Advanced Manufacturing

Industry in Brantford is built upon the fusion of innovation and manufacturing. Our long history of advancement began with Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone in 1876. Since then, our manufacturers and innovators have contributed to and embraced new technologies and techniques that push the limits of production processes.

Brantford is centrally located in one of the most innovative regions of the world. Due to our unique proximity to leading universities and innovation centres, companies in Brantford are able to tap into research and advanced manufacturing techniques in fields such as automotive manufacturing and technology.

Advanced manufacturing includes the development or adoption of cutting-edge technologies that demonstrate a commitment to product, process, and technological innovation. Advanced manufacturers are found in virtually all manufacturing industries and sectors.

2100 workers

1.85M sq. ft.

22 companies

400 kilometres

Over 2,100 workers employed in the industry locally, with access to many more.

1.85 million square feet / 172,400 square metres of advanced manufacturing space locally, and growing.

Home to 22 advanced manufacturing companies.

At the centre of a 400 km / 250 mile corridor of the world’s richest concentration of auto resources.

We are proud of the many companies in this sector that call Brantford home. Below are some additional sectoral highlights.

Spotlight: Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc.

Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc.

Investment: $65 millionTotal Size: 104,000 square feet / 9,700 square metres
Total Employees: 46

We explored several areas in North America, ultimately we selected Brantford as a location for a number of reasons including the fact that it is economically competitive and its location is ideal which is crucial for our operation to grow. We are very appreciative of the strong support we have received from our government partners including the Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department.

Yasunari Mitsui, President & Representative Director, Mitsui High-tec, Inc.

Industry facts and figures

Research and developments costs are up to 40-60% lower with Ontario Tax Credits compared to other jurisdictions.
Brantford is at the centre of a 400-km corridor with the world's richest concentration of auto-related resources.
Over 700 parts suppliers and 500 tool, die, and mould makers are located within 3 hours of Brantford.
Brantford is located in the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, expected to generate $13.5 billion in GDP and 13,500 jobs by 2028.
Ontario's vast and diverse workforce provides access to many of the best trained specialized and skilled trades on the planet.

Local statistics

The Advanced Manufacturing sector in Brantford is a significant contributor to our local economy. Below are some key figures from our 2018 Industrial Survey.

Companies: 22 companies (estimated)
Total size : 1.85 million square feet or 172,000 square metres (estimated)
Employees: 2,100 people (estimated)

Major employers

Major employers

Company	Square Feet	Square Meters	Total Jobs
Apotex Pharmachem Inc.	192,000	17,800	380
Bowman Precision Tooling	57,000	5,300	65
Hartmann Canada	160,000	14,900	180
L.C. Bakery Equipment Services	50,000	4,600	29
Massilly North America	207,317	19,300	95
Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc.	104,000	9,700	46
Mott Manufacturing Limited	221,000	20,500	320
Samuel Metal Blanking	150,000	13,900	115
Tigercat Industries Inc.	75,500	7,000	289
Zamboni & Co. Ltd.	45,000	4,200	25

Recent investments

Recent investments

Company	Investment Size square feet (square metres)	Investment Jobs	Investment Value ($)
Samuel, Son & Co., Limited	37,000 (3,440)	TBD	$18.5 Million

NA: not available/applicable.

TBD: to be determined.

Note: investment values may be land purchases, building expansions, facility renovations, or equipment purchases. Jobs, values, and sizes do not necessarily correlate or represent a fixed ratio.