Newmarket has a solid foundation in the manufacturing industry which began in the 1800's which remains strong today. More than 5,000 people are employed in this sector. In 2017, the Town of Newmarket announced the relocation of Celestica's Toronto based manfucaturing facility to Newmarket, beginning in 2018.
Newmarket is home to international manufacturing giants that have chosen to locate here due to the Town's central location for transportation, the quality of life for employees, a supportive economic development team and competitive business costs. The Town is also home to local entrepreneurial manufacturing businesses, nurtured by the educated local workforce and growing demand for Canadian-manufactured goods. Many local manufacturers are now known globally for their innovative and advanced manufacturing products.
Some leading manufacturing firms located in Newmarket include:
Newmarket remains strongly committed to continuing to advance manufacturing in our community. Contact our Economic Development Office for opportunities to locate available properties, reduce your startup costs, and collaborate with existing businesses.