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2 June 2015

Steel Industry

Hamilton Steel – the Foundation for a Strong, Sustainable, manufacturing Sector

Steel is the underpinning for the entire Canadian manufac-turing sector. From the automotive and construction sectors, to energy, appliances and agriculture, Canadian steel is at the root of our manufacturing supply chain. If Canada didn’t have an indigenous steel industry we would be dependent on world commodity markets, our competitive position would erode due to lack of control over shipping and raw material costs, and tens of thousands of highly skilled Canadian jobs would be threatened. Luckily much of Canada’s steel making industry and a large proportion of the Canadian advanced manufacturing sector resides in and around Hamilton. Canada currently enjoys a disproportionate share of the North American automobile manufacturing market because of the proximity of Hamilton’s advanced steelmaking facilities to the automotive sector on both sides of the border. In an era of globalization where man-power costs vary sharply, the future of Canadian manufacturing requires that Canada become the jurisdiction of choice for advanced manufacturing.

The Steel Supply chainTo the casual observer Hamilton’s steel industry is concentrated at the two primary steel plants on the Hamilton waterfront. Indeed these steelmakers account for a significant portion of Canada’s steel output. But the steel mills are only the beginning of a complex supply chain of downstream processors, service centres and end users who have set up operation in and around Hamilton in order to be near the primary source of steel. In addi-tion there are numerous suppliers, engineering firms, and logis-tics facilities who support steel and advanced manufacturing in Hamilton. Indeed the entire steel and manufacturing sector provide more than 42,000 jobs in the area, making the industrial sector the largest employment group in the regional economy.

Integrated producers like Arcelor- Mittal Dofasco produce steel by melting iron ore in blast furnaces, then converting liquid iron to steel in an oxygen furnace. Mini-mills melt scrap steel in electric arc furnaces to produce liquid steel. Steel processors purchase hot rolled product (sheet or bars) and roll or finish them to create a higher value-add product. Steel service centres are a major customer of the steel mills. They purchase steel and re-sell it to customers who do not want to carry inventory or are too small to purchase directly from the mills. They also process steel for customers by slitting , shearing , cutting etc.

There are hundreds of steel consumers in Hamilton and the surrounding area. The Southern Ontario automotive industry is the largest single user of Hamilton steel. Automotive customers develop long term relationships with their steel providers. Steel suppliers are in on the design or redesign of cars or parts at an early stage, as automakers continue to look for lighter, stronger materials. Pipe and tube is another major user of steel in the oil and gas business and in construction. Then there are many man-ufacturers dependent on steel making everything from railroad rolling stock , fencing, food cans to bathtubs and sinks.

The future of the Canadian steel industry requires that it oper-ates at the upper end of the market in terms of techMohawk College has established an excellent reputation for graduating highly skilled technologists in steel related and metallurgical programs. Mohawk offers Bachelor of Applied Technology courses in process automation and technology management. McMaster University is home to two research chairs- one in ferrous metallurgy the other in process automation. In addition the McMaster Innovation Park is home to the CANMET-MTL research centre which is dedicated to metals and materials fab-rication, processing and evaluation and will bring new oppor-tunities for established industries and developing enterprises to Hamilton. The $19-million McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) opened for business in May 2001.

Hamilton advanced man-ufacturing - on an international scaleHamilton boasts an advanced manufac-turing cluster that is unique in Canada. The presence of a wide variety of steel producers, coupled with academic insti-tutions focused on advanced manufac-turing and an excel-lent geographic and transportation posi-tion make Hamilton a prime magnet for manufacturing. Most of the advanced man-ufacturing companies in Hamilton operate in the global market. Many of the manu-facturing companies have branches in the US, or are themselves branches of US com-panies. Other ship their products across North America and around the world. Fell Fab, for instance now is a leader in aircraft, bus and train seats, selling aircraft inte-riors to 40 countries. Jervis Webb, a man-ufacturer of a wide variety of material handling equipment builds airport baggage handling equipment like a system recently installed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

10facilities in Canada has Taylor Steel of Stoney Creek. Founded in 1967, the compa-

ny has one facility also in Ohio.

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Steel Day Comes to Hamilton September 23rd

The Liburdi Group of Companies, with modern plants in Dundas and Stoney Creek, is another Hamilton technology success story that can trace its roots to the Westinghouse plant. Joe Liburdi started the company in 1979 after leaving Westinghouse Hamilton.

Since then Westinghouse has gone but Liburdi has grown and pros- pered becoming an internationally respected provider of engineering, automation, turbine maintenance and precision automated welding services. Liburdi supplies a wide range of products and services from gas turbine repairs and manufacturing of components for OEM’s to the manufacture of special-ized nuclear and aerospace welding ro- botics systems.

A recent example of Liburdi’s

capabilities with automated welding systems came with the breakdown of the Chalk River nuclear plant-a vital link in the world supply of medical isotopes. Leaks in the nuclear reactor needed welding-a job too dangerous for human hands. Liburdi developed a custom auto-mated precision robotic welding system that got the job done and the reactor back on line. The company was recently honoured for this feat with awards for innovation from both Atomic Energy Canada Limited and the Canadian Nuclear Society.

As Liburdi seeks to grow through innovation Robert Tollett offers this advice to young people contemplat-ing their career path.”lf you have a passion for engineering excellence come see us.”

ArcelorMittal Dofasco receives friend of Mohawk College award

ArcelorMittal Dofasco President and CEO Juergen Schachler accepted the award during the college’s annu-al President’s Breakfast. The award was presented by Mohawk College President Rob MacIsaac, Mohawk Students’ Association President Dan Clark and Mohawk College Association of Continuing Education Students Amanda Tallon.

“At Mohawk College, our success rests in large measure on the strength of our partnerships with industry lead-ers such as ArcelorMittal Dofasco,” says President Rob MacIsaac. “Over the past four decades, ArcelorMittal Dofasco has trained and employed generations of Mohawk apprentices, students and graduates and provided invaluable leadership on our Program

Advisory Committees and Board of Governors.” ArcelorMittal Dofasco currently employs 1,000 Mohawk alumni and is providing handson training to 55 co-op and apprentice-ship students. ArcelorMittal Dofasco played a key role in the development Mohawk’s Integrated Technician Apprenticeship Programs, which received a national Yves Landry Foundation Award for Excellence in Co-operative Education Programs in 2004. ArcelorMittal Dofasco was also Mohawk’s foundational partner in the development of the Mohawk College Enterprise (MCE), to deliver corpo-rate training and enhance business partnerships. In 2006, ArcelorMittal Dofasco made what remains the larg-est corporate donation in Mohawk’s history with a $1 million investment in the transformation of Mohawk’s skilled trades campus in Stoney Creek.

