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Warehousing and Distribution is a critical component of the global supply chain that supports all other industries. It is closely linked to the pace of economic activity in other sectors. The importance of this industry makes Brantford the ideal location for the logistical operations of many companies. Our strategic central position in South- western Ontario along key transportation networks and our proximity to major North American markets give businesses a clear advantage to improve efficiencies and lower costs. Brantford is home to over 40 warehouse and distribution companies servicing major cities across Canada and the United States. Combined, these growing companies occupy roughly 3.8 million sq. ft. and employ approximately 1,500 workers. This concentration of resources and talent makes Brantford an ideal location for companies looking for a competitive advantage. WHY BRANTFORD KEY BENEFITS 3.8M sq. ft. * 3.8 million square feet of active warehousing space locally, and growing Brantford is home to 40+ warehousing and distribution companies about 1,500 workers employed in the industry locally, and access to many more warehousing / transportation represented approx. $25.5 billion in GDP for Ontario in 2017 40+ companies * 1500 workers * $25.5 billion † WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SECTOR PROFILE
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Warehousing and Distribution is a critical component of the global supply chain that supports all other industries. It is closely linked to the pace of economic activity in other sectors.
The importance of this industry makes Brantford the ideal location for the logistical operations of many companies. Our strategic central position in South-western Ontario along key transportation networks and our proximity to major North American markets give businesses
a clear advantage to improve effi ciencies and lower costs.
Brantford is home to over 40 warehouse and distribution companies servicing major cities across Canada and the United States. Combined, these growing companies occupy roughly 3.8 million sq. ft. and employ approximately 1,500 workers. This concentration of resources and talent makes Brantford an ideal location for companies looking for a competitive advantage.
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3.8Msq. ft.*
3.8 million square feet
of active warehousing space locally, and growing
Brantford is home to 40+ warehousing
and distribution companies
about 1,500 workers
employed in the industry locally, and
access to many more
warehousing / transportation
represented approx. $25.5 billion in GDP for Ontario in
2017
40+companies*
1500workers*
$25.5billion†
WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION
SECTOR PROFILE
Company* Sq. Ft. Metres2 Jobs
A-line Greeting Cards 88,000 8,200 50
Brimich Logistics 540,000 50,200 65
Channel Control Merchants 300,000 27,900 40
Crown Lift Trucks 65,610 6,100 120
Goodness Me 60,399 5,600 35
Gunther Mele Ltd. 110,000 10,200 80
InvestorCom Inc. 73,000 6,800 82
Mabe Canada Inc. 300,000 27,900 50
The Marco Corporation 160,000 14,900 267
P&G / DHL 775,000 72,000 410
Economic Development & Tourism DepartmentCity of Brantford399 Wayne Gretzky ParkwayBrantford, Ontario, Canada, N3R 8B4
phone: 519-751-9900toll-free: +1 800-265-6299
email: [email protected]: advantagebrantford.ca
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540,000total square feet
65total employees
6local facilities
* Source: City of Brantford, Economic Development Division, 2018 Industrial Survey† Source: https://www.fi n.gov.on.ca/en/budget/fallstatement/2017/ecotables.html
Brimich Logistics
Brantford provides a strategic location allowing us to conveniently access our customers and markets.
Pat Fergus,Managing Director,Brimich Logistics
