Since 1972, GEON Performance Solutions has been a vital presence in Dufferin’s manufacturing sector, producing specialty polymers and PVC formulations that power the global cable and wire industry. From electrical systems to commercial applications, their products meet rigorous safety and fire-rating standards, earning worldwide recognition for quality and compliance.
Head of Human Resources, Carmine Domanico, emphasizes the company’s unique position: “Being based in Dufferin gives us access to a skilled workforce and allows us to contribute directly to the local economy. Customers value our Canadian-made production, and that’s become a real advantage.”
GEON’s Orangeville facility employs 45 people locally, with plans to hire more in response to rising demand. Operating around the clock on a four-shift cycle, the company’s workforce is described as family-like, collaborative, and deeply committed. Their role goes far beyond production, employees are central to problem-solving, customer support, and sustaining a culture of care and safety.
What sets GEON apart is its unwavering dedication to compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The company holds globally recognized certifications, invests in automation and efficiency programs, and is guided by a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. GEON also supports the local community through partnerships with charities such as the Orangeville Food Bank, Family Transition Place, and the SCPA.
Proudly recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for three consecutive years and honoured as The Dufferin Board of Trade’s 2025 Business of the Year, GEON demonstrates how Canadian manufacturing, rooted in Dufferin, can achieve global impact.
