Pembroke’s manufacturing sector benefits a great deal from its direct access to Canada’s major domestic trading market. The combined Quebec and Ontario population of 19.5 million accounts for 62% of the country’s total population. The large, prosperous American market to the immediate south plays a vital role in the export and consumption of locally produced goods. Border crossings to the United States are within a three hour drive of Pembroke, and New York City is actually closer to Pembroke than it is to Toronto.

The growth and scope of goods shipped is a direct indication of the diversity and ingenuity of Pembroke’s labour force and investors. Leading commodities shipped include fabricated wood, paper, metal and textile products. Pembroke’s network of transportation and communications services allows for the cost efficient distribution and promotion of the manufactured goods produced, most of which are bound for areas throughout Ontario, eastern Quebec, and north eastern U.S.A. The services of Canada Customs are available through Ottawa International Airport with automated services available to expedite the import and export of manufactured goods.