The federal government announced this week that it is investing capital into a Canadian company helping cities electrify maintenance operations.
Municipalities and corporate fleets face pressure to cut down carbon emissions, but maintenance must go on.
In the town of Blainville, Quebec, a company named Gamotech has developed the Gamo-X, a tech-forward trailer truck that helps municipalities get work done with fewer emissions.
The electrified Gamo-X can power maintenance activities without the need to keep trucks idling during daily immobile works, while also keeping worksite noise levels down, says Gamotech president Olivier Brault.
“We are proud to offer zero-emission energy storage units designed right here in Quebec,” remarked Brault.
“These solutions enable municipalities and infrastructure managers to improve their work efficiency, while also protecting workers’ health,” he stated.
Gamotech is receiving a non‑repayable contribution of $99,00 from Canada to help the company build demonstration units for its electrical trailers and develop marketing strategies to boost growth, according to an official statement.
“By supporting Gamotech, we are investing in productivity, innovation, and competitiveness in Quebec’s manufacturing sector,” commented Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly.
“This is also a concrete way to leverage our very own talent and know-how, key strengths to build a stronger, more resilient, and proudly Canadian economy,” she added.
Gamotech “embodies leadership and innovation in the green economy,” according Madeleine Chenette, who serves as Member of Parliament for Thérèse-De Blainvilleto.
“We are proud to support homegrown manufacturing SMEs that create quality jobs and leverage productivity to ensure sustainable growth,” she said.
The capital was provided under the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program.
“Thanks to the funding from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions and our financial partners, we are beginning to market this technology to gradually replace municipal service trucks and adapt our approach to public utility fleets,” noted Brault.
Gamotech was founded in 2019.