Potential cooperation between Serbian companies and Canada's Bombardier

In the next period, Serbian companies might establish concrete cooperation with Canadian partners, such as Bombardier, but also be included in global aerospace supply chains, primarily in the areas of precision metal processing, CNC machining, IT and engineering software solutions, maintenance and logistics, as well as the production of cable, electronic, and cabin components. This was pointed out during the visit of representatives of Serbian businesses to Toronto and their meetings with the management of Bombardier, one of the global leaders in business aviation, as well as with representatives of ventureLAB, a leading Canadian innovation hub.

The Serbian delegation, as announced by the CCIS, was welcomed at Bombardier’s production facility by the company’s Vice President Graham Kelly, together with representatives of the international development sector, the supply chain team, and production management. During meetings and presentations, Serbian companies showcased their capacities and opportunities for cooperation with Canadian partners.

During the visit, it was also highlighted that Serbian female engineers are employed at Bombardier, further confirming the high level of expertise and knowledge of Serbian professionals within the global aerospace industry.

Today, Bombardier is fully focused on the business aviation segment, with its Challenger and Global aircraft series programs, and operates across major international markets including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With annual revenues exceeding USD 9.5 billion and an order backlog valued at approximately USD 17.5 billion, Bombardier is one of the most significant players in the global aviation industry.

As part of the Toronto visit, the delegation also toured ventureLAB, one of Canada’s leading deep-tech accelerators and innovation centers. Support programs for technology companies were presented, including the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, designed to support hardware and deep-tech startups through access to laboratories, mentorship, and investment networks. During the meetings, Serbian companies presented their capabilities in the areas of IT and AI solutions, IoT and embedded systems, automotive technologies, as well as research and development partnerships.

The Serbia–Canada Business Forum will be held today at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto, bringing together representatives of institutions and businesses from both countries.

Privredna komora Srbije

Bombardier

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Graham Kelly