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Advanced Manufacturing
The advanced manufacturing sector in Vaughan has been and will continue to be a significant part of the city’s economic base. As one of Canada’s advanced manufacturing hubs, Vaughan is also an integral part of the newly announced Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, building up next-generation manufacturing capabilities and incorporating technologies such as advanced robotics and 3-D printing.
Fast Facts
- The largest sector in Vaughan by employment and gross domestic product (GDP) contribution.
- Contributes more than $4.9 billion or 20.3 per cent to Vaughan’s GDP.
- Provides access to superior end-to-end supply chain solutions.
Success Story
Investor: Nuform Building Technologies
“Vaughan is the ‘Silicon Valley’ of plastic extrusion. Resin suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and a strong talent pool in extrusion operators and mechanics, tool and die makers, and CNC punching machinists are all located within a 10-kilometre radius. Our manufacturing presence in Vaughan over many years is largely because of this reason.”
Nuform Building Technologies
Leading Companies
Automotive
Food and Beverage
- Arla Foods
- Concord Confections
- Kisko Products
- Riverside Natural Foods
- Wholesome Harvest Baking
Building Materials
Furniture
- Décor-Rest Furniture
- Global Furniture Group
- Gracious Living
- Teknion
- SSH Bedding Canada (Serta, Simmons Bedding)
