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Ballistic Steel Centre to Create Up to 500 Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie
New facility will produce specialized steel for military, aerospace, and other industries.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:09am
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The specialized ballistic steel produced at the new Sault Ste. Marie facility will support critical military, aerospace, and infrastructure needs across Canada.Sault Ste. Marie TodayAlgoma Steel Inc. and Roshel Inc. have announced the creation of a new Canadian Centre of Excellence for Ballistic Steel Production in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The facility, known as Roshel Algoma Defence Solutions (RADS), is expected to create up to 500 new jobs in the city, separate from 500 other positions promised last year for a new Algoma Steel plant.
Why it matters
The new ballistic steel production center represents a significant economic boost for Sault Ste. Marie, which has struggled with job losses in the manufacturing sector in recent years. The specialized steel will be used for military vehicles, ships, and other critical infrastructure, showcasing the city’s role in Canada’s defense supply chain.
The details
RADS will produce ballistic steel that protects against bullets and explosive blasts. The steel will be marketed for military purposes, including light utility vehicles, the Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) program, ships, submarines, and broader Canadian defense needs. It will also be used in other industries like aerospace, infrastructure, marine, and security platforms.
- The new ballistic steel production center was announced on April 8, 2026.
- The 500 new jobs at RADS are expected to be created over the next few years.
The players
Algoma Steel Inc.
A Canadian steel producer based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Roshel Inc.
A Brampton-based armored vehicle manufacturer that is partnering with Algoma Steel on the new ballistic steel production center.
Mélanie Joly
The federal Industry Minister who previously announced 500 other new jobs at an Algoma Steel plant in Sault Ste. Marie.
What they’re saying
“We could see a sizable production facility here in Sault Ste. Marie.”
— Laura Devoni, Vice-President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, Algoma Steel
What’s next
The final paperwork to make the new Algoma Steel beam plant a reality has yet to be signed, but negotiations are ongoing. The new ballistic steel production facility is expected to begin operations in the coming years, creating hundreds of new jobs in Sault Ste. Marie.
The takeaway
The announcement of the new ballistic steel production center in Sault Ste. Marie represents a significant economic opportunity for the city, building on its existing strengths in the manufacturing and defense sectors. The specialized steel produced at the facility will support critical military and infrastructure needs, further cementing Sault Ste. Marie's role in Canada's industrial and defense supply chains.
