From Summer Job to Lifelong Passion: Chris Mota's Journey in Manufacturing
At just 16, Chris Mota began his journey into the manufacturing industry as a summer job, which eventually led him to his current role as a Concrete Finisher at MCON...
HARD-LINE Employees
When HLS HARD-LINE SOLUTIONS INC., part of Hexagon, asked some of their employees what they love most about working in manufacturing, here’s what they had to say: ...
Anthony Zhou, CEO, Canada Masq Corporation
Anthony’s journey into manufacturing began in response to the critical need for locally produced personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...