1966
Manac Inc. is founded in Saint-Georges, Quebec. The company operates in a barn behind the house of founder Marcel Dutil. Eleven units are manufactured that year.
1972
Manac Inc. acquires Canam Steel, and the Canam Manac Group is formed.
1974
Manac opens its first sales office and service center in Boucherville.
1977
Manac starts manufacturing its first FRP van.
1982
Manac manufactures its first galvanized-steel van.
1986
Manac designs and builds its first aluminum van.
1989
Manac launches two innovative products: soft-sider platforms and chip semitrailers equipped with steel walls.
1991
Manac manufactures its first combo (steel and aluminum) flatbed.
1994

Manac inaugurates its Orangeville, ON, plant. This 138,000-square-foot facility will manufacture standard dry vans for the North American market.
2000
Manac launches its first all-aluminum flatbed, becoming the only semitrailer manufacturer to offer a complete line of platform trailers: steel model, combo (steel & aluminum) and all-aluminum models.
Manac acquires the Canadian assets of semitrailer manufacturer Kalyn-Siebert, a 100,000 square-foot plant and Fabrex TM Intellectual property as well.

Manac opens a new sales office and service center in Mississauga, Ontario. The new facility is located in the heart of the Ontario Transportation Center.
2002
Manac acquires the assets of semitrailer manufacturer CPS Trailers Inc. in Oran, MO. This is Manac’s first plant in the US.
2004

The Canam Manac Group Inc. announces its decision to focus on components for the construction industry and to sell off its semitrailer division.

Manac Inc., a private company, is formed to buy the assets of the semitrailer division.
2006
Manac marks its fortieth anniversary.
2007
Manac opens its second US plant in Kennett, MO.
2009
Manac purchases Trailmobile Canada and Trailmobile Corp™ intellectual property, tooling and raw materials.
2011
Manac acquires the assets and intellectual property of Liddell Canada.
2012
Manac outperforms all North American semitrailer manufacturers in Underride Guard Crash Tests conducted by IIHS on dry vans.
2013
Manac completes its IPO, the company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under symbol TSX: MA.
2014
Manac acquires Peerless Limited from McCoy Corporation.
2015

Manac buys its shares from the stock market and becomes private again.
2016
Manac celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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2017
Manac takes minority stake in ABS Trailers specialized manufacturer of conveyor trailers.
2018
Manac completes the acquisition of Alutrec inc., specialized manufacturer of aluminium semi-trailers.

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