First Research Canadian Industry Profile

The fabricated metal product manufacturing industry in Canada consists of about 7,600 employer establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $37 billion. The industry is comprised of large domestic manufacturing operations, including ES Fox, Velan, and Waiward Steel; divisions of international firms, such as Canam Group and Harris Steel; and a large number of small and midsized fabrication companies.

Demand for fabricated metals is driven primarily by the strength of the construction, transportation, appliance, and machinery manufacturing industries ... plus: