Sandra and Jamie Gallaway, Founders & Owners, Blue Coast Bitters
Sandra and Jamie, the dynamic duo behind Blue Coast Bitters, are turning heads in the cocktail world with their handcrafted bitters, made with passion in Sarnia, Ontario....
Matt Hammond, Founder & Owner, Rimjobs & Meat Rub Co.
Sourcing locally grown peppers, Rimjobs & Meat Rub Co., based in London, Ontario, specializes in smoking, dehydrating, and grinding them into unique blends to produce...
Carlos & Sandra Flores, Founders & Owners, No.7 Mexican Hot Sauce
In 2013, No.7 Mexican Hot Sauce Inc. was founded with a passion for flavour. Fast forward to 2024, and the company has expanded its operations to include a state-of-the-art...
Denise Sutherland, Certified Aromatherapist and Formulator, Lotus Natural Living
Denise began her journey in manufacturing over 20 years ago, motivated by the need to provide her family with safer options for toxic products. Her son was born with a cleft...
Colleen Lowe, Founder & Owner, Enfleurage Organics
Nestled in Oakville, Ontario, Colleen Lowe’s journey into the world of organic body care began with an unexpected twist. For over 25 years, Colleen has been the driving force...
Kristy Miller, Founder and CEO, The Scented Market
Kristy's journey into the manufacturing sector began with a personal quest to create clean, beautiful candles that wouldn't leave soot in her home. Frustrated by the lack of...
Naneen Keenan, Master Canner/Owner, County Fare
In 2012, Naneen launched her quaint retail shop in Picton, Ontario, during the annual "Maple in the County" festival. What started as a small home canning venture quickly...
Nominees Announced for the Fourth Annual Ontario Made Awards
Excitement is building as Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) announces the nominees for the fourth annual Ontario Made Awards today. These awards recognize Ontario...
Racer Machinery – Ontario Made Expertise for the Next Generation
Racer Machinery , a family-run business based in Cambridge, Ontario, is a shining example of the Ontario Made program. They're not just building top-notch CNC machines,...
Powering the Future: K-Line Insulators’ Ontario Made Success Story
As you glance up at the power lines in your neighbourhood, it’s easy to overlook the integral role played by locally crafted components in delivering electricity to your...
Jo-Lynn Hoffmann – Leading Success at Topax Protektive Packaging
With a wealth of experience spanning over 40 years, Jo-Lynn Hoffmann, CEO of Topax Protektive Packaging , has been at the forefront of driving the company’s success. With her...
Crafting Joy in Every Sip: The Daymaker Coffee Story
Step into the world of Daymaker Coffee Roasters , an Ontario-based coffee manufacturer that goes beyond simply brewing coffee. Founded in 2022, Daymaker embodies the values...
The Rise and Shine of Lazy Daisy’s
It all started with humble roots. Growing up on a farm in Midhurst, Ontario, Dawn, the founder of Lazy Daisy's , developed a deep-rooted connection to the land and a love for...
Crafting Legacy: The Story Behind Coats by Mary Ellen
In a world where fast fashion dominates, there's something enduringly special about craftsmanship passed down through generations. In its second and third generation of coat...
Ontario Made Award Winners Shine at CME's Queen's Park Reception
Last night marked an illustrious celebration as the winners of the third annual Ontario Made Awards were honoured at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME's) 24th Annual...
The Great Canadian Sox Story
How focusing on "Made in Canada" paid off for a family-owned sock business Nestled in Ontario lies a legacy – a tale woven by The Great Canadian Sox Company. Since its...
Ontario Made Manufacturing Day - Strengthening Supply Chains and Celebrating the Sector
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) proudly marked the third annual Ontario Made Manufacturing Day , during a virtual event today, celebrating the remarkable...
Suzanne Soto-Davies, Founder & Owner, TRUU by Nature Canada
Suzanne manufactures her company's hair care products in their own good manufacturing practice (GMP) Lab in Burlington. It's a great way to control the quality of their...
Ali Mansouri and Dung Huynh, Owners & Operators, Gabe Clothing
After immigrating from Iran, Ali Mansouri started working as a clothing pattern maker and production manager. Eventually, in 1999, Ali Mansour opened up Gabe Clothing, which...
CMTS: Where Canada is Made
Canada's Manufacturing Community Under One Roof Taking place from September 25-28, 2023 at the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke, CMTS (Canadian Manufacturing Technology...