Ontario Made Success Stories

There’s exciting growth happening in the manufacturing sector, and it’s an exciting time to start a career in manufacturing.

Manufacturing jobs are high value, high tech, highly skilled, and high paying. If you’re looking for a career with potential, a job in manufacturing is a great choice!

Ali Mansouri and Dung Huynh, Owners & Operators, Gabe Clothing

Ali Mansouri and Dung Huynh, Owners & Operators, Gabe Clothing

After immigrating from Iran, Ali Mansouri started working as a clothing pattern maker and production manager. Eventually, in 1999, Ali Mansour opened up Gabe Clothing, which...

Suzanne Soto-Davies, Founder & Owner, TRUU by Nature Canada

Suzanne Soto-Davies, Founder & Owner, TRUU by Nature Canada

Suzanne manufactures her company's hair care products in their own good manufacturing practice (GMP) Lab in Burlington. It's a great way to control the quality of their...

Veneise George, Owner & Operator, YAWDI'S

Veneise George, Owner & Operator, YAWDI'S

"Manufacturing has given me a chance to bring my creative food creations to life. I get to see my ideas, from experimenting in my kitchen to the actual production, to my...

Tony Marra, President, Roma Fence Group of Companies

Tony Marra, President, Roma Fence Group of Companies

At the young age of 18, Tony opened Roma Fence. With the influx of Italo-Canadians in his local community, he was able to work and communicate fluently with the other...

Susan Bettencourt, Senior Human Resources Manager, Floradale Feed Mill Ltd.

Susan Bettencourt, Senior Human Resources Manager, Floradale Feed Mill Ltd.

"When the opportunity arose with Floradale, although unfamiliar to me from an agricultural perspective, I loved that I was a part of producing something again and I was...

Sabrina Fiorellino, CEO, Fero International Inc.

Sabrina Fiorellino, CEO, Fero International Inc.

"I would encourage young women to do anything they want, including male dominated fields, like manufacturing or construction. It’s extremely rewarding to be able to know...

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