Private company

Canadian Canners

Canadian Canners is a Canadian packaging activities company based in Hamilton, founded in 1897.¹ It was founded by Samuel Greerson Nesbitt.¹

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1897Founded¹

Industrypackaging activities¹
HeadquartersHamilton, Canada¹
Legal formprivate company limited by shares¹

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Le quincaillier (Janvier-Juin 1907) (1907) (14761392971) — Photo: Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons²

The story

Founded by Samuel Greerson Nesbitt in 1897.¹

Leadership

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FounderSamuel Greerson Nesbitt¹

Timeline

1897Founded Founded¹

Links

More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ115139768

Sources

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WikidataCanadian Canners on Wikidata
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Wikimedia CommonsCanadian Canners photo by Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions