The MTA contract stipulates a firm order for 250 coaches to be delivered between 2025 and 2026, as well as options to purchase an additional 131 coaches, in addition to parts and service.
This contract will make it possible to retain employees and hire nearly 150 new ones in Sainte-Claire, in the Bellechasse region, from 2024 thanks to the acceleration of the company’s production rate in the months to come .
Stimulate Quebec know-how
For the president of Prevost, François Tremblay, this contract will allow the company to consolidate its position as leader in the North American market on the eve of its 100th anniversary.
The minister responsible for the Chaudière-Appalaches region, Bernard Drainville, was present during the announcement and took the opportunity to display his pride in Prevost, who, according to him, acts as an ambassador for all of Quebec.
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Prevost launched a new coach model this year. (Archive photo)
Photo : Radio-Canada / Philippe Grenier
For her part, Minister Martine Biron, also invited to speak, underlined the importance of developing and stimulating commercial relations with the United States, the province’s main commercial partner.
As Minister of International Relations, this news is a great gift. The international exchanges we made this year with the United States are [évalués à] nearly $125 billion. It’s important to expand and be present in the United States. […] Moreover, President Biden is traveling in two armored vehicles made by Prevost, she pointed out.
Prime Minister François Legault also reacted positively to this announcement, affirming that the company […] embodies Quebec know-how.
2023-12-20 09:21:39
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