Manufacturing

Ontario’s largest manufacturing industry is transportation equipment, producing automobiles and replacement parts to supply the North American and overseas markets. The bulk of Ontario’s auto-manufacturing is concentrated in the Greater Toronto Area and southwestern Ontario, including the County of Elgin. Manufacturing is a major contributor to Ontario’s economy:

• Representing about 1/5th of all economic activity
  
• Providing 16% of Ontario’s total employment
  
• Is the second-largest employer in North America’s manufacturing sector

Employment in manufacturing has increased in Elgin County by 3.8% over the last 7 years, due to the presence of large, multi-national corporations as well as the success of small and medium-sized operations.

Elgin County has enjoyed a long and successful manufacturing history in:

• Manufacturing machinery
  
• Beverage and tobacco products
  
• Food
  
• Plastics
  
• Rubber and wood products
  
• Transportation equipment

Elgin County is committed to sustaining and diversifying a broad base of manufacturing opportunities and operations, while capitalizing on their skilled and dedicated workforce and strategic location.