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...
Father's Day Delights: 10 Gift Ideas Made in Ontario to Explore
As Father's Day draws near, it's the perfect time to show appreciation for the extraordinary people in our lives. Let's celebrate this special occasion by supporting local...
Continuing a Legacy: How Laurysen Kitchens is Building for the Future
Laurysen Kitchens has always had a warm, welcoming, family-oriented spirit, but there is an undeniable feeling of excitement in the air these days. That’s because plans...
Celebrate Mother’s Day with These 10 Ontario Made Gift Ideas
As Mother's Day approaches, there's no better way to express gratitude for the remarkable women in our lives than by showing our support for local Ontario manufacturers and...
Adversity, Burnout and Entrepreneurship - How Karen Lai Built Her Business
Meet Karen - President and Founder of KPM Power Inc. Karen Lai is the President and Founder of KPM Power Inc. , a customizable lithium battery solutions provider, with a...
The Comeback of a Lifetime - How this Popcorn Company is Changing Lives
Meet Emily: Founder and CEO of Comeback Snacks Emily O’Brien wanted to start a company that she was proud of. Comeback Snacks , a popcorn manufacturer, uses quality...
Shop Local this Holiday Season: Ontario Made’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Find the perfect #OntarioMade holiday gift for everyone on your list this year! Show your loved ones just how much you know them by gifting them one-of-a-kind gifts. Browse...
Win Over $1,000 of Ontario-made Prizes!
This prize pack is one of many ways we're celebrating Manufacturing Month - recognizing and thanking Ontario's manufacturers for their dedication to our economy and...
Veneise George, Owner & Operator, YAWDI'S
"Manufacturing has given me a chance to bring my creative food creations to life. I get to see my ideas, from experimenting in my kitchen to the actual production, to my...
Tony Marra, President, Roma Fence Group of Companies
At the young age of 18, Tony opened Roma Fence. With the influx of Italo-Canadians in his local community, he was able to work and communicate fluently with the other...
Susan Bettencourt, Senior Human Resources Manager, Floradale Feed Mill Ltd.
"When the opportunity arose with Floradale, although unfamiliar to me from an agricultural perspective, I loved that I was a part of producing something again and I was...
Sabrina Fiorellino, CEO, Fero International Inc.
"I would encourage young women to do anything they want, including male dominated fields, like manufacturing or construction. It’s extremely rewarding to be able to know...
Natacha Rey, Founder, Formulator & President, Maison Apothecare
"Over time I began to realize that the way my team worked created a much higher quality product than any co-packer would ever be willing to do so we’ve gradually moved to...
Rosemary Cescolini, Office Manager, Royal Door Ltd.
"I've been in manufacturing for 30 years and I’m just getting started. I wake up every day and I’m excited. What am I going to create today? It’s a recipe for...
Najah Ayadi, Founder and CEO, bluewrist
Najah Ayadi founded Bluewrist in 2006, and was instrumental in building and growing the software and application engineering team. Prior to founding Bluewrist, Najah spent...
Michael Burgess, Founder, Nerpy's Inc.
Nerpy’s began making hot sauces in 2008 in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Their mission is to introduce their customers to great tasting, deliciously flavoured hot sauces and...
Lola Adeyemi, Founder/Chief Souper Woman, It's Souper
"If you realize there’s a gap in the market, create it – invent that product, create that solution. I really encourage women to do that and not wait for somebody else....
Lisa Hallsworth, P.Eng., Chief Executive Officer, Rillea Technologies
"Manufacturing is such a rewarding place to work and offers so many invaluable learning opportunities," shares Lisa. Click here to read HerStory.
Leila Keshavjee, Founder and CEO, Happy Pops
"Manufacturing allows me to innovate quickly and keep control of the quality of my products and know exactly what the product is made of," shares Leila. Click here to read...
Kim Thira, President and CEO, AceTronic Industrial Controls Inc.
"Manufacturing used to be viewed as dark, dirty, and dangerous, but there is such a multitude of careers that are in the manufacturing industry," shares Kim. Click here to...