Celebrating over 100 years of steel in Hamilton and in light of National Steel Day, being held on September 23rd, the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development office will be profiling Hamilton’s Steel industry and particu-larly those companies who are partici-pating in National Steel Day!

Sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Steel day will be an interactive and net-working event for members of the design, construction and structural steel industry. Across the nation - steel fabricators, mills, service cen-

tres, galvanizers, HSS producers, benderrollers and others will open their facilities, job sites, and offices. Architects, engineers, contractors, developers, students, educators and the general public are invited to see how we contribute to building Canada.

The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Office, in partner-ship with Mohawk College (TBC) are pleased to present a free “Steel Industry Forum” which will speak to the strengths, opportunities, challeng-es and the overall evolution of the

global steel industry and its impact on the Regional and local industry. We have engaged Peter Warrian to speak followed by a panel of speakers from McMaster’s Steel Research Centre , the MMRI as well as local industry leaders who are innovative and work-ing with our local/regional resources... who will share their perspectives and expertise on the steel industry, use of our local resources, the new directions/diversification and innovative activi-ties as they move forward.

Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am September 23 2011 at Liuna Station

The morning workshop will be followed by the JPC Luncheon. Continuing with our focus on the steel industry and in keeping with this year’s luncheon themes, which have touched on “sustainability”, Tom McGorgan, of Samuel Steel will offer Samuels prospective on the Steel Industry and the innovative direction their company has taken with regards to energy initiatives and the creation of Samuel Energy.

Some steel operations will be hosting tours on Steel Day. Details can be obtained at www.steelday.ca.

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The future of the Cana-dian steel industry requiresthat it operates at the upperend of the market in termsof techMohawk College hasestablished an excellent rep-utation for graduating highlyskilled technologists in steelrelated and metallurgicalprograms. Mohawk offersBachelor of Applied Technol-ogy courses in process au-tomation and technology

management. McMaster Uni-versity is home to two re-search chairs- one in ferrousmetallurgy the other inprocess automation. In addi-tion the McMaster Innova-tion Park is home to theCANMET-MTL research cen-tre which is dedicated tometals and materials fabrica-tion, processing and evalua-tion and will bring newopportunities for established

industries and developing en-terprises to Hamilton. The$19-million McMaster Manu-facturing Research Institute(MMRI) opened for businessin May 2001. The MMRI isone of the largest universitymanufacturing research insti-tutes in Canada, supportingacademic programs thatequal and surpass thosefound anywhere.Industry ex-perts consider the MMRI tobe Canada's most advancedand best-equipped manufac-turing research laboratory.

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ArcelorMittal Dofasco President and CEO JuergenSchachler accepted the awardduring the college’s annualPresident’s Breakfast. Theaward was presented by Mo-hawk College President RobMacIsaac, Mohawk Students’Association President DanClark and Mohawk CollegeAssociation of Continuing Education Students AmandaTallon.

“At Mohawk College, oursuccess rests in large measureon the strength of our part-nerships with industry leaderssuch as ArcelorMittal Dofasco,” says President RobMacIsaac. “Over the past fourdecades, ArcelorMittal Dofasco has trained and em-ployed generations of Mohawkapprentices, students andgraduates and provided invalu-able leadership on our Pro-gram Advisory Committeesand Board of Governors.”

ArcelorMittal Dofasco cur-rently employs 1,000 Mohawkalumni and is providing hands-on training to 55 co-op andapprenticeship students.ArcelorMittal Dofasco playeda key role in the developmentMohawk’s Integrated Techni-cian Apprenticeship Programs,

which received a national YvesLandry Foundation Award forExcellence in Co-operativeEducation Programs in 2004.ArcelorMittal Dofasco wasalso Mohawk’s foundationalpartner in the development ofthe Mohawk College Enter-prise (MCE), to deliver corpo-rate training and enhancebusiness partnerships. In2006, ArcelorMittal Dofascomade what remains the largestcorporate donation in Mohawk’s history with a $1 million investment in thetransformation of Mohawk’sskilled trades campus inStoney Creek.

“Our partnership with Mo-hawk is a key strategic advan-tage for our company and welook forward to continuing tobuild on this relationship andour work together,” saidSchachler. “For us, this partner-ship brings opportunity tohelp shape the education andexperiences of future employ-

ees, to support and developprograms that keep the Col-lege relevant and responsiveto industry trends and theneeds of manufacturers likeArcelorMittal Dofasco and togrow our collective impact onthe local economy and thesustainability of our commu-nity.”

The annual Friend of Mo-hawk College Award honoursbusiness, industry, communityand education partners whohave further enhanced thequality of education and theoverall college experience forMohawk students. The Hon.Sophia Aggelonitis and M.P.P.Ted McMeekin received theaward in 2009 for their sup-port of the Fennell CampusRenewal Project. Dr. PeterGeorge and McMaster Univer-sity received the award in2010 for creating collaborativeprograms and expanded path-ways for college and universitystudents.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco receivesfriend of Mohawk College award

From left, Dan Clark, President of the Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) AmandaTallon, President of the Mohawk College Association of Continuing Education Stu-dents (MCACES) Juergen Schachler, Rob MacIsaac, President of Mohawk College

A partnership spanning fourdecades was celebrated asArcelorMittal Dofasco wasnamed recipient of the 2011 Friend of Mohawk College Award.

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International agri-food trade starts at the

Hamilton has become a truly interna-tional port delivering grain and oils to Europe, Asia, Africa and South America as well as the United States. In

recent years major grain handlers like Richardson International and Parrish & Heimbecker have made significant investments in Hamilton; start-ing with a multi-million dollar expansion of Richardson International’s grain handling facility. The enhancements at the Richardson terminal included new receiving facilities and scales which increased Richardson’s truck receiving capaci-ty by one third. Darwin Sobkow, Richardson’s Vice President of Agri-business operations says Richardson is committed “to investing in our facility to improve efficiency and meet the needs of all of our customers.” When Canadian agri-business company Parrish & Heimbecker’s new domed grain silo popped up on Hamilton’s port lands seemingly overnight, the Hamilton Spectator described it as looking like a “gargantuan golf ball in a giant water hazard.” The dome was in fact the first of two 28,000 tonne grain silos built in 2011 that have become emblematic of the city’s transforming skyline and evolving economic base.

The investments in grain handling and storage infrastructure are part of a burgeoning agri-food sector that is increasingly relying on the Port of Hamilton to reach global markets. “The average Canadian would never associate agri-business with Hamilton,” said Neil Everson, Director of the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Office. “But that’s because they don’t realize two thirds of Hamilton’s land area is rural and that agri-business represents a $1.26 Billion industry in this community. This is an industry sector that that just continues to grow with relocations and expansions of food producers, nurseries and greenhouses, world class food manufacturers, agricultural processing and shipping operations, and the list goes on. “

Examples of the international scope of the Port’s agri-food supply chain include Canadian wheat being shipped from Hamilton to Europe, North America and other destinations. Canadian corn is heading to the US for ethanol production. Soy and Canola oil is used in margarine and baked goods In Hamilton food processing plants and through-out Ontario. Ontario soybeans are used in a multi-tude of products in Europe and the Middle East. In

If you haven’t visited the Port of Hamilton recently you might be surprised to find out ships leaving Hamilton regularly bound for every corner of the globe.

Port of Hamilton

Port of Hamilton is home to companies and assets that comprise a vital agricultural sector ‘food chain’, for example:l Bunge Canada, a world leader in the processing and market-ing of oilseeds and edible oil products;l Agrico and Sylvite Agri-Services, specializing in the han-dling of fertilizers; l Toronto Tank Lines, Vopak Terminals and Westway Terminals, providing storage and transloading of biodiesel, seed oil and other liquid commodi-ties.

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addition the port is a significant import destination for agricultural products like the fertilizers used by Ontario farmers.

The Port of Hamilton has attracted more than $40 million in agri-food-related capital investment in recent years.

“Agri-food is growing in leaps and bounds,” said Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) President & CEO Bruce Wood. “We have pushed hard to expand the Port’s capacity in the agricultural sector, and having the right partners on board has given us a ton of momentum.”

Agricultural cargo tonnages have doubled from 815,000Mt in 2009 to 1.62 million Mt in 2012. Agricultural commodities now represent 16% of the port’s total tonnage, up from 9% in 2009.

“The Port of Hamilton has always enjoyed a strategic location that makes it attractive to Ontario exporters,” said Ian Hamilton, HPA’s Vice President of Business Development and Real Estate. “But the rapid growth in diversified cargo throughput has resulted directly from two factors: the establishment of new and expanded terminal operations; and more robust multimodal connections.”

When it comes to multimodal connectivity, HPA has been making strategic investments designed to ensure shippers have access to the right mode at the right time, and in particular to encourage more cargo deliveries at the por by rail.

Said HPA’s Ian Hamilton. “Better truck, rail and marine connections allow us to attract investment, and provide more options for producers to reduce their logistics costs.” HPA’s goal is to triple its rail car volumes in the next five years, and has out-lined $10 million in near-term rail infrastructure investments.

HPA’s Bruce Wood notes: “The port’s location is unsurpassed. But it is the partners, the facilities and the multimodal connections that set us apart and continue to propel us forward.”

Agri-food imports and exports through the Port of Hamilton have doubled in the past three years

If you haven’t visited the Port ofHamilton recently you might besurprised to know that, thanks tothe explosive growth of the agri-food business in Ontario; thereare ships leaving Hamilton regu-larly bound for every corner ofthe globe. Hamilton has become atruly international port deliveringgrain and oils to Europe, Asia,Africa and South America as wellas the United States. In recentyears major grain handlers likeRichardson International and Parrish & Heimbecker have madesignificant investments in Hamil-ton; starting with a multi-milliondollar expansion of Richardson In-ternational’s grain handling facility.The enhancements at theRichardson terminal included newreceiving facilities and scaleswhich increased Richardson’struck receiving capacity by onethird. Darwin Sobkow, Richard-son’s Vice President of Agri-busi-ness operations says Richardsonis committed “to investing in ourfacility to improve efficiency andmeet the needs of all of our cus-tomers.” When Canadian agri-business company Parrish &Heimbecker’s new domed grainsilo popped up on Hamilton’sport lands seemingly overnight,the Hamilton Spectator de-scribed it as looking like a “gar-gantuan golf ball in a giant waterhazard.” The dome was in factthe first of two 28,000 tonnegrain silos built in 2011 that havebecome emblematic of the city’stransforming skyline and evolvingeconomic base.

The investments in grain han-dling and storage infrastructureare part of a burgeoning agri-foodsector that is increasingly relying

on the Port of Hamilton to reachglobal markets. “The averageCanadian would never associateagri-business with Hamilton,” saidNeil Everson, Director of the Cityof Hamilton’s Economic Develop-ment Office. “But that’s becausethey don’t realize two thirds ofHamilton’s land area is rural andthat agri-business represents a$1.26 Billion industry in this com-munity. This is an industry sectorthat that just continues to growwith relocations and expansionsof food producers, nurseries andgreenhouses, world class foodmanufacturers, agricultural pro-cessing and shipping operations,and the list goes on. “

Examples of the internationalscope of the Port’s agri-food sup-ply chain include Canadian wheatbeing shipped from Hamilton toEurope, North America and otherdestinations. Canadian corn is

heading to the US for ethanolproduction. Soy and Canola oil isused in margarine and bakedgoods In Hamilton food process-ing plants and throughout On-tario. Ontario soybeans are usedin a multitude of products in Eu-rope and the Middle East. In addi-tion the port is a significantimport destination for agriculturalproducts like the fertilizers usedby Ontario farmers.

The Port of Hamilton has at-tracted more than $40 million inagri-food-related capital invest-ment in recent years.

“Agri-food is growing in leapsand bounds,” said Hamilton PortAuthority (HPA) President &CEO Bruce Wood. “We havepushed hard to expand the Port’scapacity in the agricultural sector,and having the right partners onboard has given us a ton of mo-mentum.”

Agricultural cargo tonnageshave doubled from 815,000Mt in2009 to 1.62 million Mt in 2012.Agricultural commodities nowrepresent 16% of the port’s totaltonnage, up from 9% in 2009. Inaddition to Richardson Interna-tional and P&H, the Port ofHamilton is home to companiesand assets that comprise a vitalagricultural sector ‘food chain’, forexample:

• Bunge Canada, a world leaderin the processing and market-ing of oilseeds and edible oilproducts;

• Agrico and Sylvite Agri-Ser-vices, specializing in the han-dling of fertilizers;

• Toronto Tank Lines, Vopak Ter-minals and Westway Terminals,providing storage andtransloading of biodiesel, seedoil and other liquid commodi-ties.

“The Port of Hamilton has al-ways enjoyed a strategic locationthat makes it attractive to On-tario exporters,” said Ian Hamil-ton, HPA’s Vice President ofBusiness Development and RealEstate. “But the rapid growth indiversified cargo throughput hasresulted directly from two fac-tors: the establishment of newand expanded terminal opera-tions; and more robust multi-modal connections.”

When it comes to multimodalconnectivity, HPA has been mak-ing strategic investments designedto ensure shippers have access tothe right mode at the right time,and in particular to encouragemore cargo deliveries at the portby rail.

Said HPA’s Ian Hamilton. “Bet-ter truck, rail and marine connec-tions allow us to attractinvestment, and provide more op-tions for producers to reducetheir logistics costs.” HPA’s goal isto triple its rail car volumes in thenext five years, and has outlined$10 million in near-term rail infra-structure investments.

HPA’s Bruce Wood notes: “Theport’s location is unsurpassed. Butit is the partners, the facilities andthe multimodal connections thatset us apart and continue to pro-pel us forward.”

International agri-food trade startsat the Port of Hamilton

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The Port of Hamilton has become an important global shipping centre for Agri-food products, with more growth forecast.

Agri-Food Sector has Doubledat the Port of Hamilton

2009 2010 2011 2012

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If you haven’t visited the Port ofHamilton recently you might besurprised to know that, thanks tothe explosive growth of the agri-food business in Ontario; thereare ships leaving Hamilton regu-larly bound for every corner ofthe globe. Hamilton has become atruly international port deliveringgrain and oils to Europe, Asia,Africa and South America as wellas the United States. In recentyears major grain handlers likeRichardson International and Parrish & Heimbecker have madesignificant investments in Hamil-ton; starting with a multi-milliondollar expansion of Richardson In-ternational’s grain handling facility.The enhancements at theRichardson terminal included newreceiving facilities and scaleswhich increased Richardson’struck receiving capacity by onethird. Darwin Sobkow, Richard-son’s Vice President of Agri-busi-ness operations says Richardsonis committed “to investing in ourfacility to improve efficiency andmeet the needs of all of our cus-tomers.” When Canadian agri-business company Parrish &Heimbecker’s new domed grainsilo popped up on Hamilton’sport lands seemingly overnight,the Hamilton Spectator de-scribed it as looking like a “gar-gantuan golf ball in a giant waterhazard.” The dome was in factthe first of two 28,000 tonnegrain silos built in 2011 that havebecome emblematic of the city’stransforming skyline and evolvingeconomic base.

The investments in grain han-dling and storage infrastructureare part of a burgeoning agri-foodsector that is increasingly relying

on the Port of Hamilton to reachglobal markets. “The averageCanadian would never associateagri-business with Hamilton,” saidNeil Everson, Director of the Cityof Hamilton’s Economic Develop-ment Office. “But that’s becausethey don’t realize two thirds ofHamilton’s land area is rural andthat agri-business represents a$1.26 Billion industry in this com-munity. This is an industry sectorthat that just continues to growwith relocations and expansionsof food producers, nurseries andgreenhouses, world class foodmanufacturers, agricultural pro-cessing and shipping operations,and the list goes on. “

Examples of the internationalscope of the Port’s agri-food sup-ply chain include Canadian wheatbeing shipped from Hamilton toEurope, North America and otherdestinations. Canadian corn is

heading to the US for ethanolproduction. Soy and Canola oil isused in margarine and bakedgoods In Hamilton food process-ing plants and throughout On-tario. Ontario soybeans are usedin a multitude of products in Eu-rope and the Middle East. In addi-tion the port is a significantimport destination for agriculturalproducts like the fertilizers usedby Ontario farmers.

The Port of Hamilton has at-tracted more than $40 million inagri-food-related capital invest-ment in recent years.

“Agri-food is growing in leapsand bounds,” said Hamilton PortAuthority (HPA) President &CEO Bruce Wood. “We havepushed hard to expand the Port’scapacity in the agricultural sector,and having the right partners onboard has given us a ton of mo-mentum.”

Agricultural cargo tonnageshave doubled from 815,000Mt in2009 to 1.62 million Mt in 2012.Agricultural commodities nowrepresent 16% of the port’s totaltonnage, up from 9% in 2009. Inaddition to Richardson Interna-tional and P&H, the Port ofHamilton is home to companiesand assets that comprise a vitalagricultural sector ‘food chain’, forexample:

• Bunge Canada, a world leaderin the processing and market-ing of oilseeds and edible oilproducts;

• Agrico and Sylvite Agri-Ser-vices, specializing in the han-dling of fertilizers;

• Toronto Tank Lines, Vopak Ter-minals and Westway Terminals,providing storage andtransloading of biodiesel, seedoil and other liquid commodi-ties.

“The Port of Hamilton has al-ways enjoyed a strategic locationthat makes it attractive to On-tario exporters,” said Ian Hamil-ton, HPA’s Vice President ofBusiness Development and RealEstate. “But the rapid growth indiversified cargo throughput hasresulted directly from two fac-tors: the establishment of newand expanded terminal opera-tions; and more robust multi-modal connections.”

When it comes to multimodalconnectivity, HPA has been mak-ing strategic investments designedto ensure shippers have access tothe right mode at the right time,and in particular to encouragemore cargo deliveries at the portby rail.

Said HPA’s Ian Hamilton. “Bet-ter truck, rail and marine connec-tions allow us to attractinvestment, and provide more op-tions for producers to reducetheir logistics costs.” HPA’s goal isto triple its rail car volumes in thenext five years, and has outlined$10 million in near-term rail infra-structure investments.

HPA’s Bruce Wood notes: “Theport’s location is unsurpassed. Butit is the partners, the facilities andthe multimodal connections thatset us apart and continue to pro-pel us forward.”

International agri-food trade startsat the Port of Hamilton

Business Profile


The Port of Hamilton has become an important global shipping centre for Agri-food products, with more growth forecast.

