Since 1995, Amec Corp. has specialized in the recurring fabrication of small and medium high-precision parts for highly-standardized sectors.
AMEC offers you a complete turnkey service that includes product management from production to delivery from its Québec and Granby plants.
We’re more than just a machine shop: we offer you peace of mind and outstanding technical service. AMEC is an extension of your business, and we’ll take care of all your requests and needs to ensure that your project is carried out to perfection.
Even before AMEC Usinage was founded in 1995, François Doyon and Christian Beaulieu, the two mechanical engineering graduates behind the company, shared a common vision to mass-produce precision parts.
To fulfill their business vision, they assembled a team of professionals who were both competent and passionate about the field of machining.
During the company’s first few months of existence, employees were busy repairing individual parts by machining processes and working out of a small rented space in Québec City.
AMEC Usinage eventually came closer to the founders’ original vision from 1997 to 1999 with the acquisition of digital control machines, thanks to which the level of expertise to machine precision parts in series continued to grow.
In September 2000, in view of the steady increase in
volume of business, AMEC Usinage acquired
of a 3,600 sq. ft. building, followed by a very
a 1,500 ft. extension to the existing building.
square.
In the spring of 2004, shareholders decided to
put in place a management team capable of
to support current activities in addition to
provide a framework for future development.
Still at that time, and in order to appropriate a
share of the market, shareholders have
decided to acquire a competitor: Atelier d’usinage
BG. In addition to raising AMEC Usinage’s profile,
this acquisition contributed to increasing
production capacity and remedy the lack
space on their premises.
Since June 2004, AMEC Usinage has been operating
20,000 square foot facility.
In 2010, AMEC won the performance award for continuous improvement in our production from Sous-Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ), a regional subcontracting association.
In response to business growth and aging machinery, AMEC invested $1.8 million in cutting-edge machinery. AMEC then owned 18 CNC machines, employed 54 people and operated 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday and 12 hours a day on weekends. AMEC posted sales of $4.5 million.
In 2014, the company obtained certification under the AS9100 aerospace standard. AMEC was the first company in the Quebec City region to participate in the MACH initiative (an aeronautical performance label managed by AERO Montreal since 2011).
AMEC was rewarded for our efforts and won the Gilles Demers SME of the Year award in 2016 as part of the MACH initiative.
In 2017, the company conducted a second international recruitment mission in Brazil and recruited four new experienced Brazilian foreign workers.
IN 2018, AMEC was awarded the MACH 4 maturity label and is one of the smallest companies in Quebec to achieve this level of excellence.
The arrival of two new shareholders has breathed new life into the company.
new dynamism to the management team.
Geneviève Paré, Director of Business Development
business and organizational development and Eric
Morin, Operations Manager, become
officially shareholders in July 2020.
In the midst of the pandemic, AMEC wins the largest
of its history with a production contract
of all machined components of the new
artificial respirator for one of its customers
Montreal, CAE. To serve his new
customer, AMEC is investing nearly 1M in
tip.
In March 2021 AMEC wins the AGILITÉ grand prize
2020 in the manufacturing industry awarded by STIQ
for all its achievements and the innovation of
during a pandemic.
Today, the company can count on a
strong management team, qualified employees,
experienced and motivated staff and equipment
some of the most modern production facilities in the world
to pursue its growth, while respecting the
original vision of the founders, for the greater
for the benefit of customers.
Even before AMEC Usinage was founded in 1995, François Doyon and Christian Beaulieu, the two mechanical engineering graduates behind the company, shared a common vision to mass-produce precision parts.
To fulfill their business vision, they assembled a team of professionals who were both competent and passionate about the field of machining.
During the company’s first few months of existence, employees were busy repairing individual parts by machining processes and working out of a small rented space in Québec City.
AMEC Usinage eventually came closer to the founders’ original vision from 1997 to 1999 with the acquisition of digital control machines, thanks to which the level of expertise to machine precision parts in series continued to grow.
In 2010, AMEC won the performance award for continuous improvement in our production from Sous-Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ), a regional subcontracting association.
In response to business growth and aging machinery, AMEC invested $1.8 million in cutting-edge machinery. AMEC then owned 18 CNC machines, employed 54 people and operated 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday and 12 hours a day on weekends. AMEC posted sales of $4.5 million.
In 2014, the company obtained certification under the AS9100 aerospace standard. AMEC was the first company in the Quebec City region to participate in the MACH initiative (an aeronautical performance label managed by AERO Montreal since 2011).
