Advanced Manufacturing

In Pickering, advanced manufacturing is a stable and growing industrial sector. The City is dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of its local manufacturing community, and fostering an economic environment that nurtures existing businesses, and identifies key opportunities for new investment.

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Over the past 5 years Pickering has seen approximately 2 million sf of new commercial/industrial space built, and several major companies have either opened or expanded their operations. We remain dedicated to growing and further diversifying a manufacturing sector that complements our distinctive community, ensures jobs for our residents, and strives to place Pickering at the forefront of a global economy.

Aspect Retail Logistics

Founded in 2010, Aspect Retail Logistics is a third party logistics provider privately owned by Canadian supply chain management company Metro Supply Chain Group. Based in Pickering, they operate out of their almost 1 million sf facility, where they service over 1200 stores across Eastern Canada to their sole customer, Loblaws. Combined with their sister company, Logistics in Motion (LIM), located in Ajax, they employ over 1600 employees, making them one of the largest employers in Durham.

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Kubota Canada Ltd.

Kubota Canada Ltd.

The City of Pickering is pleased to welcome Kubota's Canadian headquarters as the first manufacturing facility along Pickering's Innovation Corridor. Kubota, a Japanese construction equipment manufacturer, opened their 565,000 sf facility in 2022, bringing over 200 jobs to the City.

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PCC Aerostructures

PCC Aerostructures Pickering, formerly known as Noranco Manufacturing Ltd. prior to 2015, operates in a 80,000 sf facility with over 185 employees. Originally founded in 1975, their main focus is on two main capabilities – long bed aluminum machining, and sheet metal fabrication with complex assembly.

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Signature Aluminum

Uniquely positioned in Pickering, Signature Aluminum has over 50 years of experience as a niche supplier of aluminum products and services in North America. They offer industry leading capabilities customized to fit a customer’s supply chain needs. Supporting the entire product cycle from start to finish, their manufacturing experience allows for reliable and consistent supply for all products to meet customer needs.

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One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1V 6K7
905.420.4625