Agri-Food Sector has Doubledat the Port of Hamilton

2009 2010 2011 2012

2 Mil.

1.5 Mil.

1 Mil.

0.5 Mil.

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ABOUT THE PORT OF HAMILTON

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HPA works closely with the City of Hamilton and communitypartners to operate as a sustainable, community-minded partner

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The Hamilton Port Authority of-fers real property and industrialdevelopment solutions suitable tomany business applications. ThePort of Hamilton is Canada’slargest Great Lakes port. As a mul-timodal transportation hub, it pro-vides users with direct marine, railand road connections.Among itsstrategic advantages, the port is lo-cated on the Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Seaway system – High-way H2O, at the junction of On-tario’s major road and rail arteries.The port is on the doorstep ofthe Greater Toronto Area and keymarkets in the United States.Boththe CN and CP railway networksserve the port, which is next doorto the Queen Elizabeth Way andOntario’s 400 series of highways.This, combined with transload fa-cilities that allow goods to beloaded directly onto railcars ortrucks for immediate delivery tocustomers, provides users with acost-effective way to move cargoand opportunities for reducingtransportation and logisticscosts.The port boasts 260hectares (650 acres) of industrialland, plentiful warehouse spaceand brownfield land for future de-velopment.

COmmunity invOlvement

HPA supports a number of com-munity agencies and organiza-tions through its corporatedonation program, in-kind dona-tions or reduced-rent tenancies. HPA recently announced a three-year, $60,000 donation to CityKidz that will benefit the group’sYouth Leadership DevelopmentProgram. “The City Kidz programis a great fit with the HamiltonPort Authority’s objectives tosupport community developmentin our North End neighbour-hood, with a focus on youth andeducation,” said HPA President &CEO Bruce Wood. “More than

150 young people are involved inthis popular program, developingtheir leadership skills, mentoringyounger children, and giving backto their community. HPA haspartnered with City Kidz formany years, so we know first-hand the tremendous work thisorganization does, and the posi-tive impact it has.” HPA’s donation will be used to de-velop the new Youth LeadershipStudio, a modern, welcoming spacewithin the City Kidz Centre.“This investment will put us on theright footing to grow the program,”said Robert McCulloch,City KidzDirector of Operations. “The pri-mary outcomes of our youth pro-gram are faith, leadership, and the

capacity to make positive lifestylechoices, especially when faced withdifficult situations. Our youth havebeen extraordinarily successful inachieving those goals, and togetherwith the HPA we can reach evenmore young people in our commu-nity.”

enviROnmental leadeRship

Sound environmental stewardshipof the port lands and harbour isan important part of HPA’s work.Highlights of HPA’s environmentalactivities include: $14 millioncommitment to the Randle Reefremediation; 27 years of activeparticipation in the Hamilton Har-

bour remedial action plan; nomi-nated for a Canadian Urban Insti-tute brownfield award for theredevelopment Pier 22; 1.5 acresof fish shoal created and pro-tected; all port properties are in-spected for environmental issues12 times per year.

dRiving the RegiOn’s eCOnOmy Cargo shipments transiting thePort of Hamilton contribute to$5.9 billion of economic activityand 38,000 jobs in Ontario. Visitwww.hamiltonport.ca formore information about the port and its role in the Ontarioeconomy.

Major players in the Canadian Agri-food industry have made significant investments in their operations at the Port of Hamilton to serve the burgeoning Ontario grain export business.

The Port of Hamilton boasts excellentintermodal connections between ma-rine, rail and road.

HPA contributes $60,000 to City Kidz for its work with inner city youth. Pictured (l-r): Susan Lamont, City Kidz; Sharon Clark,HPA; Bruce Wood, HPA; Robert McCulloch, City Kidz; Rev. Todd Bender, City Kidz..































HPA works closely with the City of Hamilton and community partners to operate as a sustainable, community-minded partnerReal estate opportunitiesThe Hamilton Port Authority offers real property and industrial development solutions suitable to many business applications. The Port of Hamilton is Canada’s largest Great Lakes port. As a multi-modal transportation hub, it provides users with direct marine, rail and road connections.Among its strategic advantages, the port is located on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system – Highway H2O, at the junction of Ontario’s major road and rail arteries. The port is on the doorstep of the Greater Toronto Area and key markets in the United States.Both the CN and CP railway networks serve the port, which is next door to the Queen Elizabeth Way and Ontario’s 400 series of highways. This, combined with transload facilities that allow goods to be loaded directly onto railcars or trucks for immediate delivery to customers, provides users with a cost-effective way to move cargo and opportunities for reducing transpor-tation and logistics costs.The port boasts 260 hectares (650 acres) of industrial land, plentiful warehouse space and brownfield land for future development.

Community involvementHPA supports a number of community agencies and organizations through its corporate donation program, in-kind donations or reduced-rent tenan-cies. HPA recently announced a threeyear, $60,000 donation to City Kidz that will benefit the group’s Youth Leadership Development Program. “The City Kidz program is a great fit with the Hamilton Port Authority’s objectives to support community development in our North End neighbourhood, with a focus on youth and education,” said HPA President & CEO Bruce Wood. “More than 150 young people are involved in this popular pro-

gram, developing their leadership skills, mento-ring younger children, and giving back to their community. HPA has partnered with City Kidz for many years, so we know firsthand the tremen-dous work this organization does, and the positive impact it has.” HPA’s donation will be used to develop the new Youth Leadership Studio, a mod-ern, welcoming space within the City Kidz Centre. “This investment will put us on the right footing to grow the program,” said Robert McCulloch,City Kidz Director of Operations. “The primary out-comes of our youth program are faith, leadership, and the capacity to make positive lifestyle choices, especially when faced with difficult situations. Our youth have been extraordinarily successful in achieving those goals, and together with the HPA we can reach even more young people in our community.”

Environmental leadershipSound environmental stewardship of the port lands and harbour is an important part of HPA’s work. Highlights of HPA’s environmental activ-ities include: $14 million commitment to the Randle Reef remediation; 27 years of active par-ticipation in the Hamilton Harbour remedial action plan; nominated for a Canadian Urban Institute brownfield award for the redevelopment Pier 22; 1.5 acres of fish shoal created and protected; all port properties are inspected for environmental issues 12 times per year. dRiving the

Region’s economyCargo shipments transiting the Port of Hamilton

contribute to $5.9 billion of economic activity and 38,000 jobs in Ontario. Visit www.hamiltonport.ca for more information about the port and its role in the Ontario economy.

