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Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing in Canada Industry Data and Analysis
Canadian manufacturers of power tools and other general-purpose machinery operate in a market that is fundamentally driven by cycles in non-residential construction, industrial capital investments and the renewal of manufacturing capacity across the resource, energy and infrastructure sectors. The surge in industrial automation has increased demand for programmable assembly systems, CNC-driven machining equipment and advanced torque tools, particularly from automotive and aerospace end-users. Government infrastructure programs and fluctuating commodity prices have influenced volumes, while energy transition policies have shaped manufacturers' investments in more efficient electric and pneumatic tool platforms. Integration of intelligent diagnostics into core offerings represents a pivotal juncture, compelling the industry to invest in machine connectivity and data-driven performance optimization.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released November 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada operates under the NAICS industry code 33399CA. This industry manufactures a wide range of general-purpose machinery and related products, including power-driven hand tools, welding and soldering equipment, packaging machinery, industrial-process furnaces and ovens, fluid-power cylinders and actuators, fluid-power pumps and motors, scales and balances and a myriad of other miscellaneous general-purpose machinery. Related terms covered in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada include actuator, industrial robots, fluid-power technology, pneumatic tool and hydraulic tool.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada include Power-driven hand tool manufacturing, Welding and soldering equipment manufacturing and Packaging machinery manufacturing.
What companies are included in this industry?
The Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada in 2026?
The market size of the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada is $5.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada in 2025?
There are 1,169 businesses in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 3.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What does the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada include?
Power-driven hand tool manufacturing and Welding and soldering equipment manufacturing are part of the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada.
How competitive is the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Power Tools & Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing industry in Canada.
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