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Industry 4.0 and What it Means for Canadian Business

Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 10:13 AM

What is Industry 4.0?

  • It describes the use of digital technologies to make manufacturing more agile, flexible and responsive to customer needs.
  • Industrial applications of the Internet, wireless sensors, software and other advanced technologies are combined to create "smart factories."
  • Over time, it...

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November 2019 Labour Market Update

Posted on Friday, December 06, 2019 10:39 AM

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

November Unemployment Rate: Brantford 3.1% [-] Ontario 5.6% [+] Canada 5.9% [+]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...

collage of commercial businesses at the Shops on Henry (234 Henry St.)

Feature Development: 218 Henry

Posted on Monday, December 02, 2019 10:08 AM

218 Henry Street – The Shops on Henry

The Shops on Henry is a neighbourhood Brantford shopping centre that encompasses a total of 350,000 sf of premium retail. Located at the southeast corner of Henry Street and Wayne Gretzky Parkway, this retail centre provides shoppers of Brantford a convenient, accessible...

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Feature Development: 11 Spalding Drive

Posted on Monday, November 25, 2019 03:06 PM

The opportunity consists of a 123,780 SF industrial building located in a diverse commercial and industrial node surrounded by an abundance of amenities. The building is situated on approximately 10.7 acres of land, providing a low coverage ratio of only 27%, allowing for ample additional land...

Exterior of 20 Kenyon Street

Feature Development: 20 Kenyon Street

Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:00 PM

Feature Development Opportunity

FOR SALE
20 Kenyon Street
0.82 Acres Industrial Zoned Land

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

  • Located in Brantford's North East Industrial Area
  • Great Hwy 403 access
  • 11,000 sq.ft. building with approximately 1,300 sq.ft. of offices
  • 200 Amps / 600 Volts
  • Two Grade level doors 10' x 10'
  • Reception,...