Major players in the Canadian Agri-food industry have made significant investments in their operations at the Port of Hamilton to serve the burgeoning Ontario grainexport business.

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The Port of Hamilton is planning a major rail expansion which will further boost its intermodal capabilities.

T he key to the success of any port is the ability to move goods seamlessly and efficiently between one transportation mode and another. Modal choice is criti-

cal – the ability to choose between marine, rail and truck depending on the shipment delivers a com-petitive advantage for port customers. Enhanced rail infrastructure is needed keep Hamilton’s port competitive, and right now the Port is working on a plan to make sure the Port continues to grow its agri-food capabilities.

What’s in the plan?“We’re looking at building new sidings and rail car storage capacity so terminals can handle more and

longer trains, and attract cargo from further away. Enhancements to the existing port rail network will include upgrades to security, crossings and connections. In addition, we want to help our ten-ants develop new services and facilities like direct rail-tomarine transload and warehousing.” Ian Hamilton, Vice President, Business Development & Real Estate

What are the benefits?Enhanced rail infrastructure at the Port of Hamilton will be a catalyst for private sector investment – There has been strong interest from the agri-food processing sector in particular, and they suggest the agri-food business will grow

as a result of new rail capacity. This in turn will lead to jobs and economic development that come along with new businesses, and expansion of existing businesses. It will provide more effi-cient transportation for businesses in the region. The port is an international trade gateway, and efficiencies in transportation can help Canadian businesses be competitive globally. They key to a successful agri-food terminal is to be able to deliver products to offshore markets in a nimble fashion to allow agricultural producers to extract the most value from their products. Enhanced rail will contribute to the growing recognition of Hamilton as a multimodal hub in southern Ontario.

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Enhanced rail infrastructure the key to HPA growth The key to the success of anyport is the ability to move goodsseamlessly and efficiently betweenone transportation mode and an-other. Modal choice is critical –the ability to choose betweenmarine, rail and truck dependingon the shipment delivers a com-petitive advantage for port cus-tomers. Enhanced railinfrastructure is needed keepHamilton’s port competitive, andright now the Port is working ona plan to make sure the Portcontinues to grow its agri-foodcapabilities.

What’s in the plan?“We’re looking at building new sid-ings and rail car storage capacity soterminals can handle more andlonger trains, and attract cargo fromfurther away. Enhancements to theexisting port rail network will includeupgrades to security, crossings andconnections. In addition, we want tohelp our tenants develop new serv-ices and facilities like direct rail-to-marine transload and warehousing.”

Ian Hamilton, Vice President, Business Development & Real Estate

What are the benefits?Enhanced rail infrastructure atthe Port of Hamilton will be a

catalyst for private sector invest-ment – There has been strong in-terest from the agri-foodprocessing sector in particular,and they suggest the agri-foodbusiness will grow as a result ofnew rail capacity.

This in turn will lead to jobs andeconomic development thatcome along with new businesses,and expansion of existing busi-nesses.It will provide more efficienttransportation for businesses in

the region. The port is an inter-national trade gateway, and effi-ciencies in transportation canhelp Canadian businesses becompetitive globally. They key to asuccessful agri-food terminal is tobe able to deliver products to off-

shore markets in a nimble fash-ion to allow agricultural produc-ers to extract the most valuefrom their products. Enhancedrail will contribute to the growingrecognition of Hamilton as a mul-timodal hub in southern Ontario.

The Port of Hamilton is planning a major rail expansion which will further boost its intermodal capabilities.

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T here are two reasons the Port of Hamilton has shown so much growth in its agrifood exporting and importing activity. First, of course are the major

investments in grain shipping and storage made by Agri-food leaders like Parrish and Heimbecker, Richardson International and Bunge. The other factor is growing international recognition of Ontario grain for its quality. Ontario soybeans for instance, are shipped to Japan and are con-verted into tofu and Miso soup—both staples of the Japaese diet, and the reason is the reputa-tion for excellence that Ontario grain possesses. Ontario Soybeans also are shipped from Hamilton to Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.“We have some of the best educated farmers in the world,” says John Cowan, Vice President Strategic Development for the Grain Farmers of Ontario. “We can’t fill the hightech, high-skilled jobs that are available in agriculture.” Ontario Grain farm-ers have bought into the concept of “identity-pre-served crops”— a concept that allows farmers to grow specific characteristics into a grain—in the case of soybeans, higher oil content or higher pro-tein content. “For Ontario farmers the changes are phenomenal; technology and science have taken over our industry— we’re now seeing farmers flying drones over fields to do photo analysis of

crops”. The investments in grain handling facili-ties at the Port of Hamilton are important factors in allowing Ontario Farmers to maximize profits. “A crop is harvested entirely in the fall,” says Cowan. “If you don’t have storage you are forced to sell in the fall (when prices are lowest). Storage allows the farmer to sell into a more favourable market-ing environment.” As a result says John Cowan we are seeing better farm profits which means a reversal of the trend of recent years of farmers abandoning their operations. Currently there are approxi- Ontario Grain Industry increasingly an exporter Ontario grain is increasingly sought after internationally because of its high quality Grain farming is responsible for over $9 billion in economic output and over 40,000 jobs in Ontario. mately 28,000 grain farmers in Ontario with 5.5 Million acres under cultivation. Looking at Hamilton’s burgeoning agri-food sector Cowan says he’d like to see more storage capability as Ontario grain production continues to increase. “the whole industry is doing a great job of marketing,” says John,” from the farmers to the agri-food companies to the Port of Hamilton.” The next big opportunity he thinks will be the emergence of more processing of grain before it is shipped offshore. “if we have more processing capability we can add value and jobs.”

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T he Agri-Food Processing sector in Hamilton is a $1.26 billion industry, and a central point of focus for the growth of the local economy. Despite

widespread losses across North America in other economic sectors because of the global econom-ic slowdown, the Agri-Food Processing sector has been one of great gain- and for Hamilton in particular. In the past three years alone, over

1,000 jobs, over 1,000,000 square feet, and over $500 million has been invested in Hamilton’s Agri-Food Processing sector. With clients such as Canada Bread, Maple Leaf Foods, Cadbury, Tim Hortons, Parrish & Heimbecker, Richardson, Paletta International (nearly 100,000 square foot freezer capacity alone), and Salerno, Hamilton is home to major food producers and the list keeps growing. With available lands in the Red Hill

Business Park that come with some of the most competitive development charges in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area, a central location to both the Greater Toronto Area and Niagara/US markets, and all four modes of transportation (road, rail, air, port), growing and expanding an Agri-Food Production business in Hamilton is not only a strategic move from a time perspective, but from a financial perspective as well.

