Spartan Controls Opens New Facility in Kitimat to Support Growing Industrial and Energy Sector Demand
Spartan Controls Opens New Facility in Kitimat

Spartan Controls, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, has announced the opening of a new facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. The service centre expands Spartan's presence in Northwestern British Columbia to support the region's rapidly growing industrial and energy sector.

New Facility Details

The 5,400 sq. ft. facility is purpose-built to support regional operations and is a TSBC-certified facility for the repair and re-certification of overpressure protection equipment. This certification allows Spartan to provide critical services to customers in the region. The Kitimat team consists of locally based field technicians and reliability specialists, enabling faster response times and enhanced on-the-ground customer support.

Strategic Investment

This investment reflects Spartan's commitment to providing responsive, on-the-ground expertise and delivering innovative solutions that improve operational performance, safety, and sustainability. The new facility strengthens Spartan's ability to deliver local support to customers operating in a region experiencing significant growth driven by major energy and infrastructure developments.

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“Spartan Controls has a long history of investing in the communities where our customers operate, creating local jobs and supporting long-term growth,” said Jim Parsons, Vice President, Oil & Gas at Spartan Controls. “The opening of our Kitimat facility, our 16th location in Western Canada and fourth in British Columbia, strengthens our ability to support key industries. As a regional hub, this location enables us to better serve customers across Northern BC while continuing to grow our local team as demand increases.”

Regional Impact

Kitimat has become a key hub for industrial development on Canada’s West Coast, with major energy investments and LNG-related activity driving long-term economic growth. Spartan’s expanded presence positions the company to better support these developments and contribute to the region’s continued growth.

Open House Event

Spartan Controls will host an open house at the new facility next week, inviting customers, partners, and members of the media to tour the location, meet the team, and learn more about the services available locally.

  • Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Location: Spartan Controls Service Centre, 165 Third St, Kitimat, BC

Media are invited to attend and will have access to facility tours, leadership interviews, and insights into local services and regional impact.

About Spartan Controls

Experience industrial innovation at Spartan Controls, the recognized leading provider of industrial automation products, services, and solutions in Western Canada. For over 63 years, Spartan has provided customers with high-performance solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training, delivering value and outcomes customers want. Their automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, chemical, power, pipelines, municipal, and food & beverage. Spartan is dedicated to empowering the modern world and providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together.

For more information, please visit www.spartancontrols.com.

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