As Alstom keeps Canada moving, the whole Canadian industry moves with it.
Alstom is a proudly Canadian player. As the second largest country in the world, Canada was historically built through rail. The country’s rail industry is strong and already plays a major role in guiding society toward a low‑carbon future. Alstom is one of its proud champions. Its activities in the country in 2023/24 supported 8,300 jobs, including nearly 5,000 direct jobs, and contributed CAD 575 million to Canada’s GDP. Alstom spent CAD 448 million with 920 Canadian suppliers in 2023/24, representing 52% of its annual purchases.
Alstom works diligently to generate economic impact for industry and local businesses. The company has a sustainable procurement policy, including an ethics and sustainability charter for suppliers and contractors. It collaborates with the entire supply chain to uphold these commitments and ensure that the growth of rail benefits the whole Canadian economy.
920
Canadian suppliers
575M CAD
in total GDP contribution
448M CAD
in goods and services purchased
Discover our key partners in Canada
Acara Solutions
The Canadian subsidiary of Acara Solutions is based in Ontario and employs 150 people. This workforce provider supplies hundreds of qualified professionals to Alstom for major infrastructure projects.
A Quebec‑based company with 120 employees, Baultar provides high‑performance flooring systems and coatings specifically designed for rail transportation.
Dimension Composite employs more than 250 people in Quebec and manufactures custom composite solutions (floors, doors, and windows) for Alstom’s trains, metros, and tramways across Canada.
With over 50 years of experience working alongside major manufacturers such as Alstom, the company and its 70 Ontario‑based employees supply stainless steel, aluminum, and various high‑quality metals.
Fastenal offers a wide range of industrial and construction supplies, including safety equipment, metalworking tools, and industrial products. Its Canadian subsidiary employs more than 2,000 people.
Mersen designs electrical solutions and advanced materials for metro and rail systems, ensuring reliable, durable, and low‑maintenance electrical power transmission. Its Canadian subsidiary is based in Ontario.
Based in Quebec, Pierre Brossard and its team of more than 80 employees specialize in electrical work, civil engineering, and road construction. For Alstom, they install signaling and communication equipment.
As Canada’s leading national rail contractor, PNR RailWorks, with 800 employees in Ontario, provides construction and maintenance services for rail tracks, as well as signaling and catenary systems.
Pro‑Flex, a Quebec‑based company with 50 employees, specializes in the design and manufacturing of rubber components for the rail sector, including inter‑car gangways, with 85% local content.
TDG employs 150 people. This Alstom partner supplies intelligent lighting systems and electronic equipment essential to safety, vehicle performance, and the passenger experience.
Based in British Columbia, Unit Electric employs 110 people and provides power distribution solutions for metro systems, using linear induction motors that combine high power and low maintenance.
