Montreal, June 16, 2020 — Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and intelligent transportation (EIT), is pleased to announce a new partnership with Merkur, a firm of experts in manufacturing performance and product development recognized for its expertise in land transportation. This renewable one-year partnership will enable Merkur to play a role in the electrification of transportation in Quebec and will allow Propulsion Québec to further align with the ground transportation supply chain.
Merkur — more than 25 years of projects with Quebec’s transportation industry
Merkur has been supporting companies in their development and growth through cutting-edge engineering, a performance-improvement approach, and a team of passionate multidisciplinary experts since 1994. The positions taken by the governments of Quebec and Canada in favor of transportation electrification bring new challenges for all organizations in this sector. As an Official Partner of Propulsion Québec, Merkur is therefore getting involved with the electric and intelligent transportation ecosystem to better support traditional companies in their electric and intelligent transition.
The firm of experts will remain close to the electric and intelligent transportation ecosystem in order to better understand its constantly evolving issues, particularly in terms of product engineering and the adaptation of manufacturing strategies.
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“We are very pleased to announce this partnership with Propulsion Québec because at Merkur, pride in innovating and contributing to the electrification of transportation are important elements that motivate our team, as is the importance we attach to the energy transition,” said Martin Dufour, Eng., President and Chief Executive Officer of Merkur Inc.
“Propulsion Québec is delighted with this new partnership with Merkur. Their knowledge of the ground transportation supply chain and their involvement in electrifying vehicle fleets as well as deploying intelligent mobility solutions are real assets for electrifying our economy. Being aware of the challenges facing the electric and intelligent transportation industry, Merkur will also be able to support our members in their growth and development. It is thanks to an innovative and consolidated ground transportation ecosystem that we will reinvent tomorrow’s mobility in Quebec!” said Sarah Houde, President and Chief Executive Officer of Propulsion Québec.
About Merkur Inc.
MERKUR is a firm of experts in manufacturing performance and product development founded in 1994. It specializes in serving manufacturing companies in Quebec and beyond. The company stands out for the depth of its offerings and its knowledge of small, medium and large manufacturing enterprises. We are proud to have contributed to Quebec’s innovation and productivity for more than 25 years.
About Propulsion Québec
Quebec’s cluster for electric and intelligent transportation mobilizes all actors across the value chain around coordinated projects aimed at positioning Quebec among the leaders in the development and deployment of ground transportation modes that promote electric and intelligent transportation. Created in 2017, Propulsion Québec now has nearly 215 members from various sectors and deploys its resources across six distinct workstreams aimed at developing and supporting innovative projects. The cluster benefits from financial support from the government of Quebec, the government of Canada, the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM), ATTRIX, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Hydro-Québec, the Desjardins Group and Québecor.