AMEC was rewarded for our efforts and won the Gilles Demers SME of the Year award in 2016 as part of the MACH initiative.
In 2017, the company conducted a second international recruitment mission in Brazil and recruited four new experienced Brazilian foreign workers.
IN 2018, AMEC was awarded the MACH 4 maturity label and is one of the smallest companies in Quebec to achieve this level of excellence.
Major investment of over $2.5 million in modern, high-tech equipment at its Quebec City plant.
Accreditation for the Controlled Goods Program.
Acquisition of the assets of Usinage Yamaska in Granby, AMEC strengthens its fleet of robotized turning machines and adds a complete production plant in the Montérégie region.
Arrival of six new workers from Latin and South America.
Today, the company can count on a solid management team, qualified, experienced and motivated employees, and some of the most modern production equipment in the world to pursue its growth, in keeping with the original vision of its founders, for the greater benefit of its customers.
Winner – STIQ merit in the Performance improvement category awarded by Sous Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Obtention of the Investissements Compétences Certificate, awarded by the Quebec Government
Finalist – Grand Prix Gilles Demers, category Business Development and Internationalization by AERO Montreal
Obtention of MACH 3 Performance Label, awarded by AERO Montreal
Winner – SME of the Year – MACH Initiative – awarded by AERO Montreal
Finalist – STIQ Merit Award, category Human Ressources Management, awarded by Sous Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Obtention of MACH 4 Performance Label, awarded by AERO Montreal
Winner – Agilité 2020 Award Prix Agilité 2020, awarded by Sous Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Our company’s mission is to be a fiable and efficic machining shop for small, precise, complex and ideally repetitive parts by ensuring impeccable quality, competitive delivery times and outstanding personalized service.
In order to remain your go-to partner in machining, AMEC Corp. spares no effort to maintain our forward-thinking mindset. We constantly strive to:
Become the most trusted and most efficient machine shop in the world.
Maintain and perfect an integrated production system designed to constantly improve our processes, products and services.
Establish and foster a pleasant work atmosphere, all while striving for excellence.
is our belief that individual and business growth is based on a respect for others.
is our belief that individual and business growth is based on a respect for others.
Carries our commitment to our customers, employees and suppliers to strive for perfection at all times, based on the principle that improvement must be at the heart of our daily work through rigor, curiosity and professionalism.
Characterizes AMEC Corporation, born from the pursuit of its founders’ dreams and their determination to overcome obstacles. Today, we are relying on this determination to continue its progress and the realization of our projects.
Degree: Mechanical Engineering
With AMEC since: 1995
Qualities: hard-working, visionary, caring, ingenious
He likes mechanics, the outdoors, and spending time with family.
François has been a natural entrepreneur since childhood, and he founded AMEC in 1995.
He never hesitates to consult and surround himself with competent people to improve the operations, strategic thinking and company’s growth. François has always been able to achieve his objectives.
Attentive, creative and innovative, it is common to see him on the factory floor with his sleeves rolled up, checking things out firsthand in order to offer the best to customers.
He is always on the lookout for new technologies in the market and is an important technical reference for the company. His ability to find innovative solutions, his openness to change and his contagious determination make him an involved and effective leader.
Degree: Administration
With AMEC since: 2005
Her qualities: unifying, sociable, playful
She likes dinners with friends, camping, and music.
Genevieve always knew that she was destined to be part of a management team. Her mission is to take the team further and propose new ideas.
She is known for her infectious enthusiasm, team spirit, professionalism, industry knowledge and openness to organizational challenges and realities. His vast network of contacts helps to promote the company’s development both in Quebec and internationally.
Since 2012, she has been co-chair of the board of directors of PERFORM (Comité sectoriel de la transformation métallique du Québec). Since 2019, she has been a director on the STIQ Board of Directors.
Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance
With AMEC since: 2010
Qualities: natural leader, empathetic, thoughtful, intelligent
He likes camping and campfires, spending time with friends, and volleyball.
Eric has overseen everal strategic projects for AMEC, such as the complete implementation of the AS9100 Standard, the implementation of several internal policies and processes, and the complete restructuring of the quality assurance department.
Thanks to his leadership, his deep understanding of the plant and his many management skills, he became Director of Operations in 2016.
Eric is recognized for his analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and persuasiveness. He is an excellent coach and always pushes his team to surpass their objectives. His leadership and skill set make him a key element in the company’s success.
