Out of 534 companies that bid to help build Canada’s electric vehicle of the future, only 58 were selected.
Weber Manufacturing was one of them.
At the February 2026 Media Day Opening Ceremonies of the Canadian International AutoShow, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) unveiled the second prototype in the Project Arrow series, marking another milestone in Canada’s automotive and advanced mobility evolution.
For Weber, participation in Project Arrow is both an honor and a reflection of decades of disciplined craftsmanship.
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What Is Project Arrow?
Project Arrow is a first-of-its-kind, all-Canadian zero-emission concept electric vehicle designed to showcase the strength of Canada’s automotive supply chain on a global stage.
First unveiled in 2023, the vehicle features more than 97% Canadian-sourced parts and was developed in collaboration with post-secondary institutions and over 50 domestic suppliers. It integrates advanced EV systems, autonomous technologies, artificial intelligence, biometrics, and lightweight materials.
Backed by a $20 million investment from industry and federal and provincial governments, Project Arrow serves as a national proof point: Canada has the engineering expertise, manufacturing depth, and supplier ecosystem required to compete in next-generation mobility.
The unveiling of the second prototype reinforces that this is not symbolic. It’s a signal of Canada’s capabilities.
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Weber’s Role
Weber Manufacturing, one of Zynik’s Canadian manufacturing companies, was selected to support Project Arrow with:
• Rear seats
• Seat bases
• Rear seat cushions
• Rear parcel shelves
• CNC machining
• Master model development
These components required precise translation from digital models into physical parts. They demanded tight dimensional control, advanced tooling strategy, and seamless collaboration within a complex supplier network.
This is not commodity work.
This is high-skill, high-precision manufacturing executed by world-class experienced toolmakers, machinists, programmers, engineers, and project leaders who understand how to move from concept to physical reality without compromise.
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Weber’s Culture of Relentless Improvement
Weber’s selection was not incidental. It reflects years of investment in people, advanced tooling capability, and breakthrough technologies such as chemical vapor deposition.It reflects leaders who say yes to difficult programs and teams who take pride in getting the details right.
And it reflects a culture that understands innovation is not a department, it’s their standard.
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Backed by Long-Term Stewardship
At Zynik, we believe businesses thrive when their people do. Our long-term ownership model creates the stability required for companies like Weber to invest in skilled labor, advanced equipment, and continuous improvement without short-term pressure.
Capabilities like those demonstrated in Project Arrow are built deliberately over time and require patient capital, leadership discipline, and a belief that excellence compounds.
Participation in Project Arrow is a testament to our philosophy in action.
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Most importantly, we are proud of the Weber team.
Proud of the toolmakers who translate digital design into precision tooling.
Proud of the machinists who execute with accuracy and consistency.
Proud of the engineers and programmers who solve problems in real time.
Proud of the leaders who support complex programs with confidence and discipline.
Project Arrow represents the future of mobility, but it also represents something enduring: when skilled people, advanced tools, and long-term vision come together, North American manufacturing continues to lead.
Weber helped build Canada’s EV future and we are proud of every person who made that possible.
Read more about Canada’s Project Arrow here.
