# VMAC receives $3.1M federal funding to expand Nanaimo compressor plant

Canada's PacifiCan announced over CAD 3.1 million in funding for VMAC in Nanaimo, British Columbia, to expand its manufacturing facility and increase production of vehicle-mounted air compressors for commercial electric vehicles. The funding was announced on June 27, 2024.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-06-27
- Where: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
- Value: $2.27M (3.10M CAD)
- Status: announced
- Products: vehicle-mounted air compressors, air brake systems for commercial electric vehicles
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [VMAC](https://endata.com/companies/12007.md)
- [Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada](https://endata.com/companies/12008.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [newswire.ca](https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/nanaimo-based-business-receives-over-3-1-million-to-power-green-transportation-885333674.html), 2024-06-27: "With this funding through PacifiCan's Business Scale-up and Productivity program, VMAC will expand its manufacturing facility, install new machines, implement a marketing plan and hire new personnel."

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