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Manufacturing

 

We are home to innovative manufacturers operating in every niche, offering thousands of diverse career opportunities. Experts in healthcare, technology, food processing, aerospace, automotive and more, work hard to design, refine, and innovate solutions that impact lives well beyond our borders.

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Nicole Hilton

Economic Development Officer

Phone: +17057269300 ext. 1331

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A traditional strength, advanced manufacturing in the region remains competitive through high-tech advances and the presence of some of the world’s most innovative auto parts suppliers

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Automotive & EV

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Defence and Security

Simcoe County is home to a cluster of globally competitive businesses offering leading-edge technologies, products, and services for land-based, naval, aerospace, and joint forces military units.

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Our Growing Manufacturing Sector

Access to
Markets

Located just north of the Greater Toronto Area, our location is unbeatable.

130M 

People within a one-day drive

5

Provincial highways facilitating transport

Labour
Force 

Our talent is skilled, ready & interested in manufacturing

23,000 

Manufacturing employees make up 14% of the labour force

49.6%

Forecasted population growth by 2041

Research & Development 

Harness the power of R&D partnerships with our leading institutions

100

Skilled trade graduates each year from the Barrie Campus of Georgian College

$30M

Investment in Georgian College’s Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre

Location
Strong Transportation Network

STRATEGIC
LOCATION

Ideally situated just north of the Greater Toronto Area, Simcoe County’s strong transportation network makes it a great place to do business. Major highways facilitate transportation to Canadian, US and international markets and over 130 million people are within a one-day drive.

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“While there are many factors which drove the decision to locate in Simcoe County, access to a strong road transportation network remains an important element.” 

Kevin Mullins 

Manager of Administration Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM)

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