Manufacturing in Clarington
Clarington is home to a dynamic manufacturing hub within the Greater Toronto Area. Its ideal location offers manufacturers a competitive edge in logistics and market reach, with direct access to Highways 401, 407, 418, and 35/115, rail networks, and nearby commercial ports, enabling seamless distribution across Canada and the U.S.
The community hosts leading companies in automotive, precision engineering, and advanced construction, supported by a highly skilled workforce and robust infrastructure designed to power growth and innovation. Clarington fosters growth by improving access to industrial land, cultivating strong municipal partnerships, and maintaining a highly skilled workforce tailored to the needs of advanced manufacturing. Whether expanding operations or driving innovation, businesses in Clarington thrive in an ecosystem built for industrial success.
Clarington’s Workforce
Clarington’s manufacturing sector benefits from a highly skilled workforce, supported by nearby institutions including Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University. Businesses can tap into a robust talent pipeline with expertise in engineering, robotics, automation, and precision manufacturing. To ensure long-term sustainability for industrial employers, Clarington actively fosters workforce development partnerships.
- 4.3% growth in manufacturing employment from 2018 to 2023
- Median hourly wage of $31 in the manufacturing sector—higher than many surrounding regions
- 206% increase in total building permit value, rising from $130.3 million in 2019 to $398.3 million in 2020— highlighting strong investment and expansion activity
- 1,828 manufacturing jobs in 2023
Sector success
Canada Rubber Group
Manufacturing custom rubber, plastic, and specialty materials for industries worldwide, Canada Rubber Group focuses on the automotive, transportation, and electrical sectors. Since 1987, CRG has delivered high-quality, precision-engineered parts designed to meet diverse application challenges. With a global footprint spanning four continents, the company prioritizes sustainability and innovation, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction with over 20 million parts sold globally.
Korechi Innovations Inc.
Transforming the golf industry with cutting-edge autonomous robots, Korechi Innovations Inc. is proud to call Clarington home. Their flagship Pik’r series of golf ball-picking robots has set a new benchmark for efficiency and performance, earning the trust of leading golf facility operators.
As demand surges across North America, Korechi is expanding globally, with dealers already established in Europe.
Proudly rooted in Clarington, Korechi Innovations continues to lead the way in transforming golf course management!
A place of possibilities
With competitive real estate prices, Clarington’s business parks offer prime opportunities for investment and growth. As part of Envision Durham, Clarington expects to add over 1,600 acres of new employment lands through Courtice and Bowmanville.
Clarington Energy Park is a hub for clean energy businesses and is home to major players such as Ontario Power Generation, East Penn, and the Durham York Energy Centre. To the east, the Science and Technology Park is poised for growth, with full servicing expected by late 2027. This business park is set to become a centre of innovation along the Highway 401 corridor.