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You’ll be in good company

For that last century and a half, Cornwall companies have helped change the world — something that continues to this day.

Traditionally a manufacturing centre, the past 25 years has seen a significant diversification of Cornwall’s economy. Today, the City boasts vibrant retail, office, logistics, and customer service sectors in addition to several strong manufacturing operations.

Logistics

Cornwall is home to a number of Canada’s most significant logistics and distribution operations. Walmart Logistics operates two massive and technologically advanced distribution centres in the Cornwall Business Park, as does  Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart. Michelin has recently opened a 984,000 sf distribution centre as well. The Benson Organization supports over 300 locations from its head office and distribution centre. These companies are supported by a variety of award-winning trucking and warehouse companies.

Manufacturing

Cornwall’s manufacturing sector remains an important economic contributor, able to find niche markets through innovation, efficiency, and production quality. Morbern, BASF and Lamincorr operate large manufacturing plants in Cornwall, as does IPG, Axalta and Hood Packaging. Leading international manufacturer Johns Manville uses its Cornwall operation for many new product roll-outs, including the award winning Invinsa and Easyboard insulation products. Surgeons around the world continue to save lives using advanced angioplasty catheters made in Cornwall by NuMED Canada, while Oxy-Arc International is pioneering methods to cut through steel and iron that is more than 4 feet thick. These are just a few examples selected from over 40 local manufacturing success stories.

Food Processing

Cornwall’s food processing sector has also grown, with major facilities by Olymel (bacon), Biscuits Leclerc (breakfast bars) and Lallemand (yeast) employing hundreds of people. Controlled environment agriculture is also a growing sector, represented by Fieldless Farms and Zipgrow. And Cornwall’s own craft brewery, Rurban, is very popular.

Defence Sector

Cornwall also has a growing number of companies engaged in supporting the defence sector, including Nautel Sonar and electronics manufacturers Kontron and Timila. The DEV Centre is also home to CFSACO – the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations.

Government, Retail and Service

Retail, government and other office and service companies continue to thrive as they serve the region, country and beyond. Cornwall is the  home to the head office of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Greal Lakes Pilotage Authority as well as offices for Service Canada and Parks Canada. The professional sector is well represented by several top-notch legal and accounting firms, as well as enginerring offices of EVB and WSP, with dozens of architects, engineers, and geoscientists.

Whether it is local jeweller Andre Pommier designing rings for couples in Europe, or the DEV Centre welcoming training and conference clients from around the world, Cornwall companies are making a difference.

Wouldn’t you like to join them? Learn more about the advantages of having a business in Cornwall.

More Info

  • Check out the News section for dozens of articles about businessess opening and expanding in Cornwall
  • Check out our YouTube channel for video profiles of dozens of Cornwall companies.

Additional Resources

Other information, including maps, articles, brochures, and more, can be found on the Resources Page.