ANNISTON, Ala., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI), a leader in propulsion-neutral bus mobility solutions, a subsidiary of New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), is proud to announce that it has been named Big Business Employer of the Year by the Alabama Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD). This award recognizes New Flyer's strong commitment to accessibility and support for employees with disabilities in Alabama.
The Governor's Committee Awards, presented annually by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitative Services (ADRS), recognize employers and individuals who champion the opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and career advancement.
“Being recognized as the Large Business Employer of the Year is an incredible honor,” said Matt Banera, New Flyer’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “At New Flyer, inclusion is part of what we do. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to realize their skills and talents in an environment where they can thrive.”
As part of its employment efforts, New Flyer has created a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages career growth and supports long-term career success. New Flyer was selected from applicants across the state for its work with community organizations in Anniston that support people with disabilities, as well as promoting the employment of people with disabilities through our team's quarterly meetings providing training and awareness to our community partners.
“Partnerships like ours with ADRS demonstrate how inclusive practices strengthen both our workforce and our communities,” said Crystal Anderson, NFI Talent Engagement and Development Manager. “We are proud to be part of Alabama’s ongoing efforts to make employment more equitable and accessible for all.”
The award was presented Oct. 27 during the Governor's Committee's annual awards ceremony in Montgomery, Alabama, which recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals across the state.
About NFI
Drawing on 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of powertrain-neutral bus platforms, including market-leading electric models. With its low- and zero-emission buses, infrastructure and technology, NFI addresses today's urban needs for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI makes cities more livable through connected, clean and sustainable transportation.
With more than 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is the world's leading manufacturer of buses and mass mobility solutions under the New Flyer brand.® (heavy transit buses), MSI® (buses), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double decker buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway buses and medium-duty buses) and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of clean drive systems, including zero-emission electric (meaning powertrains that do not use internal combustion engines, such as trucks, batteries and fuel cells), natural gas, electric hybrid and clean diesel. In total, NFI serves an installed base of more than 100,000 buses worldwide. NFI's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured notes trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com., arbocsv.comAnd carfaircomposites.com.
About the new flyer
New Flyer is a leader in the heavy-duty transit bus industry in North America and offers the most advanced line of products under the Xcelsior brand.® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service aimed at providing safe, resilient and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively services more than 35,000 heavy transit buses (New Flyer, NABI and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are electric and battery-powered, and 1,900 are zero-emission. Additional information can be obtained at www.newflyer.com.
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