Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Algoma Steel has officially entered a joint venture with Roshel Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of armoured vehicles, under the banner of Roshel Algoma Defence. This collaboration aims to directly address the production of ballistic steel, a critical component for military vehicles and potentially other defence applications. The move positions Algoma Steel, long a staple of Canadian heavy industry, to bolster the nation's defence manufacturing capacity.
The core of this partnership lies in producing specialized steel designed for the demands of armoured vehicle construction, an effort to localize and strengthen Canada's defence supply chain.
The establishment of Roshel Algoma Defence signals a strategic pivot for Algoma Steel, which has recently navigated challenges like US steel tariffs. The company's stated intention is to become a primary supplier of high-quality steel plates for domestic infrastructure, manufacturing, and, now explicitly, defence needs. This venture introduces Volta™, a new brand encompassing steel produced via Algoma's Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology, underscoring an investment in updated processes and output.
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This collaboration, framed by its partners as a "made-in-Canada solution," is presented as a driver of economic growth and a reinforcement of national security. It promises lasting benefits for Canadian workers, industry, and local communities, leveraging Algoma Steel's century-plus of experience in steelmaking. The partnership situates Algoma's production capabilities and workforce in Sault Ste. Marie directly within the framework of Canada's national security objectives.
The agreement was announced across several platforms, emphasizing the joint effort to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base through domestic production and innovation.
