Each month, I will be highlighting businesses that made the news outside Quebec due to major achievements, acquisitions, or any other aspect that showcases Quebec’s dynamism. With many key sectors and a strong collaborative spirit, Québec City has countless businesses that continuously distinguish themselves.
Without further ado, here are the news that caught our attention these past few weeks.
LeddarTech
Japan, United Kingdom, Indonesia, India, South Africa, Spain, Senegal, United States... LeddarTech has been in the news just about everywhere in the world recently. Thanks to its participation in the digital CES 2021, its impressive annual results and major players in the autonomous vehicles industry choosing its products and solutions, the company has attracted a lot of attention these past few weeks. LeddarTech’s sensors and the LiDAR platform, both fundamental tools used for object and reference detection in autonomous vehicles and driver assistance systems, continue to stand out due to their usefulness and efficiency.
Some examples of news articles:
- South Korea: LeddarTech, 2020년 한 해 동안 고객사 참여 및 파트너십과 투자 확대
- Latin America: OSRAM firma acuerdo comercial y de suministro con LeddarTech para Automotive LiDAR y ADAS
- Germany: LeddarTech inc.: LeddarTech meldet für das Jahr 2020 erhebliches Wachstum bei Kundeninteraktionen, Partnerschaften und Investitionen
- France: Le Groupe MILLA choisit le Leddar Pixell de LeddarTech pour sa navette autonome MILLA POD
XpertSea
XpertSea proposes technological solutions improved with artificial intelligence to help with production monitoring, cost calculations and payment processing in the field of aquaculture. Given the current trends toward food autonomy and the various challenges regarding payments and monitoring due to the pandemic, the company has gained new clients around the world thanks to its efficient solutions. Several media outlets covered the use of XpertSea products, highlighting their benefits and potential for improving efficiency and environmental responsibility in aquaculture.
Some examples of news articles:
- Bangladesh: Aquaculture 4.0 and the Bangladesh perspective
- Ecuador: Millonaria inversión tecnológica ayudará a la producción camaronera del Ecuador
- United Kingdom: XpertSea launches data-driven shrimp trading portal
- Ireland: Ecuador’s shrimp farmers cash in on new sales option
H2O Innovation
H2O Innovation proposes wastewater filtration and treatment solutions for municipal, commercial and industrial clients. Although signing deals with stakeholders from around the world is nothing new for H2O, the fact that the company has recently landed a contract with “the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the US” has caught the attention of the media, with rumours claiming that the client may be Tesla.
Some examples of news articles:
- English Canada: Did H2O Innovation just sign a deal with Tesla?
- United States: H2O Innovation Builds Momentum, Signing $3.2 M in New Industrial and Wastewater Contracts
- France: H2O Innovation: prend le contrôle de Genesys en Espagne
- England: Are water stocks a good investment in 2021?
Beenox
The Québec City region remains a dynamic ecosystem in the field of video games, as demonstrated by Beenox’s announcement of a major expansion project. Known for its work on the popular series Call of Duty, the studio, a subsidiary of Activition founded in Québec City, has reached several media platforms outside Quebec with the upcoming creation of more than 100 jobs in the region.
Some examples of news articles:
- English Canada: Activision to expand Quebec-based ‘Call of Duty’ developer Beenox
- United States: Major Expansion for Beenox in Quebec City
LogMeIn
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for remote working solutions has grown exponentially. The expectations in terms of reliability and capabilities for these programs also increased. To continue to exceed expectations with its products, LogMeIn announced an expansion project in Quebec, along with the establishment of its Canadian headquarters in Québec City. With LogMeIn’s solutions already in use around the world, this announcement was picked up by international media.
Some examples of news articles:
- English Canada: Remote Work Technology Leader LogMeIn Looks to Make Québec its Primary North American Engineering Hub, Plans to Create Over 80 New Jobs in Québec City and Montréal
- United States: Remote Work Technology Leader LogMeIn Looks to Make Québec its Primary North American Engineering Hub, Plans to Create Over 80 New Jobs in Québec City and Montréal
Kudos to all these businesses that help the Québec City region shine all around the world. I am very happy to see them contribute so brilliantly to Québec City’s global recognition, and they can count on us to support their growth.
If you know of any other international news about our region’s businesses, please send them to us at info@quebecinternational.ca. We are always happy to hear from you!
Until next month,
Carl Viel
President and CEO of Québec International
