Stellantis auto plant sale draws optimism, hurt in Brampton, Ont., after 2,000 jobs lost
Roshel Inc. has announced plans to purchase a shuttered Stellantis auto plant in Brampton, Ontario, offering hope for local economic recovery. While the deal promises new jobs, former Stellantis employees remain uncertain about their future due to the smaller scale of the new operation.
Why it matters
The transition reflects the volatility of the automotive manufacturing sector and the economic impact of plant closures on local communities.
Shelly's Kitchen on Chrysler Drive is among the many food shops that relied on business from thousands of Stellantis workers, but Lewis said she's had to lay off a staff member and admits she has struggled to pay bills some months.
"The Stellantis plant made business for me because I had staff at all hours come in and I had lots of specials," she said. "I'm so sad that they shut down operations."
Now, however, she's hopeful that news the automater is expected to have a new owner will result in more customers at her eatery and rejuvenate the area.
On Monday, it was announced that Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel Inc. will buy the auto plant, acquiring the idled facility and equipment from Stellantis for an undisclosed amount.
Roshel to buy Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton for undisclosed amount, automaker says
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