Desjardins Group

Manac is a manufacturer and designer of aluminum semi-trailers, catering to various sectors including transportation, construction, energy, mining, forestry, and agriculture. The company offers a diverse range of products, including vans, flatbeds, and specialized trailers such as dumps, low beds, grain hoppers, chassis, and trailers for chips and logging. With a focus on the heavy trailer industry, Manac positions itself as a key player in providing durable and efficient solutions for road transport and related applications.

A3 Surfaces Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Chicoutimi, specializes in surface treatment services that incorporate antimicrobial agents into anodized aluminum. This innovative technology creates surfaces capable of eradicating pathogens rapidly, significantly reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. A3 Surfaces' products are designed for a variety of applications, including commercial, industrial, and institutional environments, effectively targeting frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and railings. The company employs a small team of five individuals dedicated to enhancing surface safety through advanced antimicrobial solutions.

FjordAl Aluminium Inc. is a manufacturer based in Saguenay, Canada, specializing in the production of high-quality aluminum redraw rods. Founded in 2017, the company serves various sectors, including mechanical, welding, and electrical applications, primarily within the metallurgical industry. FjordAl produces aluminum rods with high silicon or magnesium content, which are particularly sought after for sheathing commercial and industrial electrical cables. By mastering continuous casting and hot rolling processes, the company provides both standard and specialized products to meet the specific needs of its clients in the metallurgy sector. With a dedicated workforce of around 20 employees, FjordAl Aluminium is committed to delivering premium products that enhance the performance and reliability of aluminum applications.

Nature ALU, founded in 2016 and based in Chicoutimi, specializes in the production of high-quality purified aluminum. The company primarily serves the chemical and aerospace industries, manufacturing components used in capacitors, aluminum powder, sapphire, energy storage equipment, and specialty alloys. With a commitment to environmental responsibility and adherence to health and safety practices, Nature ALU employs around 20 individuals dedicated to producing state-of-the-art aluminum products tailored to meet the needs of its industrial clients.

Oxo Valves is a manufacturer of industrial valves. They are designed to be highly resistant to abrasives, corrosion slurries, powders, granular substances, and more. They offer aluminum-mold frames that combine ingenuity and angled profiles with durability and mechanical strength criteria that meet or exceed the most demanding industry standards.

They manufacture a wide selection of high-quality aluminum building materials for upscale institutional, commercial and residential markets. They are known for leading-edge designs and possess unique anodic oxidation treatment expertise. They have been working in partnership with architects, glaziers and general contractors since 1959, developing curtain wall systems, doors, windows, skylights and other durable products in innovative designs.