BAAN Powertrain expands into Ontario with new distribution location

Alberta-based BAAN Powertrain is expanding its Canadian distribution network with a new location in Oakville, Ont., aimed at reducing delivery times and freight costs for automotive repair businesses across Ontario and Eastern Canada.

The new facility will provide independent repair shops, auto recyclers, dealerships and fleet operators with local access to new and remanufactured powertrain products, including engines, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials and axle assemblies.

Distribution expansion

The company said the expansion will bring more than 30,000 powertrain units and components in stock closer to customers east of Manitoba, reducing reliance on shipments from its Alberta headquarters.

“Our customers in Ontario and Eastern Canada have been asking us to get closer to them, and December 1 is the day we do it,” said Jordan Schlamp, president of BAAN Powertrain Corp. “When a vehicle is sitting in a bay waiting on a powertrain, every day counts. With inventory on the ground in Ontario, we can get the right unit to the shop faster and help our partners turn vehicles around for their customers.”

Market significance

BAAN said Ontario represents a significant market for replacement powertrain components, accounting for more than one-third of Canada’s 25.3 million registered light-duty vehicles, according to Statistics Canada’s 2025 registration data.

Product offerings

The Oakville location will offer online ordering through Nexpart, with round-the-clock access to live inventory and pricing.

Products supplied through the facility will also be supported by BAAN’s national distribution network and warranty programs.

BAAN Powertrain has supplied replacement powertrain products from its Alberta headquarters for more than 20 years.