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Newaltacontributing to a strong local communityNewalta’s 90 Hamilton area employees help contribute to a cleaner

environment in the Bay Area every day. We partner with local industry to provide innovative environmental services and envi-ronmentally responsible management of industrial by-products.

Over the past several years, we have invested heavily in our three Hamilton locations to provide safe, technologically advanced operations to our local customers.

Beyond our environmental focus, Newalta takes great pride in the exten-sive contributions we make to various aspects of community life through two major programs related to our Hamilton Landfill – a City of Hamilton royalty program and the Heritage Green Community Trust. Together, these programs contributed over $1 million in 2009, and over $13 million since the site opened in 1996, to local infrastructure, arts, recreation, sports and other cultural initiatives in the local community.

The Heritage Green Community Trust provides grants to not-for-profit community, educational or charitable organizations in Upper Stoney Creek. Here are a few examples of the initiatives funded by the Trust with financial backing from Newalta:Environment: A $1.5 million Trust contribution helped ensure that the

Eramosa Karst will be preserved as a unique geological feature for the enjoy-ment and education of generations to come.Education: Trust has awarded over $90,000 in grants to schools in Upper Stoney Creek to purchase much-needed computer equipment.Seniors: Trust provided funding to Stoney Creek Seniors Outreach Services

A $1.5 million grant from The Trust has helped preserve the Eramosa Karst--a unique geological formation.

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Sustainability isn’t just a word we use. It’s a word we live. Everyday, in everything we do. At Newalta, sustainability is about the integration and alignment of three key elements known as the 3 Es. Environmental, Economical, and Ethical.

to purchase snow blowers to make sure sidewalks and drives are safe and accessible in the winter months.Heritage: Trust contributions have helped maintain the beloved Stoney Creek Flag Day—now heading into its 42nd year.

SustainabilityAs a company that helps our customers with their sustainability objectives, it’s in our corporate DNA to operate in a sustainable manner. At Newalta, our sustainability program focuses on our people, safety, environment, commu-nity, industry and business. To learn more about sustainability at Newalta,

visit our website at www.newalta.com and download our 2010 Sustainability Report from the homepage.

Newalta and the United WayIn addition to Trust and royalty-related programs, Newalta also directly sup-ports a number of other causes and events in the Hamilton community every year. The award-winning Newalta employee United Way campaign is our signature community investment initiative. Over the past two years, Newalta employees have raised over $70,000 for the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton.

Guarding the environment: Newalta technician Anita Kutlesa takes a reading from one of the many groundwater monitoring wells at the Stoney Creek site. The Heritage Green Community Trust supports a school computer program in Upper Stoney Creek.

The Trust has helped ensure that the Stoney Creek Flag Day parade remains one of the community’s many annual attractions

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15 years of growth and commitment to Hamilton!

TradePort and Hamilton International Airport

Feature Article

12 June 2015

It has been 15 years since Hamilton International Airport was placed under pri-vate management, and the result has been one of the most successful private-public partner-

ships in Canadian history. When TradePort was selected to operate the facility it was being subsi-dized by the taxpayer at about $1Million per year. TradePort eliminated that deficit, saving taxpayers $15 Million since 1996. In the same period the air-port has nearly quadrupled its employment to 1100 person-years of direct employment and 2300 per-son years of indirect employment. Hi has grown into Canada’s largest multimodal air cargo airport. In the 15 year period Trade- Port has operated the airport it has significantly added to the value of the city-owned asset. To date, TradePort and its tenants have invested a total of more than $158 Million in facilities—all private capital. Looking ahead we expect to see an additional $200 to $300 Million in capital investment made by TradePort and its partners. All of this investment will revert to the city at the end of the lease. As the airport grows, so too will the opportunities for revenue sharing with the City of Hamilton. For instance, 2 million Passengers would generate approximately $3Million in additional rent. With 2.5 million passengers in the immediate vicinity of HI and a total of 8.4 million within a 90 minute drive, we are confident that passenger total can be attained. When total capital investment, new property taxes and elimination of subsidy are taken into account, the total financial benefit of this 15-year partner-ship between TradePort and the City of Hamilton has been more than $188 Million. This is a clear demonstration of TradePort’s commitment to the City of Hamilton and its residents.

Hamilton International Airport continues to develop its reputation as a convenient, inexpen-sive airport for the charter travel sector. Beginning May 27th the latest addition to HI’s charter roster, FlyCentralEurope. com will inaugurate weekly direct wide body flights to Budapest, Prague and Krakow— some of the oldest and best pre-served cities in Europe. Increasingly the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland are seen as prime tourist destinations with their historic sites, great food, culture, art and breathtaking landscapes. FlyCentralEurope. com offers complete packag-es including 4-star accommodations, breakfasts, transfers and tours starting at $1159 plus taxes and fees. To celebrate the launch of this new service HI is offering a special parking package. Whether you stay a week, a month or longer HI will offer airport parking for a flat fee of $49! HI is also home to Hola Sun who just concluded a successful inaugural season of flights to the Cuban resorts Holguin and Caya Coco. Now in its 20th year

Hola Sun has become the largest tour operator to Cuba from Canada. Travellers departing from HI enjoyed an average savings of over $100 per person on the same package offered at Toronto-Pearson. The hotels in Holguin and Caya Coco are family-friendly—offering all kinds of activities for kids at supervised mini clubs.

WestJet Summer Domestic Service Resumes at HIWith the onset of warm weather Canadians look to travel to other parts of Canada either to visit family and friends or for a vacation. West- Jet will make those trips much easier with the resumption of a full schedule of destinations flying from HI. For the rest of the travel season, passengers will be able to catch daily direct flights from HI to Moncton, Halifax, Winnipeg and Edmonton, and three daily flights to Calgary, where conve-nient connections can be made for Vancouver, Abbotsford and Victoria. WestJet will be offering introductory fares as low as $139 plus taxes and fees. Flights can be booked online at www.westjet.com or through your travel agent.

