Manufacturing is one of the largest economic sectors in Prince George and part of a fully developed supply chain for natural resource projects. The sector complements growing mining, energy, and bioenergy industries in Prince George and has resulted in demand for some of the following:
- Metal products
- Industrial chemicals
- Custom and specialized fabrication products
- Plastic goods
- Machinery
The largest manufacturing subsectors by employment are:
Paper manufacturing (895 jobs)
Wood production (601 jobs)
Beverage & Tobacco (310 jobs)
Fabricated mental production (246 jobs)
- Manufacturing and utilities workforce make up 26.7% of employment
- Stable business property tax rates
- Low cost, clean, reliable 500kV transmission line
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 1,838
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