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Fournier Industries Inc

Key takeaways

  • Category: Fabrication & Machining, Hydraulics & Lubrication, Processing Plants & Tech
  • Based in: Thetford Mines Quebec, Trois-Rivières Quebec, Lévis Quebec and 2 more locations
  • Serves: Canada
  • Operating: 1960

Fournier is a high-calibre equipment supplier and industrial constructor with decades of technical expertise. Founded in 1960 by Renaud Fournier as a sheet metalwork operation, the company has undergone multiple expansions and strategic acquisitions to become a diversified manufacturer. In 1976, Fournier acquired Richmond Fournier Inc., a specialist in anodic and cathodic bars for aluminum smelters. In 1987, the company obtained a revolutionary rotary press design from the Industrial Research Centre of Quebec and began international expansion, selling five units to Japan by 1990. In 2009, Fournier established a branch in Trois-Rivières through acquisition of Kamtech Services, bringing over 60 highly qualified employees specializing in project management in mining and industrial sectors. In 2013, after 53 years as president, founder Renaud Fournier sold his shares to Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins in partnership with management members, with Harold Roy becoming president. The company invested approximately 2 million dollars in 2015-2016 to expand its Thetford Mines facility by approximately 12,000 square feet, dedicated to mechanical and hydraulic assembly of rotary presses and manufacturing of plate filters. In 2017-2018, Fournier invested nearly 2 million dollars to expand its Trois-Rivières facilities, increasing factory space from 8,000 to 16,000 square feet. In 2022, Fournier acquired a majority stake in Boivin Évolution located in Lévis and acquired Les Industries PLD in Chicoutimi to diversify its product portfolio and provide client proximity in the aluminum sector.

Fournier operates with over 400 employees across its head office in Thetford Mines and subsidiaries across Quebec. The company provides vertically integrated solutions from design and engineering through manufacturing to installation and commissioning, with expertise in design, detailed engineering, drawings, project management, manufacturing, machining, mechanical and hydraulic assembly, pneumatic assembly, automation and control, logistics, site installation, and turnkey projects. Fournier maintains recognized expertise in mining, water treatment, aluminum smelting, and manufacturing sectors, with an international reputation for dewatering equipment and rotary presses used in plants worldwide.

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Company details

Projects and clients
Alcoa aluminum smelter in Baie-Comeau, Five rotary presses sold to Japan by 1990, Hundreds of completed projects in diversified sectors, Multiple plants worldwide relying on Fournier for sludge dewatering, Kamtech Services mining and industrial projects
Scale
Over 400 employees, Over 60 years of existence, Over 50 local employees by 1962, 51 new jobs created in 1974 expansion, Over 60 highly qualified employees acquired through Kamtech Services in 2009, 12,000 square feet added in 2015-2016 expansion, 16,000 square feet total in Trois-Rivières after 2017-2018 expansion from 8,000 square feet previous, 2 million dollars invested 2015-2016, 2 million dollars invested 2017-2018
Also worth knowing
Rotary press designed by Industrial Research Centre of Quebec acquired 1987, Revolutionary piece of equipment that revolutionized dewatering process, Only technology on market safe for automatic self-contained and remote-controlled operation, Modular rotary press allowing seamless addition of channels, Acquired Richmond Fournier Inc in 1976 establishing aluminum smelter supply business, Acquired Boivin Évolution majority stake in 2022, Acquired Les Industries PLD in 2022, Sole responsibility for all materials used in manufacture of collector bars since 2011, Founding story of Renaud Fournier beginning sheet metalwork from basement of house in 1960, Direct sourcing from ArcelorMittal Longueuil facilities, Collaborations with centers of expertise institutions universities networks and CCTT, Fournier Innovation and Development Center for testing and experimentation, Dynamic environment integrating robotics connectivity and cutting-edge technology

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fournier Industries Inc supply?

Design and engineering, Manufacturing, Machining, Mechanical assembly, Hydraulic assembly, Pneumatic assembly, Automation and control, Logistics, Site installation, Industrial construction, Turnkey projects, Project management, Sludge analysis and characterization, Parts and service, Maintenance, Repairs, Optimization, Training, Inspections, Spare parts supply, Pilot testing, Commissioning, Supply chain management, Evaluation and data collection, Complete procurement, Refurbishment, Instrumentation and control, Packaging and delivery, Inspection and quality control, Painting and blasting

Where is Fournier Industries Inc based?

Thetford Mines Quebec, Trois-Rivières Quebec, Lévis Quebec, Chicoutimi Quebec, Saguenay Quebec

Which industries does Fournier Industries Inc work in?

Mining, Water treatment municipal, Water treatment industrial, Aluminum smelters, Aluminum smelting, Manufacturing, Food and beverages, Biogas, Septage, Pulp and paper, Chemical processes, Metallurgical processes

What equipment or products does Fournier Industries Inc offer?

Rotary press single channel, Rotary press two channels, Rotary press three channels, Rotary press four channels, Rotary press five channels, Rotary press six channels, Rotary press seven channels, Rotary press eight channels, Full auto filter-press, Polysys liquid polymer dosing system, Bolted tanks, Tanks and silos, Hoppers, Discharge chutes, Pump boxes, Launders, Anode logs, Cathode bars, Collector bars, Replacement stubs for anode rods, Anode boxes, Ventilation plugs, Stud buckets, Skimmers, Tank cradles, Anode handling pallets, Anode tongs, Cathode clamps, Stud carousels, Agitators, Transfer dollies, Casting dollies, Loading dollies, Holding furnaces, Billet classifiers, Specialized vehicles, Correa milling with 40 ft table, 12Kw laser cutting, Submerged welding arc, Rollers 40 ft cutting table, Rental units, Pilot units, Richmond Fournier consumables, Boivin Évolution products, Les Industries PLD products

How long has Fournier Industries Inc been operating?

1960, 60 years of existence, Founded 1976 Richmond Fournier Inc, 1987 rotary press development, 1990 international expansion, 1999 Harold Roy hired as general manager, 2009 Trois-Rivières branch established, 2013 ownership transition, 2015-2016 Thetford Mines expansion, 2017-2018 Trois-Rivières expansion, 2022 acquisitions of Boivin Évolution and Les Industries PLD

What certifications does Fournier Industries Inc hold?

American Petroleum Institute API 650 standard for storage tanks, Welding certifications and procedures

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