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Markham is Canada's High-Tech Capital with over 900 High-Tech and Life Science companies, including...
Markham's High-Tech and Life Sciences Clusters
High-Technology and Life Sciences are the two key clusters in the Town of Markham. Recognized as Canada's High-tech Capital, Markham has over 900 high-tech and life sciences companies. Markham's life sciences cluster is fast becoming recognized for its innovation and expertise. The industries within these sectors represent the largest share of employment base in Markham.
The following profiles of the two key sectors are below.
| High-Technology Cluster |
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| Industry Categories |
# of Companies |
| 1. Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
220 |
| 2. Computer and Communications Equipment and Supplies Wholesaler - Distributor |
134 |
| 3. Management, Scientific & Technical Consulting Services |
98 |
| 4. Companies that did not show an NAIC code (identifiable category) |
48 |
| 5. Speicalized Design Services - Graphic Design Services |
45 |
| 6. Electronic Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
39 |
| 7. Management of Companies and Enterprises |
33 |
| 8. Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing |
19 |
| 9. Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories |
17 |
| 10. Scientific Research and Development Services |
17 |
| 11. Telecommunications |
17 |
| 12. Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing |
15 |
| 13. Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing |
14 |
| 14. Communications Equipment Manufacturing |
14 |
| 15. Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing |
13 |
| 16. Data Processing Services |
12 |
| 17. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing |
11 |
| 18. Navigational, Measuring, Medical and Control Instruments Manufacturing |
10 |
| 19. Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services |
8 |
| 20. Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing |
8 |
| 21. Software Publishers |
7 |
| 22. Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services and Testing Laboratories |
5 |
| 23. Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals |
4 |
| 24. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing |
3 |
| 25. Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
2 |
| 26. Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media |
1 |
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Total Companies |
814 |
| Life Sciences Cluster |
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| Industry Categories |
# of Companies |
| 1. Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories |
18 |
| 2. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences |
15 |
| 3. Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing |
14 |
| 4. Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Supplies Wholesaler/Distributors |
14 |
| 5. Computer Systems Design and Related Services (life sciences) |
11 |
| 6. Navigational, Measuring, Medical and Control Instruments Manufacturing |
10 |
| 7. Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing |
9 |
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8. Companies that did not show an NAIC code (identifiable category)
9. Management of Companies and Enterprises (related to life sciences) |
5
4 |
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Total Companies |
100 |
Note: Some of the same industry categories are present in both the high-tech and life sciences clusters because the functions of the companies belonging to these categories support both sectors.
Data was obtained from the 2004 York Region Business and Employment Survey, and while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions.
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