Company history
Established in 2000, INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing has been providing armored vehicles for banks, law enforcement agencies, corporate clients and individuals all over the world. Today INKAS® has grown into a leading international manufacturer of quality armored vehicles. Accommodating today’s diverse market, INKAS® now specializes in a wide range of custom security and transportation solutions for its clients, including armored transport vehicles, executive armored SUVs, armored cars, luxury sedans, armored limousine and special purpose vehicles.
Personal and corporate security concerns have always been a top property for governments and corporations worldwide. New surges in terrorism have raised these concerns to an unprecedented level. Many organization and private individuals are now forced to dedicate a significant portion of their resources to defeating actual and potential threats of crime and terrorism. Through an individual approach to the needs and requirements of each of its clients, INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing is able to relieve this strain by supplying armored cars that take safety and security to a higher level, while offering peace of mind.
Company timeline
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing was established in Toronto, Canada
June 1, 2000
INKAS® Armored has been granted Canada’s National Safety Mark
June 4, 2010
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing released LAPV APC
March 1, 2011
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing acquired the second manufacturing facility in Toronto, Canada, with the production area 150,000 sqft, allowing to increase production to 40-50 vehicles per month
August 1, 2011
INKAS® Professional Vehicle Manufacturing was established specializing in executive coach, limousines and custom transport vehicles
November 1, 2013
INKAS® started offering replacement parts for armored vehicles
December 1, 2013
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing launched Huron APC
May 1, 2014
INKAS® armored vehicle saved the life of Muhamadu Buhari, the current Nigerian President, and three his aids when they were attacked during the election campaign
July 1, 2014
INKAS® Armored won the Ontario Export Awards
November 1, 2014
INKAS® won the Leaders in Employment Awards
May 1, 2015
Launch of the INKAS® Sentry APC
June 1, 2015
INKAS® received the Business Excellence Award in The Global Reach category
November 10, 2015
Grand opening of new armored vehicle showroom in Toronto, Canada
December 10, 2015
INKAS® Group of Companies celebrates 20-year anniversary milestone
March 14, 2016
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing launched Hudson APC
October 20, 2016
By year end, INKAS® has been honored with several awards including the 2016 Emery Entrepreneurship Award, the Ontario Export Awards, the Ontario Business Achievement Awards and has been recognized as a Marketer of the year.
December 31, 2016
INKAS® receives Best International Award presented by ACCE
March 25, 2017
INKAS® establishes partnership with Kore Design Studio to offer exclusive carbon fiber products
July 31, 2017
INKAS® releases civilian-grade vehicle INKAS® Sentry “Civilian Edition”
March 6, 2018
INKAS® launches Multi-Purpose Vehicle Sentry MPV
May 31, 2018
INKAS® offers armored trucks specifically designed for cannabis transportation
June 12, 2018
INKAS® releases a bulletproof luxurious Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG listed at $1.2 million
August 3, 2018
The company announces the annual scholarship and mentorship program the INKAS® “Rising Star”
August 29, 2018
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing launches Superior APC
October 12, 2018
In November 2018 INKAS® is recognized with the Ontario Business Achievement Awards and the Ontario Export Awards
November 15, 2018
INKAS® establishes INKAS® Design to provide vehicle styling services
January 8, 2019
INKAS® announces Right-Hand Drive Sentry APC
April 26, 2019
INKAS® releases the world’s first bulletproof Bentley Bentayga SUV
September 4, 2019
INKAS® wins two Stevie® Awards in 2019 International Business Awards®
September 24, 2019
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing named One of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Growth 500
October 25, 2019
INKAS® is recognized as the Export Leader of the Year by the Toronto Region Board of Trade
November 7, 2019
Margarita Simkin, Co-Founder and Chairwoman of INKAS®, wins Gold in Stevie Awards for Women in Business
November 20, 2019
INKAS® named “Innovation Business of the Year”.
February 3, 2020
INKAS® opens a new manufacturing plant in Toronto.
March 15, 2020
Margarita Simkin, Co-Founder and Chairwoman of INKAS®, wins Inspirational Leader of the Year at the SME Awards
May 9, 2022
INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing is recognized as Export of the Year by SME National Business Awards
May 9, 2022
INKAS® Aerospace & Defense wins two awards in 2022 ASTORS American Security Today Awards (Best Vehicle Mounted Security Systems and Best Emergency Vehicle Solution)
November 19, 2022
