From the outside, Ben Machine looks like a traditional, family-owned manufacturer in a Vaughan industrial park. But inside, the company has evolved into a hub for skilled trades, engineering and production technology that underpins safety-critical global supply chains.
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Olympus Canada: patient-focused medtech innovation, powered from Richmond Hill
When someone undergoes a colorectal cancer screening, a lung exam, or a minimally invasive procedure, there is a good chance that their physician is using Olympus medical devices to see more clearly and treat them more effectively. Within Canada, the team responsible for advancing Olympus’ medtech solutions is based in Richmond Hill.
Read MoreMarkham startup launches 100-kilowatt fast charger, eyes 1,000 stations across North America
A Markham-based startup is betting on the future of electric vehicles with the launch of its first public fast-charging station and plans to build a network of 1,000 charging stations across Canada and the United States within five years.
Read MoreOntario scaling up innovation in life sciences sector; Aurora-based Piramal Healthcare receives $1.7 million
The Ontario government is investing more than $18 million to support 11 companies through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF), a strategic initiative that helps Ontario’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the human health sciences sector commercialize market-ready products, scale operations, strengthen competitiveness and prepare for procurement opportunities. The latest round of funding under the LSSUF program has been allocated to 11 recipient companies. Life Science Scale Up Fund recipients includes Piramal Healthcare (Canada) […]
Read MoreThe silicon corridor north: why Toronto and York Region offer the definitive gateway for Taiwanese tech R&D and design centers
As global tech leaders rush to secure North American footprint options for chip design, hardware infrastructure, and AI, a powerful alternative to traditional U.S. corridors has solidified its position. Toronto-York Region in Canada has become a premier landing pad for international tech investment.
Read MoreNordSpace opens rocket factory 1 (RF-1) in Markham, scales to production for Canada’s sovereign light & medium-lift launch program
New Rocket Factory 1 campus marks NordSpace’s transition to production mode, anchoring a three-site national footprint for sovereign Canadian space launch.
Read MoreTrimble Applanix: precision with purpose, engineered in Richmond Hill
When you open a map app for directions, navigate coastal waters, or view a detailed 3D model of a city from the sky, there is a good chance the underlying precision comes from Trimble Applanix.
Read MoreMarkham manufacturer highlights AI, automation push as Ontario expands $5M digital business funding. Here’s how companies can apply
The additional $5-million investment in the Digital Competence Centre (DCC) was announced May 20 at Sable Metal Fabrication in Markham by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
Read MoreGarDel Metal Products: Trusted Precision, Built in Richmond Hill Since 1980
Inside GarDel Metal Products’ facility in Richmond Hill, highly skilled technicians work with precision components destined for some of the world’s most demanding industries: defence, aerospace, and advanced medical equipment.
Read MoreFrom idea to transatlantic partnership: How the strategic partnership for Sensor Technology (SPS), together with the strong transform.r network, is paving the way into the North American mobility market
The initial contact did not take place during a delegation visit—but at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich. There, representatives from York Region met the Bavarian sensor ecosystem for the first time. What followed was no coincidence, but the result of consistent networking.
Read MoreCollaboration in Action: York Region and Partners Strengthen Canada–Germany Ties at Hannover Messe
York Region joined Team Canada for a second straight year at Hannover Messe, with more than 110,000 attendees walking the floor of the world’s largest industrial tradeshow, after a highly successful Team Canada presence at HM in 2025.
Read MoreRichmond Hill-based MIS Electronics: where precision meets purpose
For more than two decades, MIS Electronics has been quietly powering the technology that drives industries across North America and Europe. From advanced medical devices to intelligent sensors, the Richmond Hill–based manufacturer has built its reputation on precision, reliability, and innovation.
Read MoreNGen announce $79.5 million in new AI projects to help Canadian manufacturers compete globally; four companies from York Region receive funding
Combined with more than $50.3 million in direct investment from industry, the projects represent a total investment of $79.5 million in Canadian advanced manufacturing innovation.
Read MoreRichmond Hill-based Maple Advanced Robotics Inc: Making Automation Easy
MARI’s journey began with a single challenge. In 2018, engineers were tasked with automating the precision sanding of car roofs for Magna International, a leading Canadian automotive technology company.
Read MoreMars invests $40M in Newmarket plant as part of Ontario upgrades
Mars, Inc. announced the completion of a $180-million investment to accelerate manufacturing innovation and workplace modernization across its four Ontario facilities, with $40 million going directly to the Mars Snacking plant in Newmarket.
Read MoreOntario strengthening auto parts manufacturing in Newmarket; Eurospec Manufacturing receives $150,000 in O-AMP funding
In support of EuroSpec’s $307,000 facility investment, Ontario is providing $150,000 in funding through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP).
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