Competitive advantage has drawn the following business clusters to Bay of Quinte:
Food processing
Parmalat/Black Diamond Cheese, Saputo, Kellogg and Nestlé are among the 35-plus food processing companies employing more than 2,700 people in Bay of Quinte.
These companies are here for the best of reasons:
- Location on Highway 401 serving three of Canada's largest markets and offering easy access to major northern U.S. markets
- Lower-cost, loyal and productive workforce
- Lower plant operating costs
- Full range of critical support services
Logistics
Erb Transport, Cooney, Mor-trans, All-Can, Sears, Trenton Cold Storage and Amer Sports Canada Inc. are among the logistics and distribution centres employing more than 3,000 people in Bay of Quinte.
Behind this sector's growth stands the growing needs of our manufacturing companies, including those involved in food processing, and our distribution centres. The economies of modern supply chain management and the trend to outsource logistics are drawing attention to Bay of Quinte and making a location here a progressively better proposition.
Plastics and packaging
ExxonMobil Chemical Films Canada Ltd., Norampac Inc., Polycello, Sonoco Ltd. and Berry Plastics Canada are among the plastics and packaging companies employing more than 1,750 people in this highly specialized sector in Bay of Quinte.
The plastics industry sector here has been posting strong growth, mainly because of large markets in nearby Toronto and Montréal, the well-developed transportation network in place, low operating costs and the many skilled, work-ready plastics graduates of post-secondary institutions in Eastern Ontario.
To put Bay of Quinte's success in perspective, Eastern Ontario employs 6,800 in plastics-and in the next five years more than two-thirds of eastern Ontario's plastics companies say they will expand.
Advanced Manufacturing
Bay of Quinte hosts dynamic and growing aerospace, auto parts, nuclear and biotechnology sectors. People here make and ship advanced manufacturing products throughout North America while enjoying an enviable quality of life in a fine natural setting.
This sector includes a number of companies including Bioniche Life Sciences, L-3 Communications Spar Aerospace, L-3 Communications CMRO and Airborne Systems Canada Ltd. just to name a few.
Military
Canada's Largest Airforce Base Keeps on Growing
To support growing requirements, inclduing the new Airlift Capability Program which is resulting in additional aircraft, 8 Wing CFB Trenton will be scheduling new construction. Companies locating in the region can benefit from the opportunities related to the $750 million to $1 billion infrastructure investment and the private sector support requirements of the new aircraft over the next 5 years. A large municipally owned investment-ready industrial park is adjacent to the base and is available.
Auto parts
Bay of Quinte auto parts makers employ more than 1,940 people. These firms depend on our low-cost, skilled labour, low overall operating costs and strategic location, with fast access to raw materials and to markets that include major assembly plants.
Astride Highway 401,we have access along Ontario's chief truck route to plants on the Québec City-Detroit corridor. We also host a major rail terminus for CN and Canadian Pacific Railway. And nearby fully serviced airports are available for large transport aircraft.
Bay of Quinte opens doors. One of our local manufacturers recently won a contract supplying for a new Toyota plant. So, when it comes to auto parts you can think Bay of Quinte without thinking only of the Big 3.
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Case Studies
Bay of Quinte is home to a variety of industries, each with their own unique story. The following are a few of the successful companies who call Quinte home. Click on company name for full information: