Milwaukee Tool expansion in Georgina signals momentum for industrial construction

Milwaukee Tool expansion in Georgina signals momentum for industrial construction

New Service Hub at Keswick Business Park reinforces northern York Region as a growing centre for concrete-intensive industrial development.

Mayor Margaret Quirk, Councillor Neeson, Councillor Fellini, members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee welcome Milwaukee Tool representatives to Georgina, recognizing the company’s investment and planned Service Hub at Keswick Business Park. Image courtesy of Milwaukee Tool.

Milwaukee Tool is expanding its Canadian operations with a new Service Hub in Georgina, Ont., marking a significant investment in northern York Region’s growing industrial sector. Announced December 15, 2025, the company will occupy a 54,000-square-foot facility at the Keswick Business Park, strengthening the area’s role as a hub for logistics, manufacturing and service operations. For construction contractors, the project highlights continued demand for modern industrial buildings and the concrete-intensive infrastructure that supports them.

Confidence in Georgina’s growth trajectory

Local officials say Milwaukee Tool’s decision reflects rising confidence in Georgina as a destination for major employers. Mayor Margaret Quirk noted that the company joins three other tenants already established in the Keswick Business Park, reinforcing the municipality’s efforts to attract large-scale industrial investment and create long-term employment opportunities. The expansion also aligns with broader regional development trends that are driving demand for industrial slabs, foundations, parking areas and site servicing work.

Strategic location drives site selection

Milwaukee Tool selected the Keswick Business Park after an extensive site review that emphasized connectivity and workforce access. The location offers a one-hour drive to the GTA’s urban core via Highway 404, proximity to Highway 401 and direct access to Toronto Pearson International Airport. With more than 4.5 million people within a 60-kilometre radius, the site provides access to one of Canada’s most skilled and educated labour pools.

Supporting national service and logistics needs

According to John Myers, President of Milwaukee Tool Canada, the new Service Hub reflects the company’s commitment to expanding its national footprint and strengthening service infrastructure. The centralized facility will improve turnaround times, streamline service processes and enhance customer support for contractors and trades across the country. And once operational in the fourth quarter of 2026, the hub is expected to employ more than 60 people and support rising demand for professional-grade tools and equipment.

Concrete-intensive potential for future expansion

Beyond the initial 54,000-square-foot hub, the 200-acre Keswick Business Park offers capacity for buildings exceeding one million square feet, along with modern industrial infrastructure and extensive trailer and employee parking. For contractors, this long-term development potential points to future opportunities for concrete-intensive construction, including large-format industrial floors, loading areas, roadways and servicing infrastructure as the park continues to build out.

Part of a broader Canadian growth strategy

The Georgina Service Hub is but one element of Milwaukee Tool’s broader Canadian expansion. The company is also preparing to launch its first-ever Canadian Distribution Centre in 2026 – a move that will significantly improve shipment times by relocating much of its inventory into domestic stock. Together, these facilities represent a substantial investment in Canada’s industrial infrastructure and supply chain resilience.

Implications for the construction industry

For Canadian construction contractors, Milwaukee Tool’s expansion underscores the steady growth of industrial and logistics development beyond major urban cores. Supported by Georgina’s Business Concierge Program, the project highlights the ways in which coordinated municipal support and private investment can translate into sustained demand for concrete-intensive construction, skilled labour and long-term regional economic growth.

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