Brampton is Home to Leading Human Health Science Companies
Brampton is at the centre of Canada’s major transportation corridors, close to the U.S. border, and within a day’s drive of 158 million consumers. For this reason, it is the ideal place to locate North American operations. Brampton is also the first city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and one of only 10 in North America, to be designated an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization (WHO).This prestigious international award is being given in recognition of the outstanding work Brampton citizens are doing to make the community as safe as it can be. Collectively, there are more than 300 safety programs operating in the community to teach people how to stay safe from injury and violence.
For these reasons, it is no surprise that many sector leading Human Health & Life Sciences companies call Brampton home. A selection of these cutting-edge companies include:
Medtronic of Canada Ltd., headquartered in Brampton, employs over 420 people selling, servicing, and distributing medical devices used in cardiovascular medicine, diabetes, spinal and neurosurgery, and ear, nose and throat surgery. Their medical technologies help millions of people resume everyday activities, return to work, and live better and longer lives.
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., a leading manufacturer with 400 employees, was established in Israel in 1950. It is a research-based, global, specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets prescription and over-the counter pharmaceutical products. The Brampton operation is their worldwide centre of excellence for dermatology, liquid manufacturing and research.
Canadian Blood Services is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization that manages the supply of blood and blood products in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec. Canadian Blood Services also oversees the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network, and provides national leadership for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Brampton is home to its 120,000 square foot facility.
William Osler Health System is a full-service community hospital with specialized services including R & D as well as training.
Dynacare Medical Laboratories, headquartered in Brampton with over 700 employees, is one of Canada’s largest and most respected providers of laboratory services and solutions, with more than 50 years of experience in efficient collection and transportation of specimens, accurate testing in its state-of-the-art laboratories, and prompt reporting of results.
Stericycle Canada’s Canadian head office and treatment facility, located in Brampton, provides waste destruction services, product return and recall management, consulting and training services to over 420,000 customers worldwide, with a focus on helping companies promote safety, improve regulatory compliance and manage risk.
ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development provides treatment, rehabilitation and support services to children with disabilities. Set to open in early 2017, the new 121,00 square foot Brampton facility will house 250 staff on an 8-acre parcel of land that backs onto a forested area and natural stream, offering opportunities for outdoor treatment sessions and activities.
Brampton’s leading human health science companies
