Novacab plans service facility

2014-01-17

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Novacab International Inc has picked the location for its new product installation and service centre.

Headquartered in Sherbrook, Que., Novacab produces thermal battery-based autonomous heating and cooling systems. According to the company, the units will supply air conditioning or heating for between six and 10 consecutive hours without the need to run the engine.

The company's new location is in Sorel-Tracy, Que. Novacab said the location was chosen because it is on the truck route between Montreal and the US border.

Novacab spent $1.4 million to purchase the land and building, and to buy new equipment and inventory.

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