PTBOCanada Feature Post: 7 MORE Products Proudly Produced in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

We were blown away by the response to our recent post on products that are manufactured in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. With some of your input, and a few ideas of our own, we have compiled another list to share and celebrate the stories of products that are made in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. Check them out below...

Sciens Industries Inc.

1. Over the summer, Charlotte Products—part of Swish Group of Companies—launched ALLORGANIC® products, the first Canadian Made USDA Certified Organic cleaning products line. This means they contain at least 95-99% organic ingredients. Pretty incredible, and awesome for the environment!

2. Is the car you drive a GM? Roughly 1 in 6 cars in Canada are. Merit Precision Moulding is a plastic injection moulding company that is a Tier 1 supplier that ships directly to General Motors. Locally, they supply to Savage Arms and Siemens Milltronics.

3. An important part of Peterborough’s aerospace supply chain, Safran Electronics Canada manufactures electronic control solutions— including landing gear, steering and braking systems and propeller de-icing control, to name a few, used for both civil and military aircraft and helicopters.

Sciens Industries Inc.

4. Cross Wind Farm is a favourite amongst many local farmers’ market enthusiasts. They create artisan goat cheese and milk products, as well as bath and soap products. They were just named the Grand Champion in the Variety Cheese category for their seasoned feta at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

5. For 87 years, Lucky Strike Bait Works has created quality fishing tackle in Peterborough. Some of your greatest fishing conquests could be thanks to a local lure! You can find their fishing lures and nets at Canadian Tire and Walmart stores.

6. General Electric has two separate divisions that operate in Peterborough: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Canada (GEH-C) and GE Motors. The Nuclear Division has a long standing history in Peterborough. In 1955, the first Canadian commercial nuclear reactor, as part of the Nuclear Steam Supply System, was designed and constructed right here in Peterborough. GE Motors delivers advanced motor, drive and control technologies to sectors including the energy and marine sectors.

7. Peterborough companies also make life just a little more convenient. One example? Genpak manufactures the technology and the lids in order to make packaging coffee creamers possible.

HERE'S WHAT MAKES OUR MANUFACTURING SECTOR SO UNIQUE...

Peterborough’s manufacturing sector is made up of a network of talented and innovative professionals and entrepreneurs. Businesses present in the community are important supporters of the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre and the Kawartha Manufacturers Association. In terms of the creative economy—that is, people who are paid to think—1 in 5 workers in Peterborough’s Advanced Manufacturing sector are employed in creative occupations, like engineers, specialized equipment operators and designers. Career opportunities in these occupations continue to grow in the region.

Peterborough Economic Development asked local leaders in Peterborough’s Advanced Manufacturing sector about what makes Peterborough a great place to operate. Here is what they had to say in the video below...

http://www.PeterboroughED.ca/Advanced-Manufacturing Peterborough's manufacturing sector has a long history, but over the years its landscape has changed, evolving to remain competitive. We are proud of our past and excited for what's to come. The business models of our manufacturing companies now include custom engineering, innovation and lean manufacturing, making these companies part of the Advanced Manufacturing sector.

Find out how people are redefining success in Peterborough. For more info, go here:

Website: PeterboroughED.ca/success
Twitter: @PtboEcDev
Facebook: facebook.com/PtboEcDev
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/peterborougheconomicdevelopment

***ICYMI: Check out the rest of our Redefining Success series with Peterborough Economic Development -> Part 1 on aerospace here, Part 2 on water here, Part 3 on manufacturing here, and Part 4 on entrepreneurs here.

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