Key Industries

Steinbach is the commercial hub of Southeast Manitoba and the center of a growing and integrated cluster of businesses supplying and servicing the agribusiness ecosystem.
Subsectors of construction, equipment and supplies are critical to construct, power and maintain a building, a farm, a retail business and infrastructure of any kind.
Future plans are to add businesses in packaging and in waste management especially those using advanced techniques which can both service our local area and also scale up for export.

Agritech is the future of farming, of food processing and of distribution. Steinbach is already a major player with home grown companies such as Mode 40 and Alterra Innovation rolling out proprietary solutions and applications some of which are world firsts.
For example, Steinbach entrepreneurs are leading agribusiness innovation in conducting artificial intelligence research on optimizing value for red meat production and designing and manufacturing advanced feedmills for the feed manufacturing industry.
Future plans include developing a Steinbach-based advanced agribusiness research centre and incubator for technologies and practices.

Long an agricultural powerhouse, Steinbach is an early adopter of leading-edge technologies, monitoring & management systems to enhance productivity, food safety and sustainability.
Steinbach companies specialize in precision agriculture, food processing and agriculture-related machine manufacturing. They serve the local market and export nationally and globally.
Future developments include vertical agriculture which can utilize Steinbach’s developable land and infrastructure and leverage its highly skilled advanced agricultural workforce.

Trucking, logistics and warehousing are long-time Steinbach strengths. From its central North American position Steinbach companies distribute goods nationally and globally.
Advanced techniques developed in Steinbach are also driving innovation in logistics. An example is the world’s first microclimate-controlled trailer for animal livestock developed and currently in testing in Steinbach. Work is also underway on developing advanced technologies for heating & cooling systems in warehouses.
Future plans include adding to Steinbach’s distribution reach by developing its regional airport. Opportunities exist to expand its northern routes especially in terms of transporting food as well as in pilot training especially to service the North.

Agribusiness thrives in Steinbach in part due to the presence of an extensive professional services community specializing in agribusiness.
Established companies and startups located or expanding in Steinbach have access to locally based specialists in finance, law, marketing and technology consulting with dedicated practices focused on agribusiness. As Steinbach’s agribusiness ecosystem grows, many are adding to their capabilities and capacities and creating more jobs in their own companies.
Future plans include expanding the technology consulting segment to support the increased demand for advanced technology including training and upskilling.