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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Canada-Based Damera Corporation Plans Peoria, Illinois, Assembly Operations

05/21/2025
Canada-based Camera Corporation, a transit solutions provider, plans to establish operations in Peoria, Illinois. The more than $31.5 million project is expected to create 90 jobs.

The company’s new assembly facility will sell and service the eJEST and will include testing zones, quality control, storage, and administrative offices as well as specialized areas for battery assembly, charging infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives.

"As we continue to expand Damera Bus USA LLC's presence in the United States, our commitment to fostering long-term growth and job creation in the Peoria area remains unwavering. This investment not only strengthens the local economy but also creates hundreds of new opportunities for the community. We are proud to contribute to a vibrant workforce and are deeply committed to supporting the economic prosperity of the region," said Roger D'Hollander, Chief Operating Officer of Damera.

The project is being supported by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois agreement.

"Illinois continues to attract global leaders in clean energy and advanced manufacturing thanks to our skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, and bold vision for a sustainable future," noted DCEO Director Kristin Richards. "Damera's decision to establish their first U.S. assembly plant in Peoria is a testament to our strategic investments through REV Illinois, and it marks another step toward cultivating a greener economy for all Illinoisans.”

Damera Corporation is a bus and transit solutions provider specializing in electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. The company is an authorized distributor of Karsan and Temsa buses in North America, offering a range of electric minibuses like the eJEST and coach buses.

"Damera's decision to be in Illinois for its first U.S. assembly base is a reflection of our state's strong electric vehicle sector. Intersect exists to ensure companies like Damera can find a home in our welcoming state,” added Intersect Illinois President and CEO Christy George. "Illinois is committed to remaining a leader in clean energy, so we welcome the role international innovators like Damera play in providing sustainable solutions and expanding economic opportunities for Illinoisians."

"The Damera team have been great partners in this process from the very beginning," said Chris Setti, CEO of the Greater Peoria Region Economic Development Corporation. "We are happy that they chose the Greater Peoria region to be their first location in our country, and we look forward to helping them grow in the community and be another successful business calling the Greater Peoria region home."

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