Prince George's role as Northern British Columbia's service centre positions the city as a central location to support regional manufacturing. Discover opportunities, learn about the manufacturing cluster's competitive advantages, and
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Manufacturing in Prince George
Manufacturing is one of the largest economic sectors in Prince George and part of a fully-developed supply chain for natural resource projects. The sector complements growing mining, energy, and bioenergy industries in Prince George and has resulted in demand for some of the following:
- Metal products
- Industrial chemicals
- Custom and specialized fabrication products
- Plastic goods
- Machinery.
Manufacturing Cluster Objectives
- Expand knowledge base of industries, leading to more collaboration and competition that breeds innovation, specialization, and expertise.
- Attract foreign direct investment by creating more focused marketing on specific industries.
- Clustering helps firms grow faster, increases their recognition, and establishes them in the market.
- Workforce attraction and retention. Clusters consolidate and highlight opportunities available in industry.
Manufacturing North American Index Codes
The manufacturing cluster uses the following
North American Index Codes (NAIC):
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3111 - Animal Food Manufacturing
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3112 - Grain and Oilseed Milling
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3113 - Sugar and Confectinery Product Manufacturing
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3114 - Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
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3115 - Dairy Product Manufacturing
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3116 - Meat Product Manufacturing
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3117 - Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
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3118 - Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
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3119 - Other Food Manufacturing
- 3121 - Beverage Manufacturing
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3251 - Basic Chemical Manufacturing
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3252 - Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibres and Filaments Manufacturing
- 3253 - Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural and Chemical Manufacturing
- 3254 - Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- 3255 - Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
- 3253 - Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
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3259 - Other Chemical Product Manufacturing
- 3261 - Plastic Product Manufacturing
- 3262 - Rubber Product Manufacturing
- 3311 - Iron and Steel Mills and Ferro-Alloy Manufacturing
- 3312 - Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
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3331 - Agricultural, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
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3332 - Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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3333 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
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3334 - Ventilation, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
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3335 - Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
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3336 - Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Business Opportunities
- Transportation depots.
- Truck terminals.
- Warehousing and storage.
- Freight forwarding.
- Distribution centres.
- Retail and supply support.
Competitive Advantages
- Highly skilled workforce which includes experienced millwrights, welders, machinists, and fabricators as well as people trained in computer numerical control technology and innovative techniques.
- The College of New Caledonia provides Red Seal trades training in welding, machining, millwrighting, carpentry, power engineering, and more.
- The University of Northern British Columbia, with an annual enrolment of over 3,500 students, offers programs in business, finance, human resources, marketing, engineering, and computer sciences that complement the manufacturing sector.
Business Directory
View a listing of manufacturing companies currently registered in Prince George.
Find contact information, company profiles, and more in the City's Business Directory.
Contact Us
Economic Development
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Phone: 250-561-7633
Email:
ecdev@princegeorge.ca