The companies and organizations presented below are taking part in the project. Their expertise, operating contexts, and commitment to innovation help enrich the project and represent the diversity of realities within the sector. Together, they contribute to documenting, understanding, and advancing the electrification of heavy machinery in Québec.
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Groupe Bellemare serves as the project spokesperson. The company participates in training workshops, events, and sits actively on the steering committee. It also provides some of its electric and diesel equipment for the project to support data collection.
This commitment is part of Groupe Bellemare’s strong environmental approach: the company has adopted an ambitious sustainable development policy and has multiplied decarbonization initiatives, including integrating the first 100% electric loader in Canada and aiming for a significant reduction of its GHG emissions.
Their participation reflects their willingness to be a key player in the transition toward cleaner and more sustainable worksites in Québec, openly sharing the keys to a successful transition.
Participants
Participants play an essential role in the success of the project. They provide equipment, expertise, and real‑world conditions necessary for deployment.
Partners contribute by lending electric machines, charging stations, and specialized equipment required to complete the project. They also offer technical support, help commission the machines, and share their knowledge of electric technologies, allowing the equipment to be evaluated in a context representative of the sector.
Ambassadors, meanwhile, perform tests on an active worksite for two weeks to obtain real usage data comparable to a diesel-equivalent vehicle. Their involvement includes optimizing machine use during the trial, actively engaging their teams to share operational information, and collecting operator feedback to obtain essential qualitative data.
Participating associations also strengthen the project’s reach through their networks, strategic advice, and communications support. Some participants also provide space for training, demonstrations, or events, fostering knowledge sharing and visibility for the project.
Since 2007, Groupe Gymdex has been a reference in heavy machinery in Québec. A second‑generation family business, it specializes in the sale, repair, and after‑sales service of equipment for excavation, construction, snow removal, forestry, demolition, and recycling.
Gymdex is the first North American distributor of LiuGong and its exclusive dealer in Québec. Founded 65 years ago, LiuGong is a global manufacturer offering a wide range of construction machines.
Malco Électrique specializes in planning, designing, engineering, and installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicle fleets. Through numerous projects carried out with various clients, the company has developed strong expertise and solutions tailored to the needs of the sector. It offers professional, reliable, and personalized service to support organizations in their energy transition throughout Québec. It offers professional, reliable, and personalized service to support organizations in their energy transition throughout Québec.
Le CFP Baie‑Jamesoffers recognized vocational training programs in several key sectors. It stands out by offering the only training program in Québec in hybrid and electric heavy‑equipment mechanics, designed to meet the industry’s evolving technological landscape. Its programs are developed in collaboration with industry partners to reflect the real needs of the job market. Its Corporate Services department also helps support skills development in health and safety, as well as in other specialized fields across Québec. Thanks to this expertise and its market‑driven approach, the center effectively supports both individuals and organizations.
Le Regroupement des récupérateurs et des recycleurs de matériaux de construction et de démolition du Québec est le plus important regroupement du milieu des CRD au Québec. Il rassemble des entreprises et des intervenants œuvrant dans le réemploi, la récupération, le recyclage et la valorisation des matériaux issus de la construction, de la rénovation et de la démolition, tout en favorisant le partage de connaissances et l’adoption de pratiques durables dans le secteur.
L'ACRGTQ represents contractors and suppliers working in road construction, civil engineering, and major works in Québec. Since 1944, it has defended the interests of employers in the sector and provides specialized support in labour relations, health and safety, legal services, and technical expertise.
Founded in 1966, l’APMLQ+ brings together companies specializing in construction, snow removal, excavation, transport, and earthwork, as well as crane owners, concrete pump operators, and drilling contractors. It has 500 members across Québec, mostly regional and family‑owned SMEs.
Le Centre national de conduite d’engins de chantier welcomes more than 150 students annually for initial training and nearly 2,300 workers for professional development at its sites in Lévis, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, and Lavaltrie. It has around one hundred machines and facilities dedicated to learning.
Candidate Organizations for a Trial
The companies below have committed as potential ambassadors to host a trial of electric machinery on one of their worksites. For them, this participation will help assess the feasibility of electrifying their fleet and benefit from support in their decision-making process.
For the project team, access to varied worksites enables data collection in real conditions, representative of different types of sites in Québec’s ecosystem.
The final selection of test sites will be confirmed following the analysis process to identify the most appropriate location for the available equipment.
By participating in the project, organizations support sustainable innovation, help reduce emissions, and assist the industry in its transition toward cleaner technologies. Plug-in Fleet Heavy Equipment is currently seeking companies ready to collaborate and commit to this initiative.
To discuss and obtain the visibility plan, contact the project team.
