Niagara Economic Development

Manufacturing in Niagara fast facts...

After $812 million in industrial building construction between 2019 and July 2024, Niagara's total manufacturing area tally grew to 23.7 million square feet.

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Two years after the announcement of this landmark investment, the scale of progress underway in the City of Port Colborne is remarkable.

This project is helping position Niagara Region as a leader in advanced manufacturing and the growing North American electric vehicle supply chain, bringing significant economic impact, skilled jobs and long term opportunity to our communities.

Thank you to Asahi Kasei for your continued investment, partnership and confidence in . The momentum behind this project is exciting to see.

Two years ago, Asahi Kasei announced its investment in a manufacturing facility for lithium-ion battery separators in Port Colborne, Canada. Since then, the project has continued to make steady progress, with construction now well underway.

This month, approximately 1,000 skilled workers are contributing on-site each day, transforming plans into tangible progress. Amid this momentum, we had the pleasure of hosting the Niagara Region Central Leadership Team for a tour of the construction site and an overview of the project.

It was a meaningful opportunity to share our progress and the technology, vision, and long-term commitment behind this investment, all in close partnership with the local community. Together, we remain committed to Creating for Tomorrow.

Niagara companies have a strong opportunity to grow through trade, investment, and strategic partnerships, and Mark Rupcic, our Economic Development Officer, Trade & Investment, is here to support that journey.

With a relationship driven approach and deep experience across both public and private sectors, Mark works closely with businesses, municipal partners, and government representatives to help bring new investment to Niagara and support expansion opportunities.

Looking to grow your business, explore new markets, or connect with the right partners to move forward with confidence? Connect with Mark to access the insight and support needed to drive long term success in Niagara.

Link: https://niagaracanada.com/team-members/mark-rupcic/