Manufacturing

The manufacturing landscape in North America is ever-changing, and St. Catharines continues to keep pace. Numerous primary and advanced manufacturers call St. Catharines home and represent the backbone of the city’s economy.

The long tradition of manufacturing in St. Catharines provides an experienced and talented labour pool with a wide range
of skilled trades that is attractive to firms seeking specialized and innovative products and solutions.

St. Catharines is still a preferred location for manufacturing in the Niagara Region. 295 manufacturing businesses call St. Catharines home, which makes it a priority for the City of St. Catharines to retain and expand these existing firms.  There is a continued need to evaluate the changing market environment and how partnerships and associations will need to be leveraged to maintain and grow this sector.