Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Saint-Eustache, Quebec
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Since 1993
Nova Bus is a Canadian transit bus manufacturer headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, founded in 1993. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $250-500 million. The company is fully owned by the Volvo Group, a subsidiary relationship dating to 2004, and serves transit authorities and bus fleet operators across North America. Its products include battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel buses. In 2026, Halifax Transit selected Nova Bus to renew its high-capacity articulated bus fleet.
Nova Bus at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Saint-Eustache, Quebec
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
233
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
233
Named foreign suppliers
5
Top origins
Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Nova Bus.
What this tells a buyer
Nova Bus appears in customs records with 233 shipments, with reported suppliers located in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, and Taiwan.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and lists battery, powertrain, chassis, and emissions systems among its product areas.
Nova Bus has announced orders from transit operators including Halifax Transit, OC, Academy Bus, and the Greater Hamilton Area, which reflect its position in North American transit bus procurement.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
33 years in operation (founded 1993).
233 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Nova Bus is a Canadian transit bus manufacturer headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, founded in 1993. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $250-500 million. The company is fully owned by the Volvo Group, a subsidiary relationship dating to 2004, and serves transit authorities and bus fleet operators across North America. Its products include battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel buses. In 2026, Halifax Transit selected Nova Bus to renew its high-capacity articulated bus fleet.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1993 |
Headquarters | Saint-Eustache, Quebec |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Nova Bus makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and lists battery, powertrain, chassis, and emissions systems among its product areas.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Powertrain, Battery, Chassis (source: novabus.com).
Certifications
Nova Bus is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — novabus.com
ISO 9001 — novabus.com
Trade and customs footprint
Nova Bus appears in customs records with 233 shipments, with reported suppliers located in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, and Taiwan. US customs bill-of-lading records list 233 inbound shipments across 5 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · China.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Volvo — reported by globenewswire.com
Latest developments
2026-10-21 — Halifax Transit Selects Nova Bus to Renew Its High-Capacity Articulated Bus Fleet (newswire.ca)
2026-09-23 — Nova Bus to Supply 120 Additional Electric Buses to OC (globenewswire.com)
2026-08-13 — St. Albert Transit Reaffirms Its Confidence in Nova Bus for (globenewswire.com)
2026-03-30 — 49 new Nova LFS buses for the Greater Hamilton Area - Novabus (novabus.com)
2026-02-19 — Nova Bus wins an order from Academy Bus in the U.S. - Novabus (novabus.com)
2025-11-03 — Nova Bus invests in next-generation propulsion systems for its city buses - Novabus (novabus.com)
Company details
Nova Bus has announced orders from transit operators including Halifax Transit, OC, Academy Bus, and the Greater Hamilton Area, which reflect its position in North American transit bus procurement. Nova Bus was founded in 1993, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Quebec. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 33 years in operation (founded 1993). 233 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nova Bus make?
Nova Bus is a Canadian transit bus manufacturer headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, founded in 1993. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $250-500 million. The company is fully owned by the Volvo Group, a subsidiary relationship dating to 2004, and serves transit authorities and bus fleet operators across North America. Its products include battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel buses. In 2026, Halifax Transit selected Nova Bus to renew its high-capacity articulated bus fleet.
Where is Nova Bus headquartered?
Nova Bus is headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Quebec (1000 Boulevard Industriel, Saint-Eustache, Quebec, J7R 5A5).
When was Nova Bus founded?
Nova Bus was founded in 1993.
How big is Nova Bus?
Nova Bus has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Nova Bus hold?
Nova Bus lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Nova Bus import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 233 inbound shipments for Nova Bus, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · China.
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