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We are a coalition of like-minded manufacturing industry associations with a common vision to promot

Founded in the summer of 2014, Manufacturing BC started as a coalition of like-minded manufacturing industry associations with a common vision to promote a world-class manufacturing sector in British Columbia. Today, the Alliance is the province’s largest association of manufacturers. The membership includes companies and organizations in the engineering and design, material handling and logistics

, and fabrication areas. Associate members include people-based organizations that train and develop skilled workers for high-paying jobs and community-focused chambers of commerce and boards of trade that recognize the significant economic contribution to their cities derived from manufacturing, directly and indirectly. Our purpose is to promote dialogue and encourage collaboration and joint-action amongst a variety of industry stakeholders to ensure a strong and competitive manufacturing sector in BC. The Alliance speaks and acts as one voice on priority issues to ensure that all British Columbians continue to benefit from the economic growth, high-value outputs and high-paying jobs found across all types of manufacturing in the province. We work with partners to create and deliver solutions to make industry more competitive. These services include advocacy for policy and regulatory change; skills training and employment programs to fill labour shortages; productivity, innovation and technology programs, and safety.

01/29/2024

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program recognizes five national winners for vision, leadership and success. Aisha Yang and Musharaf Syed, Co-Founders of Herbaland Naturals Inc. — the largest gummy vitamin manufacturer in Canada based in Richmond BC — are Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 winners. Announced at an award ceremony last night, Yang and Syed were selected by the independent panel of judges for their commitment to sustainable manufacturing and creating more accessible health and wellness products for all.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program recognizes five national winners for vision, leadership and success.

01/22/2024

The BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology has opened the Gene Haas Manufacturing Lab. This training facility is a complete modernization and expansion of the Machinist Workshop at the BCIT Burnaby, B.C., campus. Its goal is to enhance the applied learning experience of the school’s machinist students by equipping them with leading-edge skills for careers in machining while meeting the growing need for a skilled workforce in the province’s manufacturing sector.

This training facility is a complete modernization and expansion of the Machinist Workshop at the BCIT Burnaby, B.C., campus.

01/17/2024

Big news for foodies and the local economy! British Columbia is boosting its food-processing sector through the $20 million Food Processing Growth Fund. This initiative is enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of local companies like T-Brothers and Better Seafood Supply. From authentic Korean flavors to the freshest seafood, B.C. is setting a high bar for quality and sustainability in food production. Let's celebrate our local food heroes!

B.C. food-processing companies looking to scale up and feed more people are benefiting from a program that is helping them increase their businesses’ productivity and competitiveness by improving their facilities and equipment.

01/15/2024

A $1.05-billion partnership between E-One Moli and the governments of B.C. and Canada will bring lithium-ion battery cell production to Maple Ridge and create 450 high-quality, permanent jobs that are key to growing the province’s clean economy.

01/12/2024

Starting Feb. 1, 2024, the British Columbia Ministry of Forests is rolling out amendments to the province's lumber regulations. This move aims to revitalize the local forestry industry, especially in manufacturing cedar and cypress lumber in B.C.'s Interior. Key Change: Mills in the Interior are now required to fully manufacture cedar and cypress wood harvested in the area. Expect to see more locally produced veneer, panel products, decking, flooring, moldings, shingles, and siding - a significant shift from exporting minimally processed wood.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ministry of Forests has announced amendments to the province’s lumber regulations, aiming to boost local manufacturing and job growth in the forestry sector. These changes, effective Feb. 1, 2024, will particularly impact the manufacturing of cedar and cypress lum...

12/09/2023

Congratulations to Aisha Yang and Musharaf Syed, the dynamic co-founders and CEOs of Herbaland Naturals Inc., on being named Canada's Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneurs Of The Year for 2023! Leading the largest gummy vitamin manufacturer in Canada, their remarkable achievement is truly inspiring.

Herbaland executives will next compete in Monaco for global award given by Ernst & Young.

11/30/2023

The shortage of skilled labor is a significant concern for the manufacturing industry in Canada. This shortage not only affects the industry's ability to compete globally but also hampers technology adoption and digital transformation. The inability to fill vacant skilled positions is a major obstacle for Canadian manufacturers, and it's even more challenging for small and medium-sized businesses that may lack the financial resources and technical expertise required for emerging technologies.

Technology adoption, or the lack thereof, is Canada’s canary in the coal mine. It’s an indicator that something bad is about to happen.

11/28/2023

Airbus Canada's CEO, Benoit Schultz, has expressed his bafflement that Canada, with its abundant natural resources, competence in the aerospace industry, and various players in the industry, has not yet become a leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Despite the country's potential, Canada has yet to commercially produce SAF. In contrast, the US and Europe have embarked on ambitious initiatives to promote the use of SAF. Airbus is actively working to make its planes 100% SAF-compatible by 2030, but the main challenge lies in producing SAF in sufficient volume. Currently, SAF production only meets about 1% of global jet fuel demand, and it is significantly more expensive than traditional jet fuel.

Aerospace giant’s new planes can burn 50 percent SAF but Canada has yet to commercially produce it.

11/27/2023

Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, August 2023. Canadian manufacturing sales rose 0.7% to $72.4 billion in August on higher sales in 9 of 21 subsectors, led by the petroleum and coal (+10.5%), food (+1.5%) and machinery (+2.4%) subsectors. This was the second consecutive monthly increase. Meanwhile, sales of fabricated metals (-3.5%) and miscellaneous (-9.4%) declined the most in August.
The monthly increase was due mostly to higher prices as sales in real terms decreased in August (-0.7%). The Industrial Product Price Index rose 1.3%.

Canadian manufacturing sales rose 0.7% to $72.4 billion in August, mainly on higher sales of the petroleum and coal, food and machinery subsectors.

11/22/2023

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is fueling innovation in the foodtech industry with $654,417 in funding for eight groundbreaking projects. These initiatives, matched by industry funds, are set to bring over $1.3 million worth of projects to life. Here are a couple of projects supported by CFIN:

The Innovation Booster funding will help bring personalized nutrition innovations to market.

11/21/2023

Small Business Week is here, and it's time to celebrate the heart of our community: small businesses! Small businesses make up 98% of B.C.'s businesses, providing jobs and contributing to our economy. Let's support and recognize their importance this week and every week.

Small Business Week is when local entrepreurs celebrate, and lobby

11/20/2023

Congratulations to Oomé, a Richmond-based smoked tofu company, for winning the Best in Brand Award at the BC Food and Beverage Awards! This award recognizes their outstanding brand leadership in the marketplace. Kudos to co-founder Miki Talebi and the entire Oomé team for this well-deserved recognition.

BC food manufacturers received awards for their leadership.

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Manufacturing B.C.’s Future Together

The BC Alliance for Manufacturing is a coalition of like-minded manufacturing industry associations with a common vision to promote a world-class manufacturing sector in British Columbia. Those with an interest in ensuring a strong manufacturing sector include businesses in the design, supply, material handling, fabrication and logistics areas; people-based organizations that train and develop skilled workers for high-paying jobs; and community-focused chambers of commerce and boards of trade that recognize the significant economic contribution to their cities derived from manufacturing, directly and indirectly.

The Alliance coordinates multiple stakeholders to act together on priority issues impacting the province’s manufacturers. The goal is to ensure all British Columbians continue to benefit from the economic growth, high-value outputs and high-paying jobs found across all types of manufacturing in the province.

The Alliance provides a common platform for its members to improve economies of scale and joint-efforts in project management, training, capacity building, corporate services support, and government / public relations.