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Governments support expansion of modular home manufacturer
March 7, 2025
Our Economy is Driven by Manufacturing
New Brunswick is home to a dynamic advanced manufacturing sector with expertise in aerospace and defense, consumer products, food and beverage, mining, oil and gas, and other industries.
#1
Province in Canada for exports by value from the manufacturing sector.
Province for job tenure in the manufacturing sector.
#2
Highest workforce employed in the manufacturing sector in Atlantic Canada.
Lowest-cost source of electrical power for industry use in Eastern Canada.
Manufacture Here, Do Business Everywhere
Located in Atlantic Canada, New Brunswick shares a border with the provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the state of Maine (U.S.). New Brunswick provides same-day access to over 100 million consumers through:
- 2 year-round ice-free ports with rail and road access (Port of Saint John and Port of Belledune)
- Rail access with connections to three Class I railways – connecting to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- An extensive network of roads and highways connecting you to the United States eastern seaboard and the St. Lawrence corridor.
- 4 airports, 14 domestic destinations, 4 international destinations, and an international cargo hub.
A Nearshore Advantage with an Optimal Time-Zone
From here, you can reach multiple continents within a single business day. Our optimal Atlantic time zone puts us four hours ahead of San Francisco, and four hours behind London, facilitating access to both European and North American markets.
We Have the Talent
New Brunswick has a skilled manufacturing workforce, with experience in traditional industries and an abundance of innovative technologies. When it comes to manufacturing and engineering talent, New Brunswick has you covered. Our Client Engagement Team can help you implement proven strategies to find the talent that meets your needs.
We aim to ensure our workforce is trained to support your industry by connecting you with our post-secondary institutions to develop curriculum designed to meet your needs.
A Cost-Effective Place to Manufacture
New Brunswick offers one of the most cost-competitive jurisdictions in Canada
According to KPMG, New Brunswick’s mid-sized cities ranked #2 most cost-competitive locations in North America for Technology Intensive Manufacturing (I.e., factory 4.0) and #3 in Systems Assembly and Manufacturing.
An Impact on Your Bottom Line
New Brunswick can save you money. A company looking to expand 100 employees into a 50,000 sq. ft. space in one of New Brunswick’s major cities can take advantage of a 13.4% overall cost savings compared to Ontario, 11% compared to Quebec, and 14.8% compared to the Canadian average.
