45Drives, a leading provider of enterprise data storage and virtual compute solutions, has expanded its Canadian footprint with the opening of a new office in the Kitchener-Waterloo region of Ontario. The expansion represents a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy and reinforces the Protocase Companies' commitment to investing in Canadian innovation, advanced manufacturing, and high-growth technology sectors.
The new Kitchener-Waterloo office will be shared with parent company Protocase, which specializes in manufacturing custom electronic enclosures and precision parts for innovative and mission-critical industries including aerospace, defense, advanced computing, and emerging technologies. The Protocase Companies have grown into a cross-border organization employing nearly 600 people across Canada and the United States while maintaining deep roots in Canadian engineering, manufacturing, and research and development excellence.
An official grand opening celebration will take place on Tuesday, January 13, at 3:00 p.m., at the 45Drives headquarters within Catalyst Commons Limited Partnership, located at 137 Glasgow Street in Kitchener. The event will bring together employees, customers, and community partners to mark this next chapter in the company's evolution and celebrate the opportunities this expansion brings to the region.
The Kitchener-Waterloo area holds particular significance for 45Drives, as President and Co-Founder Dr. Douglas Milburn earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. This establishes deep personal and professional ties to the region's globally recognized academic and technology communities. Dr. Milburn emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion, stating that establishing a stronger presence in Kitchener-Waterloo strengthens the company's ability to serve enterprise and government customers nationwide while creating high-quality jobs and deepening investment in Canadian talent.
As an inherently Canadian company within the Protocase Companies portfolio, 45Drives designs and manufactures solutions that prioritize transparency, security, and performance for mission-critical enterprise and government environments. The new Kitchener-Waterloo office will enhance the company's national reach, accelerate collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams, and support continued economic growth through regional hiring and long-term investment. This expansion positions 45Drives to better serve customers across Canada while contributing to the country's technology ecosystem and economic development. Additional information about the company can be found at www.newmediawire.com.
