Ontario is a leading player in the plastics industry, trailing only California and Ohio in terms of total plastics manufacturing output.
Bradford West Gwillimbury is located in the heart of Canada’s most populated region, providing good access to the Greater Toronto Area and the US markets. The presence of Honda of Canada Mfg. within South Simcoe provides a stable, local market for automotive plastics manufacturing in tier 2/3 suppliers.
This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in making goods by processing plastic materials. The plastics industry caters to a wide range of mid- and end users including the automotive sector, food packaging and household goods.
- Automotive – Plastics are increasingly being used within the automotive sector where they are replacing metal parts.
- Packaging – Plastics play a significant role in the packaging industry where they provide a lighter and smaller (weight and volume) solution to traditional packing materials.
- Construction – Foamed plastic insulation, vinyl windows, and doors are all standard products within the construction industry.
Advantages
Location
- Well located in the heart of Canada’s most populated region with good access to the GTA and the US. Market presence has been established in the Barrie Economic Region.
Industry Profile
- Ontario is a leading player in the plastics industry trailing only California and Ohio in terms of total plastics manufacturing output.
Automotive Link
- Some plastics industries are involved in automotive component manufacturing (tier 2/3 suppliers). The location and success of Honda of Canada Mfg. within the South Simcoe area provides a ready market for automotive components.