SKARB Inc., an innovative building materials company, is pleased to announce it has received a minor variance approval from the City of Stratford, paving the way for a new 30,000 square foot industrial manufacturing warehouse at 9 Humber Street. The facility is expected to produce prefabricated wall systems designed to accelerate construction across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The project is also anticipated to generate 20 to 30 skilled jobs in the local manufacturing and construction trades, supporting the community’s economic growth.
“This is an important step in bringing modern manufacturing into the construction industry,” said David Cambria, Chief Executive Officer at SKARB. “By building components in a controlled facility, we can improve quality, reduce delays, and help get new housing and infrastructure built faster and more sustainably.”
These wall systems are a key component of modular construction, enabling buildings to be assembled faster and more efficiently while reducing waste and on-site labour. Made from fibre cement—a sustainable alternative to drywall—they require less finishing and offer superior resistance to moisture, fire, and pests. This durability helps create high-quality, efficient buildings with less waste.
Once fully operational, the facility will be capable of producing a 10-foot section of interior wall every minute, continuously on the production line. Each panel will include built-in electrical wiring, plumbing setups, and insulation. Every wall is time-stamped, recorded, and barcoded, allowing inspectors to access detailed photos of its internal components for streamlined approval processes.
“We are proud to support SKARB’s new manufacturing facility, which brings cutting-edge construction technology and new skilled jobs to Stratford,” said Joani Gerber, CEO, investStratford. “This project will strengthen our local economy, expand manufacturing capacity, and support faster delivery of building projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.”
The Committee of Adjustment approved a Minor Variance to reduce the required setback for a parking area from an arterial road at its June 18 meeting. The next step in the planning process is site plan approval, which will review the detailed design and layout before construction can begin.
The new facility is expected to be fully operational by late 2025.
For more information on SKARB, visit www.skarbinc.com
