Once seen as strictly a steel town, Sault Ste. Marie continues to diversify its economy and has experienced growth in other sectors such as alternative energy, science and technology, aviation services, and business-process outsourcing.
A number of small and medium-sized businesses have set up or experienced growth in Sault Ste. Marie over the past several years, including:
- Canada Bank Note - from its Sault Ste. Marie operation, the Ottawa-based company runs the province's charitable bingo and gaming services.
- JD Aero Maintenance - provides aircraft maintenance, repairs and overhaul services for airlines around the world, including Air Canada Jazz, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and Porter Airlines.
- Heliene Canada - manufactures photovoltaic solar panels.
- Arauco N.A. (formerly Flakeboard Company) - a world-scale producer of composite wood products.
- Sutherland Global Services - a global leader in business-process outsourcing.
Private SectorAlgoma (Steel) |
Public SectorSault Area Hospital |