Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Since 1930
New Flyer is a bus manufacturer headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1930. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. The company makes diesel, CNG, and battery-electric heavy-duty transit buses, serving urban transit agencies, Bus Rapid Transit systems, and shuttle operators. Recently, it received an order from Broward County Transit for 65 Xcelsior hybrid-electric transit buses.
New Flyer at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1930
Headquarters
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1573
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1573
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Turkey · China · India
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from New Flyer.
What this tells a buyer
The record does not include customs shipment data, so the most recent development is that New Flyer secured an order for 65 Xcelsior hybrid-electric transit buses from Broward County Transit, reported on its website in October 2026.
New Flyer lists ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and operates ISO-certified facilities in Winnipeg, Ontario, Alabama, and Minnesota, offering diesel, CNG, and electric buses along with aftermarket support.
The company holds approximately 44% of the combined U.S. and Canada heavy-duty transit bus market and has operated for more than 95 years.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
96 years in operation (founded 1930).
1,573 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
New Flyer is a bus manufacturer headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1930. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. The company makes diesel, CNG, and battery-electric heavy-duty transit buses, serving urban transit agencies, Bus Rapid Transit systems, and shuttle operators. Recently, it received an order from Broward County Transit for 65 Xcelsior hybrid-electric transit buses.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1930 |
Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What New Flyer makes
New Flyer lists ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and operates ISO-certified facilities in Winnipeg, Ontario, Alabama, and Minnesota, offering diesel, CNG, and electric buses along with aftermarket support.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Tooling, Drivetrain, Transmission, Bearing, Brake, Coating, Axle (source: newflyer.com).
Certifications
New Flyer is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — linkedin.com
ISO 9001 — linkedin.com
Trade and customs footprint
The record does not include customs shipment data, so the most recent development is that New Flyer secured an order for 65 Xcelsior hybrid-electric transit buses from Broward County Transit, reported on its website in October 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1573 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Turkey · China · India.
Latest developments
2026-10-27 — New Flyer secures order for 65 Xcelsior® hybrid-electric transit buses from Broward County Transit - New Flyer | North America’s Bus Leader (newflyer.com)
2026-10-05 — New Flyer secures additional order of 100 transit buses for Washington Metro - New Flyer | North America’s Bus Leader (newflyer.com)
2026-09-17 — Houston METRO awards New Flyer order for 100 CNG buses, extending a trusted partnership built over 30 years - New Flyer | North America’s Bus Leader (newflyer.com)
2026-09-16 — New Flyer expansion brings 45 jobs to Anniston | Anniston | annistonstar.com (annistonstar.com)
2026-09-15 — New Flyer awarded contract for up to 45 Xcelsior® CNG articulated buses from Central Ohio Transit Authority - New Flyer | North America’s Bus Leader (newflyer.com)
2026-09-08 — New Flyer awarded Buy America-compliant order from Denver RTD supporting U.S. manufacturing and East Colfax BRT - New Flyer | North America’s Bus Leader (newflyer.com)
Facilities
New Flyer is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Public sources also reference these locations:
Anniston, Alabama — linkedin.com
Elkhart, IN — linkedin.com
Company details
The company holds approximately 44% of the combined U.S. and Canada heavy-duty transit bus market and has operated for more than 95 years. New Flyer was founded in 1930, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 96 years in operation (founded 1930). 1,573 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does New Flyer make?
New Flyer is a bus manufacturer headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1930. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion, and is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. The company makes diesel, CNG, and battery-electric heavy-duty transit buses, serving urban transit agencies, Bus Rapid Transit systems, and shuttle operators. Recently, it received an order from Broward County Transit for 65 Xcelsior hybrid-electric transit buses.
Where is New Flyer headquartered?
New Flyer is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba (711 Kernaghan Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 5G1).
When was New Flyer founded?
New Flyer was founded in 1930.
How big is New Flyer?
New Flyer has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does New Flyer hold?
New Flyer lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does New Flyer import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1573 inbound shipments for New Flyer, with top origins including Germany · Turkey · China · India.
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