Canadian Trade Commissioner Service - New Brunswick

Sector Snapshots

• Building Products
• Bio-Industries
• Aerospace and Defence 

Building Products

Building Products is a priority sector for our trade office in New Brunswick.

The Building Products and Construction sector, including the value-added wood industry, remains a key and priority sector of the economy in New Brunswick. Even with the downturn of the economy and the 2009 financial economic crisis, an increasing market preference for “Green” materials is generating industry interest and a number of companies are looking at “Green” certifications and niches towards “Green”.

This Green Building area would also include companies in the:

• environment sector
• climate change
• sustainability construction
• waste water
• renewable energy elements for commercial and residential construction

The Caribbean has been a recent area of focus and additional initiatives are being planned.

Please consult Trade Events in Canada for upcoming events.

Bio-Industries

Bio-Industries is a priority sector for our trade office in New Brunswick.

There has been a rapid expansion and convergence of knowledge in bioscience and global increases in product demand. The bioscience cluster provides tremendous opportunities for New Brunswick companies and the global marketplace is looking for innovative technologies and products that are unique to New Brunswick.

New Brunswick is known for its expertise in:

• agricultural biotechnology
• food processing
• aquaculture and marine technologies
• forest protection and enhancement
• non-synthetic pharmaceuticals
• nutraceuticals
• environmental sciences
• biomedical sciences
• industrial biotechnology

Your company can obtain current and accurate contact and market information about this sector by working with a trade commissioner. We can help you prepare for international business, whether you're looking to export, invest abroad or seek technology and R&D partnerships.

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Aerospace and Defence

Aerospace and Defence is a priority sector for our trade office in New Brunswick.

The Aerospace and Defence sector continues to be a priority sector for the Province of New Brunswick. New Brunswick’s aerospace and defence industry currently generates revenues in excess of 130 million dollars and employs more than 628 full time equivalent (FTE) in a variety of companies with proven capabilities in related aerospace and defence fields such as:

• metal fabrication
• precision machining
• e- learning
• electronics/avionics assembly
• aerospace design
• advanced composites research
• secure communications research

With more than 85,000 employees in the Canadian aerospace industry, it is the 4th largest aerospace industry in the world. Aerospace is Canada’s leading advanced technology exporter, with almost 80% of its output going to the export market. Homeland security is also a growing market and is closely related.

Please consult Trade Events in Canada for upcoming events.