently based in Peterborough will be relocated to an existing Siemens facility in Concord, which currently manufactures the RuggedCom line of industrial-grade communication systems. The consolidation is expected to impact approximately 160 manufacturing positions in Peterborough.
However, Siemens says not all operations are leaving the city. Product management and research and development teams related to the Measurement Intelligence business will remain in Peterborough as part of a global business line team. The company says this will preserve key engineering and technical roles in the region.
Siemens says the restructuring is necessary to respond to increasing global competitive pressures. By consolidating operations, the company hopes to create efficiencies across its local and global supply chains and improve its responsiveness to evolving customer and market demands.
In a statement, Siemens emphasized its commitment to Canadian manufacturing, pointing to recent investments in areas such as battery technology and advanced manufacturing. The company also said it remains committed to supporting affected employees and the Peterborough community through a comprehensive transition plan.
