
Connect. Showcase. Explore New Opportunities.
Are you a local manufacturer, technology company, engineering firm, or service provider looking to connect with an industry leader in the aerospace and defence sector?
Join Invest Barrie and the County of Simcoe Economic Development Office on September 18 for a curated supplier session with MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. (MHICA), and the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC).
Come prepared to showcase your company as this is an opportunity to introduce your business and capabilities directly to MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. and the Ontario Aerospace Council.
When registering, you'll be asked to identify your company's capabilities and provide your website. This information will help MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. better understand who is in the room and what capabilities exist across Barrie and Simcoe County.
Meet MHICA and OAC.
MHICA is a recognized Canadian Tier 1 manufacturer of heavy aerostructures for wings and fuselages, and a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. is part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ global aerospace network and plays a key role in the aerospace supply chain.
The Ontario Aerospace Council represents Ontario's aerospace manufacturing, aeronautics, astronautics, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry.
Session Overview
During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about:
- MHI Canada Aerospace Inc.’s operations and capabilities
- Current and future supply chain and procurement opportunities
- The products, services and capabilities MHICA is seeking from suppliers
- Ontario Aerospace Council’s activities including industry, academia, funding, and government engagement / collaboration
- How companies can position themselves for success in the aerospace and defence sector
- Opportunities for continued engagement with MHI Canada Aerospace Inc.
- Participation in OAC Joint Activities
This is the first event in a broader supplier engagement initiative designed to create meaningful connections between MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. and local industry. Following the session, there may be an opportunity for further engagement via a tour of MHI Canada Aerospace Inc. facilities.
Speakers

Alex Tsoulis; Senior Advisor - Business Development & Advanced Technologies
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace Inc. (MHICA)