Cargo - big part of HI’s successGoods movement is key to keeping our Canadian economy running, and cargo plays a critical role at Hamilton International Airport. Our strategic location in southern Ontario and our 24-hour operation have made HI Canada’s leading inte-grated courier airport. Cargo operators can save significantly by using HI over Toronto Pearson. HI has lower landing fees, lower aircraft parking charges and lower costs related to congestion. Cargo flights at HI grew by almost 11% in 2010. Now we are planning to build a new-60,000 square foot multi-tenent, cross-dock cargo facil-ity which will house a wide range of tenants. HI is home to all of the major cargo carriers now. Cargojet Canada Ltd. provides a premium overnight air cargo service into twelve major city centres throughout Canada. It also flies weekly to Poland with LOT Airlines and has new flights to Iceland and Bermuda. Purolator Courier operates Canada’s largest dedicated air express fleet. The Hamilton International Airport is the hub of its Canadian route network. UPS is the world’s larg-est express carrier. They have chosen Hamilton International Airport as the international hub of their Canadian operations. DHL Express is a world market leader in airexpress services, covering all packages, express and general cargo services. Combined, these cargo operators have invested more than $100 Million in facilities at Hamilton International Airport, and pay annual municipal taxes in excess of $1Million per year.


HI in the CommunitySocial responsibility and community involve-ment are another part of HI’s commitment to Hamilton and the surrounding area. We support charities, the arts, health, education and communi-ty organizations. Some of the supported organiza-tions include: United Way, McMaster University, Southern Ontario Gateway Council, Hamilton and District Chamber of Commerce, Theatre Aquarius, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Jobs Prosperity Collaborative, Mohawk College, Dr. Bob Kemp Foundation, Golden Horseshoe Innovation Factory and the Hamilton District Economic Summit. We are particularly proud of our efforts to see future jobs created in aviation and transportation by supporting programs at McMaster University and Mohawk College.

EnvironmentAT HI we take our Environmental responsibilities seriously. For the past 15 years we have been working to continuously improve our aircraft noise

profile. Since TradePort assumed responsibility for the airport we have developed and implemented an Airport Noise Management Plan. As part of our commitment to public consultation we established the Hamilton International Noise Management Advisory Committee. The committee meets reg-ularly and is composed of citizens, government representatives, aircraft operators, industry partners

and airport staff. We use technology systems to monitor noise levels of aircraft using the airport. Since the implementation of these measures there has been a significant reduction in noise com-plaints. We also work closely with the Ministry of the Environment and community stakeholders in a proactive manner to deal with environmental issues related to our facilities and operations.

TradePort: By the NumbersCapital Improvements by TradePort ..........................................................................$70.2 MillionCapital Improvements by Tenants ..............................................................................$88.4 MillionGovernment and Agency Investments ....................................................................... $4.5 MillionTotal Capital Investments ............................................................................................... $163.1 MillionNew Property taxes ................................................................................................................... $9.4 MillionDeficit and other City costs eliminated .........................................................................$15 MillionTotal Cash Flow Improvement to Hamilton .........................................................$25.2 MillionRevenue sharing since 2006 ............................................................................................... $0.8 MillionTotal Financial Benefit to the end of 2010 ..........................................................$188.3 Million

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WestJet has resumed full summer non-stop domestic service to Winnipeg, Edmonton, Moncton and Halifax in addition to three daily flights to Calgary.

Passengers enjoy the hassle free check-in experience at HI whether its with the friendly counter staff or at one of our self-service check-in kiosks.

HI is home to all to all of the major cargo carriers.

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Back in 1947 when Sam Taylor and Keevey Leibow started their accounting practice it was in down-

town Hamilton; and more than 65 years later Taylor Leibow is still in the core and committed to it. Taylor Leibow is now one of the largest and most respected independent account-ing firms in the Greater Hamilton and Burlington area. CEO Nigel Jacobs says the company has grown to 9 partners and over 70 staff by constantly seeking best practices and hiring the best people. Occupying a suite of offices covering two floors in Effort Square, the full service firm’s largest book of business is still accounting, but it also offers expertise in business valuation, lit-igation support and economic loss quantification, meaning its partners are called as expert witnesses in litigation.

“A number of the big interna-tional accounting firms have left Hamilton’s core,” says Jacobs, “ but we are bullish on it. We stayed with our roots. We see a great future here.” The company also has offices in Burlington and St. Catharines. At a time of merger-,mania in the accounting business how does a company like Taylor Leibow not only stay independent but thrive to the degree it has? “The key,” says Nigel, “ is to have a good succes-sion plan and to have the resources

‘They have helped us avoid problems and take advantage of opportunities. We would highly recommend them to anyone.’ – Greg Padovani, Dalton Timmis Insurance, Hamilton

‘I have had a long association with the Litigation Team at Taylor Leibow. They bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the complexities of financial litigation.’ – Barry Eakins, Lawyer, Cimba & Associates, Hamilton

Taylor Leibow is committed to the core and to excellence

to attract good people. A lot of the mergers you see in the business these days is brought about by the lack of a succession plan. Partners retire and with no plan in place the business is sold or merged.” Taylor Leibow is now managed by a third generation of partners.

While independent, Taylor Leibow can access accounting expertise worldwide through its membership with DFK—A Worldwide associa-tion of independent accounting firms and business advisers. “We meet reg-ularly to share best practices,” says Nigel. “It also allows us to access service for a client who may be operating in more than one country or region; or sometimes it’s Taylor Leibow who is providing assistance to a member firm with a client with needs in Canada.”

A talented and committed work-force is essential to maintaining a successful organization. Taylor Leibow believes one of the keys to attracting and retaining a new gener-ation of talent these days is to stress core values that appeal to younger profession-als. “We have one profes-sional who

is strictly in charge of standards and accountability,” Nigel said. “We also are very active in the community—not just by writing cheques to orga-nizations like the Good Shepherd, City Kidz and Helping Hands but by providing opportunities for our employees to actively participate in events, serving meals, volunteer-ing, interacting with the community whenever we can. They love the opportunity.”

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Nigel Jacobs, CEO of Taylor Leibow, Hamilton believes in strong community involvement

Mission and VisionMission Taylor Leibow assists clients in achieving their objectives by identi-fying alternatives, develop-ing strategies and formu-lating solutions. Vision Taylor Leibow strives to be the choice of individuals, companies and organizations for account-ing, tax, insolvency and business advisory services.

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