The Story of Manufacturing in Niagara, 1969 to Present Day

Title: The Story of Manufacturing in Niagara, 1969 to Present Day
Description: Niagara’s manufacturing sector dates back to the 1800s when the Niagara River made the region a hotbed for the development of hydropower and early industry. A century later, the advent of hydroelectric power generation accelerated this industrialization, as energy-intensive manufacturers moved to Niagara to capitalize on the cheap electricity offered by local generating companies. These early technical advances were bolstered by other locational strengths, such as proximity to the Canada-United States border and access to international markets via the Welland Canal.

This paper explores the history of manufacturing in Niagara. It focuses on the evolution of the sector post-1969, which was the year that the Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) was incorporated. This paper pays particular attention to the last 20 years of manufacturing in the region, and the opportunities and barriers facing Niagara’s manufacturing sector today.
list of authors: Nathan A. Olmstead
Tia Henstra
Charles Conteh
Publisher: Brock University
Date Issued: September 2023

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