Etobicoke manufacturer receives over $2.7M towards its electrification of transport trailers

ETOBICOKE — On Jul. 2, on behalf of Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, James Maloney, MP for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, visited ITD to meet with employees and learn about its plan for growth which includes integrating new advanced manufacturing and robotics technologies into its operations to increase its trailer manufacturing capabilities and bring new electric trailer products to market. To support these efforts, MP Maloney announced an over $2.7 million investment, towards the over $11 million project.

The new electric trailers will leverage solar power and regenerative braking technologies, which will power electric refrigerated units on its trailers, as well as reduce fuel consumption, leading to savings in operating costs. The company is working to bring these electric trailers to market this summer, which would provide environmental benefits.

“Ontario’s manufacturing industry is a key driver for our national economy and our government is investing in the people that make it run. By investing in companies like Innovative Trailer Design Industries Inc., we will work together to put cleaner solutions on the road to ensure a healthy environment for generations,” said Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

“Today’s announcement is great news for southern Ontario’s manufacturing sector. Support for projects like Innovative Trailer Design’s show how we are taking important steps towards supporting a greener future for our transportation industry by providing Canadian-made manufacturing solutions,” said James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore.