I had lived in Welland for a short period as a kid, and the history of Atlas Steel in the below link that came out in June of this year was a good summary
https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/living-story/9424603-welland-now-and-then-atlas-steels-left-its-mark-on-city-s-history/
While the old 42 Centre St. plant is inaccessible to the public, the original stainless-steel administrative building, perhaps the best preserved structure on the site, still stands across the street as a reminder of the legacy Atlas left for the people of Welland
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The Welland plant sale closed today and the buyer is Valbruna Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Acciaierie Valbruna S.p.A., of Vicenza, Italy. (link below)
https://pennbizreport.com/news/14317-ampco-pittsburgh-announces-completed-sale-of-asw-steel-inc/
Why did this Italian company want this steel company based in Welland Ontario?
They have a manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
called:
Valbruna Stainless Steel | Production of Stainless Steel
www.valbruna-stainless-steel.com
and they have a distribution warehouse in Milton Ontario (8724 Holgate Crescent)
Why decide to make stainless in Welland Ontario?
