Intercity Industrial: Driving Business Success and Community Impact

For nearly five decades, Intercity Industrial has been a trusted partner to businesses across Northwestern Ontario — and an equally committed supporter of the community it calls home.

Founded more than 49 years ago, Intercity Industrial has grown into Northwestern Ontario’s leading provider of industrial supplies. The company has evolved to offer a full range of products and services designed to support efficient, reliable operations across the region. Today, Intercity works closely with small, medium, and large businesses to streamline their industrial supply chains, while maintaining a strong local presence with inventory, facilities, and staff based in the region.

That local focus extends well beyond business operations.

“Community is where our team lives, works, and interacts — it’s where our customers do the same,” says Phil Tremblay, General Manager of Intercity Industrial. “It’s a critical part of our environment, and we need to be part of it in a positive way.”

Intercity Industrial’s commitment to community support is rooted in a clear understanding of its role as both a business and a community partner.

“We are a for-profit company — we need to be successful to sustain our team and continue to grow,” Tremblay says. “But it’s equally important that when we’re doing well, we’re sharing that success in the community where our employees and customers live and work.”

That philosophy has long been part of the company’s culture. Supporting organizations like United Way is about more than financial contributions — it’s about pride, engagement, and shared responsibility.

“Our team takes real pride in seeing Intercity involved in community events and partnerships,” Tremblay adds. “They know it’s a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.”

United Way is grateful for Intercity Industrial’s long-standing partnership and leadership — and for the example they set in showing how strong businesses help build strong communities.