Canadian defense firm Roshel in talks with automakers to make civilian vehicles at idled Brampton plant, CEO says
STLA•STLA•STLA•STLA•Roshel is in talks with several automakers to produce civilian vehicles at the idled Brampton plant it announced it was acquiring from Stellantis for an undisclosed amount.
Roshel CEO Roman Shimanov said the Canadian defense manufacturer is in talks with several automakers to produce civilian vehicles at the idled Brampton, Canada, plant. Roshel announced on Monday that it was acquiring the plant from Stellantis for an undisclosed amount.
Stellantis closed the plant in 2023 for retooling and paused the work in 2025. The company later moved future production of its Jeep Compass to a factory in Illinois after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Roshel’s acquisition prompted sharp criticism from a local labour union and Canada’s Industry Minister Melanie Joly.
