Girardin

NEW PRESIDENT AT GIRARDIN ENERGY

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Friday, January 20, 2023

DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, Jan. 20, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ - Girardin is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Sébastien Fournier as the President of Girardin Energy Inc. and New Energy Solutions (US subsidiary).

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  • DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, Jan. 20, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ - Girardin is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Sébastien Fournier as the President of Girardin Energy Inc. and New Energy Solutions (US subsidiary).
  • Sébastien recently held the position of President and CEO of Hilo Energy at Hydro Quebec where he made technological innovation a powerful driver of energy transition.
  • Girardin Energy and New Energy Solutions are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Girardin Group specializing in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and electric vehicle fleets.
  • Girardin Energy maximizes the value and quality of its charging infrastructure through its recognized and experienced team, its consulting services, engineering, innovative products and technology platform.

Girardin takes on electric commercial market in Eastern Canada

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, Aug. 18, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Girardin is proud to announce that its line of electric commercial vehicles is now eligible to iMHZEV federal incentive.

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  • DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, Aug. 18, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Girardin is proud to announce that its line of electric commercial vehicles is now eligible to iMHZEV federal incentive.
  • Approved on August 15, 2022, the Blue Bird Vision 100% electric commercial bus, the Blue Bird TX4 100% electric commercial flat-nose bus and the Micro Bird G5 electric commercial minibus are eligible for the medium and zero-emission heavy-duty trucks (iMHZEV) launched by the federal government on July 11.
  • - Michel Daneault, Vice-President Sales & Service - Eastern Canada at Girardin in Drummondville, Qc.
  • For zero-emission commercial vehicle charging infrastructure, Girardin companies and customers can always count on the Girardin Energy division for support in their electrification project.

Micro Bird Acquires Controlling Interest in Ecotuned, Electric Vehicle Drivetrain Integrator

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Micro Bird Holdings (Micro Bird), a Blue Bird and Girardin joint venture and North American market leader in the Type A school bus market, has acquired a controlling interest in the EV drivetrain integrator and supplier GranTuned Automobiles (Ecotuned).

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  • Micro Bird Holdings (Micro Bird), a Blue Bird and Girardin joint venture and North American market leader in the Type A school bus market, has acquired a controlling interest in the EV drivetrain integrator and supplier GranTuned Automobiles (Ecotuned).
  • This strategic acquisition firmly positions Micro Bird for substantial growth in the light and medium duty EV market by bringing core electrification-expertise and value to both Micro Bird and the broader Blue Bird Corporation.
  • For more than five years now, Micro Bird and Ecotuned have been closely working together to perfect the medium-duty EV powertrain which is currently offered in the Micro Bird G5.
  • Girardin is the official distributor of BLUE BIRD school buses and MICRO BIRD minibuses, being manufactured in Quebec.

Girardin acquires School Lines, Blue Bird dealer for the state of Connecticut

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

School Lines Connecticut will continue to offer the complete line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird by Girardin buses and minibuses with their best in class diesel, propane, gas, CNG and electric powertrains.

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  • School Lines Connecticut will continue to offer the complete line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird by Girardin buses and minibuses with their best in class diesel, propane, gas, CNG and electric powertrains.
  • "We are pleased to welcome the School Lines Connecticut team to the Girardin Family of businesses," said Dave Girardin, President of Girardin.
  • "We love to see our dealers reinvesting in the Blue Bird network," said Phil Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation.
  • Girardin has been a Blue Bird Dealer for over 50 years and is a Joint Venture partner with Blue Bird in Micro Bird Corporation which builds all Micro Bird by Girardin minibuses.

Girardin to acquire Blue Bird dealership, New York Bus Sales, a first-class team and organization with an outstanding reputation for customer service

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Monday, May 13, 2019

"New York Bus Sales has built a strong team and enviable reputation for customer service and support in the State of New York and beyond," said Marlene Costanzo Denney.

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  • "New York Bus Sales has built a strong team and enviable reputation for customer service and support in the State of New York and beyond," said Marlene Costanzo Denney.
  • NYBS will continue to offer the complete line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird by Girardin buses and minibuses with their best in class diesel, propane, gas, CNG and electric powertrains.
  • "The Girardin Family of Businesses is excited and proud to have the opportunity to continue the legacy of New York Bus Sales," said Dave Girardin, President of Girardin.
  • Girardin has been a Blue Bird Dealer for over 50 years and is a Joint Venture partner with Blue Bird in Micro Bird Corporation which builds all Micro Bird by Girardin minibuses.

Girardin to Acquire Blue Bird Dealership, New York Bus Sales, a First-Class Team and Organization with an Outstanding Reputation for Customer Service

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Monday, May 13, 2019
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190513005476/en/
    New York Bus Sales has built a strong team and enviable reputation for customer service and support in the State of New York and beyond, said Marlene Costanzo Denney.
  • NYBS will continue to offer the complete line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird by Girardin buses and minibuses with their best in class diesel, propane, gas, CNG and electric powertrains.
  • The Girardin Family of Businesses is excited and proud to have the opportunity to continue the legacy of New York Bus Sales, said Dave Girardin, President of Girardin.
  • Girardin has been a Blue Bird Dealer for over 50 years and is a Joint Venture partner with Blue Bird in Micro Bird Corporation which builds all Micro Bird by Girardin minibuses.