WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WISCONSIN: Companies with advanced technologies in that field may find opportunities.
Canada’s heavy-duty manufacturing sector is turning to advanced technologies to cut pollution.
More than 10% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions came from heavy industry in 2021. As the nation as a whole works to go green, heavy-duty manufacturing is following suit.
The construction equipment industry is turning to advanced technologies to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and respond to the skilled labor shortage. New equipment is being designed to run on electricity and hydrogen instead of diesel as a way to reduce the carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency.
A June 2025 report by global accounting firm KPMG in Canada shows that nine out of ten Canadian construction leaders believe the industry must move quickly to embrace new and advanced technologies, and 81% of the firms that recently added technology think it is already making a difference.
The updates include ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, and accelerate timelines. For example, in modular or prefabrication construction, buildings are being put together in a controlled factory environment and then transported to the construction site for assembly. Robotics used for tasks such as bricklaying have improved productivity and safety, and drones are being employed for site surveys.
More than 50% of those surveyed said that prefabrication or modularization has become a top or high priority for their company, KPMG said.
Meanwhile, the Canadian government is backing electric vehicle manufacturing. In January 2025, the government announced an investment of up to $169.4 million CAD ($120 million USD) to support Linamar Corporation’s Innovation Driving Green Technology Project. The project—whose goal is to speed the development of green technologies in the automotive sector—will create about 2,000 full-time jobs and is expected to attract more than $800 million in private investments. Canada has set a goal of 100% new light-duty zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035.
Wisconsin companies that produce advanced technologies for the heavy-duty equipment or electric vehicle industries may find opportunities to partner with Canada.
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