Key industries that are driving the economic development and investment in our community include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. North Huron and surrounding areas are home to many small to medium sized industrial businesses, technical expertise and entrepreneurial services.
A complete listing of businesses in the Township of North Huron can be found here.
Agriculture
North Huron takes great pride in its strong agricultural roots. North Huron’s agricultural community generates quality products and supports many farm service and supply companies, local implement dealers, processing plants and co-ops. All of these products and services generate a significant economic investment in the region.
North Huron is part of Huron County where farm gate sales are greater than five Canadian provinces. Huron County is the leader in the production of soy beans, corn and hogs and is a producer of niche crops for speciality markets. Huron County is also home to a growing cluster of wineries and breweries. The well-known Cowbell Brewing Company is located at the edge of Blyth, Ontario.
Howson and Howson Limited |
| Since 1971 Howson and Howson Limited have specialized in milling Canadian Western Amber Durum wheat. Their products include: Durum Semolina, Durum White Grain Semolina, Durum Whole Wheat Semolina and Durum 1st Clear Flour. The products produced are pasta, specialty breads, flat breads, whole wheat wraps and couscous. To contact, call (519) 523-4241. |
Snobelen Farms Ltd. |
| An independent, family owned company that was founded in 1971, Snobelen Farms Ltd. Specializes in the production, processing and sales of food grade soybeans, commercial grains and pedigreed seed for markets across Canada and Internationally. To contact, call (519) 528-2092. |
Hensall Co-op/Westfield Facility |
| Founded in 1937, Hensall Co-op is one of the largest co-operatives in Canada with more than 20 owned locations in Ontario and Manitoba. With customers in more than 40 countries and operations in food products (edible dry beans and food grade soybeans), grain and ingredient marketing, energy (fuel and propane), animal nutrition and global freight forwarding and logistics. There is a Hensall District Co-op facility located in Westfield, Ontario. To contact, call (519) 262-3002. |
Manufacturing
North Huron’s manufacturing community hosts a variety of industries specializing in assembly, construction, and machinery.
Royal Homes Ltd. |
| Royal Homes Ltd. has been manufacturing award-winning modular homes that are shipped to sites across Ontario since 1971. To contact, call (519) 357-2444. |
Wescast Industries Inc. |
| Wescast Industries Inc. is one of North America’s foremost suppliers of exhaust manifolds. Two plants for machining and casting are situated in North Huron and Morris-Turnberry. To contact, call (519) 357-3450. |
BI-AX International Inc. |
| BI-AX International Inc. produces rolls of plastic film for food packaging and other industrial applications. BI-AX is located at 596 Cedar Avenue, Wingham, ON and be reached by phone at: (519) 357-1818. |
Euro-Parts Canada |
| Euro-Parts Canada handles service needs across Canada, including after sales-service, warranty work, telephone customer service, parts warehousing and service network training. To contact, call 1-800-678-8352. |
Tourism
North Huron boasts a wide selection of tourist attractions for every type of visitor. From the world-renowned Blyth Festival Theatre and the Alice Munro Literary Garden to a modern aerodrome and premier recreation facilities, we offer something for everyone; the young and the young at heart.
For the naturalist, the area boasts some of Ontario’s premier outdoor destinations. Fishing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and hiking, coupled with heritage main streets, extraordinary vistas and enchanting local shopping opportunities, promise a remarkable experience.
Whether staying in a quaint bed and breakfast, a cottage in the woods, or your own apartment just steps from restaurants and shops, visitors are assured that a stop in North Huron will be truly memorable and enjoyable.
Explore more of North Huron and the rest of Huron County through Ontario’s West Coast.
Some of North Huron’s most popular attractions include
- Blyth Festival
- Alice Munro Literary Garden
- The Old Mill and Baintons
- G2G Trail
- Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association Reunion
Several of the area's largest employers have selected North Huron as their home.
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Wescast Industries Incorporated |
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Wescast is a tier 1 supplier to the automotive market, Wescast provides exhaust manifolds for a wide range of engines, automotive components, including turbo charger housing, integrated turbo manifolds and other specialized powertrain components. |
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Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance |
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The Wingham and District Hospital is a modern, progressive acute care facility providing medical, surgical, pediatric, chronic and rehabilitation beds and other services, including 24-hour emergency coverage. |
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Howson and Howson Limited |
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Since 1971 Howson and Howson Limited have specialized in milling Canadian Western Amber Durum wheat. Their products include: Durum Semolina, Durum White Grain Semolina, Durum Whole Wheat Semolina and Durum 1st Clear Flour. The products produced are pasta, specialty breads, flat breads, whole wheat wraps and couscous. |
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Bi-Ax International Incorporated |
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Bi-Ax International Incorporated manufactures high quality packaging and compostable films from its 225,000 sq. ft ISO certified plant in Wingham. Bi-Ax also maintains complete on-site lab and research facilities and offer toll manufacturing opportunities for product development. |
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Huron Geomatics Incorporated |
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A Wingham-based and locally owned company Huron Geomatics Inc. (HGI) is a consultancy that focuses on high accuracy data collection, analysis and asset management. Their client-base spans many disciplines from municipal governments, electrical utilities, telecommunications, and the energy sector. HGI's projects have taken them across Canada and internationally. |
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Agricultural Industry |
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The North Huron agricultural community generates quality agricultural produce. The area supports many farm services and supply companies, local implement dealers and processing plants which bring large economic investment to the regions.
An independent, family owned company that was founded in 1971, Snobelen Farms Ltd. Specializes in the production, processing and sales of food grand soybeans, commercial grains and pedigreed seed for markets across Canada and Internationally.
Founded in 1937, Hensall Co-op is one of the largest co-operatives in Canada with more than 20 owned locations in Ontario and Manitoba. With customers in more than 40 countries and operations in food products (edible dry beans and food grade soybeans), grain and ingredient marketing, energy (fuel and propane), animal nutrition and global freight forwarding and logistics. |
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