Canada Needs to do More to Produce the Machines That Makes Machines

The success of any nation in establishing an industrial renaissance begins with solid foundation of companies that manufacturers machines that makes machines. That starting point, coupled with advanced automation, robotics, and high precision computer systems. Such are the pillars that forms the basis of strong industrial production.

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The upstream of this industry would be in the sophisticated knowledge of engineering and design that is well-founded in the university educational systems.

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If Canada wishes to move forward away from Chinese products and imported industrial items, then more should be done in this strategic sector of machines that makes machines.

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A list of Canadian industrial companies that manufacture machines that build machines, also known as machine tool manufacturers or industrial equipment manufacturers:

1. Linamar Corporation (Guelph, ON) - produces machine tools, industrial equipment, and precision machined components.
2. Magna International Inc. (Aurora, ON) - develops and manufactures automotive systems, modules, and components, including manufacturing equipment.
3. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (Cambridge, ON) - designs and builds customized automation systems, including machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
4. Bombardier Inc. (Montreal, QC) - produces transportation equipment, including aircraft, trains, and related manufacturing machinery.
5. SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (Montreal, QC) - provides engineering, procurement, and construction services, including manufacturing equipment design and supply.
6. Woodbridge Foam Corporation (Mississauga, ON) - manufactures tooling and machinery for foam production.
7. Exova Group Limited (Mississauga, ON) - provides testing and calibration services, including machinery and equipment.
8. SMS Equipment (Acheson, AB) - distributes and supports heavy equipment and machinery for various industries.
9. Vermeer Canada (Acheson, AB) - manufactures and distributes industrial and agricultural equipment.
10. Komatsu Canada Ltd. (Mississauga, ON) - distributes and supports heavy equipment and machinery.

11. CNC Machines Canada?(New Castle, ON)- Specializes in CNC machine tools and automation solutions.

12. Morrison Machine Company?(Mississauga, ON) - Produces custom machinery and systems for various industries.

13. Apex Automation?(Edmonton, AB)- Focuses on automated solutions and machinery for manufacturing processes.

14. Miller Machine & Tool?- Provides precision machining and tooling solutions for manufacturing equipment.

15. Lindsay Machine Works?- Designs and builds custom machinery for various industrial applications.

16. Bison Machinery?- Manufactures equipment and tools for the manufacturing sector.

17. Camtech Manufacturing?- Offers precision machining and custom machinery solutions.

18. Sierra Machine Works?- Specializes in custom fabrication and machining for industrial applications.

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This list highlights some prominent Canadian companies involved in manufacturing machines that build machines, but it's not exhaustive. There may be additional companies, particularly smaller or regional players.

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I believe that a fair look at this list, by anyone in the strategic planning of Canada's economy would see that we're not doing enough. And we need to do more to achieve self-reliance and produce sufficient products in the domestic market. Otherwise, the Canadian G10 economy would still be limping by 2035.