Bailey Electronics breaks ground on new BC facility
The project aims to bring the division’s operations under one roof, a move expected to improve efficiency and foster innovation in the heavy equipment industry.
May 8, 2025 | By MRO Magazine
Bailey International breaks ground on new facility in Victoria, B.C. [Credit: Bailey International] Bailey International’s electronics division, formerly known as Sure Grip Controls, a provider of custom control solutions, has broken ground on its new facility in Victoria, B.C. The project aims to bring the division’s operations under one roof, a move expected to improve efficiency and foster innovation in the heavy equipment industry. The new facility is scheduled for completion by December 2026.
“This groundbreaking marks an exciting chapter for Bailey,” said Darren Lockyer, Vice President of Bailey’s electronics division. “This new facility represents our vision for the future. By ultimately uniting our teams under one roof, we will be better positioned to develop the customized control solutions our customers rely on.”
Bailey Electronics designs and manufactures custom controls for heavy equipment in agriculture, construction, forestry and transportation. The company uses lean manufacturing methods and emphasizes engineering to meet industry safety and performance standards.
“Breaking ground on this facility reflects our long-term commitment to technological excellence in the Victoria, BC area,” said Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey International. “This facility will stand as a foundation for our future success, enabling greater operational collaboration, production capacity growth, and further strengthening our partnerships with the manufacturers we’re proud to serve.”