Woodward Inc., an Ontario‑based manufacturer, announced that its Peterborough facility will cease operations at the end of August 2027, with the company planning to shift its production activities to Poland. The decision affects 165 employees currently working at the plant.
The closure was highlighted by Canada’s defence minister, who noted the move as part of a broader shift in the company’s manufacturing footprint. While no further details were provided about the rationale behind the relocation, the announcement confirms that the plant will be fully shut down by the stated deadline.
Woodward Inc. has not released a timeline for the transition of its operations to the Polish site, nor has it indicated whether any of the 165 workers will be offered positions elsewhere within the organization. The company’s statement confirmed that the relocation will involve moving its production capabilities abroad, marking a significant change for the local manufacturing landscape in Peterborough.
The upcoming closure will leave a vacancy in the region’s industrial sector, which has relied on the plant’s output for several years. Local officials and community groups may seek to assess the impact on the workforce and explore potential measures to mitigate the loss of jobs. The defence minister’s involvement suggests that the move carries implications for Canada’s broader industrial and defence considerations, though specific policy angles were not outlined in the announcement.
Woodward Inc. will continue to operate from its other sites while the transition to Poland proceeds. The company’s plan to relocate its production line underscores a strategic decision to move manufacturing capacity overseas, concluding with the final shutdown of the Peterborough plant in August 2027.