Recreational vehicle –transportation equipment  

Note: The jobs stated are not only dedicated to the transportation industry

According to Emploi Québec, the manufacturing of transportation materials field of activity supplied 55 000 jobs in Quebec in 2004, that is 9% of the manufacturing jobs and 1.5% of total jobs. They are the 3rd most important in the manufacturing industry in Canada. 

Located at the crossroads of the highways, the region has undeniable geographical assets that assure the development of these activities. tés.

In the Maple Region there are therefore 1 100 manufacturing jobs dedicated to the making of transportation equipment within 20 companies.  These companies are concentrated in the 2 important fields of marine and ground transportation. 

Also, l’Association des manufacturiers d’équipements de transport et de véhicules spéciaux (AMETVS ) is based in Drummondville, in the Centre of Quebec and unites over 300 industries and agents.

Marine Transportation

The number and diversity in the region of manufacturing companies in this field of business is exceptional. Therefore offering a population of expert workers, that is very interesting for manufacturers in this field.  The majority of transformation operations related to marine transportation are conducted by a major boat manufacturer that is present in the entire North American continent, Bateaux Princecraft, a subsidiary of Brunswick.

Note that the companies mentioned only represent a part of all companies in this industry branch.

• Les Bateaux Princecraft 
  Princecraft is without a doubt the leading company in the region in the field of marine transportation.  A major manufacturer in its field, this company has a staff of 300 people, with 50 years experience in the making of aluminum boats. They are a subsidiary of Brunswick International Limited, this company is known as the greatest boat manufacturer in North America.
• Excellence Composites
  Manufacturing company that design and manufactures a wide range of composite products for customers assemblers of components operating in diverse industries such as automotive, heavy transport vehicles, commercial vehicles, agricultural and recreational.
• Manufacturer of Boat Roofs Toits de bateaux ANP  
  This company specializes in the creation of roofs for all kinds of boats.  They operate in the market of yearly novelties as well as on product replacement.
• Bateaux Nordic Nordic Boat  (Sun Party)
  Manufacturer of various sizes of pontoons and fiberglass boat. Their products known for their reliability and durability are distributed across Canada. 
• Remeq 
  A leader in the manufacturing of all kinds of trailers, for boats, snowmobiles, launches, pontoons. This company is appreciated for the reliability and the excellence of their products in the markets of Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes as well as the United States.

Ground Transportation

We find the products and components of companies operating in this market in many fields such as the automobile industry, farm equipment, forestry equipment, as well as for the vehicles used in public transportation.

• Veralex
  Windshield aluminum and glass millwork for boats and recreational vehicles.
• Essor USNR 
  Major manufacturer of sawing equipment and large size lifts for timber yards. Their products are distributed around the globe.
• Métal Plessis 
  Manufacturer of industrial and farm equipment, especially snow scrapers and rice threshers. Their products are distributed in Canada, in the United States and in Africa.
• Modelerie GLT 
  Manufacturer specialized in the making of molding used for the manufacturing of various composite equipment components, particularly for the transportation industry.  This company supplies many equipment manufacturers in the field of transportation.
  

Discover all of the manufacturing companies of the Maple Region by the following link: http://www.cld-erable.qc.ca/english/entreprises.asp