Ottawa continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for defence, security, and advanced manufacturing, with homegrown company Raymond EMC Enclosures Ltd. marking a major milestone in its growth.
President of Raymond EMC Bruce Alexander stands with Mayor of Ottawa Marc Sutcliffe, and Invest Ottawa President and CEO Sonya Shorey
The Ottawa-based firm is investing $4 million to establish a new manufacturing facility, expanding its production capacity to support increasing demand across defence, government, and advanced industries, as shared by the Honourable Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT). This investment includes $500,000 in provincial support through Ontario’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF).
Founded in 1987, Raymond EMC is Canada’s sole provider of fully integrated radio-frequency (RF)-shielded enclosures, delivering mission-critical infrastructure for highly secure environments. The company designs and manufactures specialized solutions, including secure discussion facilities, anechoic chambers, and reverb chambers, serving sectors such as defence, aerospace, automotive, medical, and telecommunications.
Raymond EMC’s continued growth reflects the strength of Ottawa’s defence and security ecosystem, which includes more than 330 companies working across cybersecurity, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and dual-use technologies.
Together, these organizations are helping to strengthen Canada’s sovereignty while delivering world-class solutions to global markets.
“This is what it looks like when defence and security innovation, purpose, national and allied service and economic impact come together. Raymond EMC is leading the way.” — Sonya Shorey, CEO, Invest Ottawa on LinkedIn.
As one of a select group of companies globally with the capability to design and manufacture highly specialized secure enclosures, Raymond EMC plays a critical role in enabling operations that require the highest levels of protection, precision, and performance.
The company’s investment in a new Ottawa facility signals continued momentum in the region as Canada’s Capital advances its role as a global defence innovation hub.
Through strong collaboration between industry, government, and ecosystem partners, Ottawa is enabling companies like Raymond EMC to scale, innovate, and contribute to national and allied priorities.
Invest Ottawa continues to support companies across the defence and security sector through strategic connections, investment attraction, and ecosystem development, helping to ensure the region remains globally competitive and future ready.
- Learn more about Raymond EMC: https://raymondemc.com/
- Explore Ottawa’s defence innovation ecosystem: dihub.ca
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