Sherbrooke, Que.’s Motrec International has received $600,000 in financial support from the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to build electric industrial vehicles.
“Thanks to our federal government — which recognizes the importance of supporting innovative businesses that create and maintain long-term jobs by enhancing process efficiency and productivity — Motrec International is now well-positioned to expand its activities into international markets in the U.S., Europe and other countries, and to maintain the momentum generated by these types of creative initiatives,” says Blair McIntosh, president, Motrec International.
The SME was also able to count on CED’s support for a second project to diversify its product range and remain competitive. This financial support of $544,342 has enabled the company to develop a functional prototype of an electric industrial tractor with automatic guidance (AGV) and to implement and integrate digital technologies.
The company is looking to move and refurbish its facilities and acquire more modern high-performance equipment.
The money has allowed the business to create 22 new jobs.
Motrec International, a manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles fabricated with steel, offers a wide range of vehicle models designed for the horizontal transportation of material, equipment and people. Recognized internationally, it offers five product lines available in several distinct, ecological and robust models. Emerging from the clean technology sector, the business personalizes its vehicles based on customer needs by leveraging innovation to stand out in the industry.
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