$ 20 Billion
Economic Impact
$20 Billion Economic Impact
Essential to Canada's Economy
The coatings industry in Canada boosts the durability of household items, machinery, infrastructure, and goods. It collaborates with sectors like construction, automotive, oil and gas, mining, aerospace, and more. This sector generates $4 billion in product shipments, driving business activity, revenue, and job creation through its reliable coating solutions with a total economic impact of $20 billion.
Supporting a Sustainable Economy
82,000 Jobs Created
The coatings industry generates employment in excess of 82,000 jobs, which tend to be higher paying jobs than those in other industries. Adding induced jobs the number exceeds 130,000, which shows paint and coatings products touch many end-use markets such as construction, automotive, oil & gas, mining, wood and metal products, aerospace, machinery, paper, metal containers, coil, transportation equipment and general industrial manufacturing.
82,856
Canadian Jobs
$ 4.2 Billion
Annual Sales
$4.2 Billion Annual Sales
The Coatings Industry and Other Markets
Canadian manufacturers produce coatings that meet or exceed the country's highest regulatory standards, ensuring safety and compliance across various industries. These coatings, used in specialized sectors, contribute to the coatings economy's "multiplier" effect, driving economic activity from raw material suppliers to retailers and creating jobs across 15 industry segments.
Lasting Contributions to the Economy
Key Findings from the Economic Impact Report
An economic impact study of Canada's coatings industry by Orr & Boss examined the full value chain of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) products. This includes manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and end-users. The CASE industry generates over $20 billion in economic output and contributes $4 billion to Canada's GDP.
$ 20 Billion
Economic Output
