Description

Ontario's aerospace industry is growing and is home to a diverse network of Canadian-owned and international companies. Companies like Bombardier and DeHavilland assemble complete aircraft, others, such as United Technologies, Bell Helicopter, and Safran manufacture landing gear and engines, while a diverse network of companies manufacture precision components and specialized electronics. Space technology manufacturer MDA is headquartered in Ontario, where they build components and systems used by NASA and other international space agencies.

NAICS Code(s)

3364, 332710, 332810

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Bombardier, United Aerospace, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Safran

Description

This category includes manufacturers of equipment used in the agricultural, mining, and forestry sectors. Included here is equipment used in harvesting and extraction, conveying, and irrigation and fluid management.

NAICS Code(s)

33311, 33313

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Tigercat, Penta Equipment, MacLean Engineering, Salford Group

Description

This important segment of Ontario manufacturing includes companies that design, manufacture, and install industrial automation technologies, including those associated with Industry 4.0.

NAICS Code(s)

333

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Valiant TMS, ATS Automation, Eclipse Automation, Laval International

Description

Automotive manufacturing is one of Ontario’s most important economic drivers. In addition to assembling nearly 2 million vehicles annually at nine assembly plants, a network of hundreds of Canadian-owned and international automotive parts and technology companies develop and manufacture lightweight metal components, automotive seating and interior modules, propulsion systems and components, and automotive electronics and software.

NAICS Code(s)

3361, 3362, 3363, 326193, 3262, 332710, 332810, 333, 3344, 3345

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Magna, Linamar, Toyota, FCA, Honda

Description

Brewing is one of Ontario's fastest-growing industries. In addition to three large internationally-based brewing companies, Ontario is home to over 300 Canadian-owned craft breweries.

NAICS Code(s)

31212

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Sleeman Brewery, Muskoka Brewery, Steam Whistle Brewing, Waterloo Brewing Company

Description

This category includes some of Ontario's most capital-intensive manufacturers. They produce chemical, petroleum, and coal products for industrial, institutional, commercial, and household use.

NAICS Code(s)

324, 325

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Imperial Oil, NOVA Chemicals, Shell Canada, Suncor Energy Products

Description

This segment includes companies that manufacture clothing, apparel, upholstery, and specialty textiles used in industrial, commercial, and household applications.

NAICS Code(s)

313, 314, 315, 316

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Coppley Apparel, MW Canada, Lincoln Fabrics

Description

This segment includes computer and electronics component manufacturers. It includes companies that manufacture audio/visual and communications equipment, transformers, PCBs, and sensors.

NAICS Code(s)

334, 335

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Ross Video, Christie Digital Systems, Hammond Power Solutions, Miovision

Description

This category includes manufacturers of building products and materials. These products and materials are used in the construction of transportation, utilities, and communications infrastructure. They are also used in industrial, institutional, commercial, and residential construction. The materials used in these products include wood, plastics, rubber, chemicals, metal, and non-metallic minerals (e.g. concrete). Some electrical and power generation equipment are also included in this category.

NAICS Code(s)

321, 324121, 326191, 326196, 326290, 327, 3323, 333413, 3351, 335311, 335920, 333611, 337

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BWXT, Gentek Building Products, LafargeHolcim, Rockwool International

Description

This category includes manufacturers of products (other than food and clothing) marketed directly to consumers for household use. This includes household furniture and fixtures, cleaning and hygiene products, kitchenwares, small appliances, and consumer electronics.

NAICS Code(s)

332210, 322291, 3256, 3352, 3379, 33991, 33992, 33993

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Procter & Gamble, LUSH Cosmetics, Keter Canada, Kingsdown Canada

Description

The food and beverage industries are among Ontario’s most important manufacturing segments. Within these segments are a diverse range of companies, from leading international meat processors, confectionery and snack producers, and animal food manufacturers, to craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries. This is one of the fastest-growing segments of Ontario manufacturing.

NAICS Code(s)

311, 3121

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Maple Leaf Foods, Canada Bread, Highbury Canco

Description

Ontario's forest products industry consists of pulp and paper producers, paper converters, sawmills, and value-added wood processors. Ontario has exceptional capabilities in softwood and hardwood production.

NAICS Code(s)

321, 322

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Rayonier Advanced Materials, Domtar, Ryam Lumber, Eacom Timber

Description

The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of Ontario's health technology manufacturing sector. This sector includes pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers such as Apotex, Sanofi Pasteur, and GSK, as well as a diverse network of medical device manufacturers that includes Baylis Medical, Trudell Medical, Thornhill Medical, Sterling Industries, and Abbott Point-of-Care.

NAICS Code(s)

3391, 3254, 3345

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Apotex, Sanofi Pasteur, Baylis Medical, Trudell Medical, Thornhill Medical

Description

This segment includes integrated iron and steel mills, aluminum processors, foundries, and a diverse network of metal fabricators.

NAICS Code(s)

331, 332, 336370

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ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Stelco, Ivaco Rolling Mills, Novelis

Description

This category includes manufacturers that do not easily fit the other filter categories.

NAICS Code(s)

323, 33994, 33995, 33999

Description

This category includes manufacturers of transportation equipment other than passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks and SUVs, and aerospace. Included in this category are truck trailer manufacturers, railroad equipment and rolling stock manufacturers, boat builders and marine manufacturers, military vehicle manufacturers, and off-road vehicle manufacturers.

NAICS Code(s)

3362, 3365, 3366, 3369

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General Dynamics, Rolls-Royce Naval Marine, Titan Trailers, Ontario Drive & Gear, National Steel Car

Description

These companies compound, mold, and form plastic and rubber products. Much of their output is used in the transportation equipment, packaging, construction, and consumer goods industries.

NAICS Code(s)

3261, 3262

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Toyoda Gosei, Cooper-Standard, Goodyear, AirBoss, Tempo Plastics, IPEX

Description

Ontario is home to over 200 wineries, many of which are located in Niagara, Essex, and Prince Edward County. More recently, wineries have opened in Simcoe County, Norfolk County, Ottawa, and even as far north as Sudbury.

NAICS Code(s)

31213

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Andrew Peller Limited, Wayne Gretzky Estates, Flat Rock Cellars, Magnotta Winery

Description

Several hundred manufacturers pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to produce essential goods such as PPE, medical technologies, and sanitizer. These companies range from globally competitive automotive parts manufacturers to craft breweries and distilleries.

NAICS Code(s)

Various

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Description

Over the past five years, Trillium staff have profiled over 130 Ontario manufacturers. Full profiles of these companies are available here .