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 Automotive Communities Program - Windsor / Essex County
The Windsor –Essex County city region is Canada’s automotive capital and intellectual center of the Canadian automotive industry. The region has one the highest concentrations of automotive manufacturing activity in Canada, a technologically intensive traded industry cluster covering the full spectrum of the value chain including: research & development; software, professional services, information & communications technologies; advanced machinery, tool, die, mold (MTDM) manufacturing technologies; OE and aftermarket auto parts and vehicle assembly. Windsor-Essex County is a global center of excellence in the MTDM sector and has 75% of Canada’s MTDM capability. The University of Windsor and St. Clair College are Canada’s leading automotive educational institutions for curriculum, applied research, skilled and professional workforce development. UW has an unparalled track record of successful partnerships with industry to enhance innovation, productivity and competitiveness. The Faculty of Engineering at UW does about 25% of all the automotive R&D done by universities in Canada. The Ford Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing at St. Clair College, provides a $32 million world class skills development and applied research facility tailored to meeting industry needs. Windsor-Essex County offers a low cost, high capability location with: easy access to the key decision makers/customers responsible for automotive programs/platforms, new product development, purchasing and supplier selection facilitating customer relationship development/management to win business, track evolving developments/seize opportunities in real time, and monitor/benchmark competitors; A technologically advanced, diverse supplier base, with enhanced capabilities in systems integration, in-sequence manufacturing, high reliability and quality and supported by state of art information and communications technologies infrastructure. The Windsor-Detroit gateway is the single largest and fastest growing trade corridor in NAFTA with favorable logistics, access to multi-modal transportation infrastructure and low cost access to major markets. Within 1 day’s trucking time, of about 70 - 75 % of North American vehicle assembly operations, engine and transmission plants; A central N. American location, competitive overall operating costs, strong productivity and quality performance. Relatively low cost utilities and development ready industrial sites. The combined federal and provincial corporate taxes are lower than the basic U.S. federal rate; A flexible, skilled and professional workforce with a strong work ethic and low absentee rate, and established systems for continuous improvement in human capital development. Labour and benefit costs are significantly lower in Canada; Most generous support for R&D among the G8 countries embellished by cost effectiveness of university supported research; High quality of life, vibrant lifestyle choices, cross border employment opportunities, high incomes potential, among the most affordable housing/ highest ownership rates in Ontario. To explore business investment and development opportunities on a confidential basis, please contact:
Matt Fischer Fax: (519) 255-9987 Email: mfischer@choosewindsoressex.com Website: choosewindsor.com |
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