Spartan Controls has officially opened a new service centre in Kitimat, British Columbia, strengthening its industrial automation and reliability support capabilities for customers across Western Canada.

The new 5,400-square-foot facility is designed to serve growing demand from energy, infrastructure and industrial projects in Northern British Columbia.

Supporting Regional Industrial Growth

According to Spartan Controls, the purpose-built facility will help provide faster service and technical support for industries operating in the region, including pulp and paper, energy, mining and infrastructure.

The company said the investment reflects its long-term commitment to supporting customers through local expertise and service capabilities.

Certified Repair and Recertification Facility

The Kitimat service centre is certified by Technical Safety BC (TSBC) to:

• Repair overpressure protection equipment
• Recertify safety devices
• Support reliability programs
• Provide field technical services
• Improve equipment performance and uptime

The facility is staffed by locally based field technicians and reliability specialists.

Strengthening Western Canadian Operations

The new location becomes:

• Spartan Controls’ 16th facility in Western Canada
• Its 4th location in British Columbia

The company expects the centre to serve as a regional hub supporting industrial customers throughout Northern BC.

Executive Commentary

Jim Parsons, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Spartan Controls, stated that the company has a long history of investing in the communities where its customers operate.

He noted that the new facility strengthens Spartan’s ability to support key industries while creating local employment opportunities and supporting long-term regional growth.

Industry Outlook

As industrial investment continues across Western Canada, demand for automation, reliability services and equipment lifecycle support is increasing.

Facilities such as the new Kitimat service centre are becoming increasingly important for helping operators maintain uptime, improve safety compliance and support large-scale industrial projects.

Open House Event

Spartan Controls will host an open house event at the new facility on June 9, allowing customers, industry partners and community stakeholders to tour the site and learn more about its capabilities.

The investment highlights continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of British Columbia’s industrial and energy sectors.

Last Updated on 09/06/2026 by Jota Machinery