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Santec Canada Corporation Opens New Factory and Begins Production

Santec Canada Corporation (Headquarteaars: Ontario, Canada) is pleased to announce the opening of a new factory to expand its production capacity for optical measurement for optical communication.

 

In recent years, demand for optical measurement has been growing, driven by the widespread adoption of generative AI and active investment in data centers. To meet this growing demand, the company has opened a new factory, which will manufacture fiber optic cable assembly test equipment.

With the opening of the new factory, the company will strengthen its production capabilities in North America and remain committed to ensuring a stable supply of products.

 

■Overview of the New Factory

Company name

Santec Canada Corporation

Address

362 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata ON, Canada

Start of operations

November 2nd, 2026

Total site area

40,000 ft2 (3,716 m2)

Main products

Fiber optic test and measurement equipment



■About Santec

Santec is listed on the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 6777 and operates globally through its Group companies in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. 

The Santec Group develops and provides a broad range of advanced optical components, tunable lasers, optical test and measurement equipment, and OCT systems for telecommunications, life sciences, sensing, semiconductor and photonics manufacturing, and industrial applications. 

Through its global organization, Santec serves telecommunications companies, optical component and system manufacturers, research institutions, universities, and other customers developing next-generation photonic technologies.