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Crafted with Light, Rooted in Place
Behind every well-crafted object lies a sequence of purposeful gestures, rooted ideas, and faces that share stories.
Before taking shape in the pages of INT.DESIGN magazine, our special MADE IN QUÉBEC feature began as a meeting — a gathering of eighteen remarkable individuals leading fourteen exceptional companies.
Brought together under one roof for a memorable photo shoot, these leaders in Quebec design and manufacturing embody a shared vision: to craft locally, and shape our environments for generations to come.
A Setting Worthy of Their Vision
Our photo shoot took place at the heart of the MIL Campus Science Complex — an iconic site at the intersection of industrial heritage and academic innovation, where design and science meet daily. Located on the former Outremont rail yard, this flagship building of Université de Montréal, designed by Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux, Lemay, and NFOE, stands out with its sun-drenched volumes, noble materials, and unifying purpose.
Winner of the 15th edition of the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN, the complex welcomes thousands of students and researchers into an environment where architecture fuels collaboration and innovation.
Behind the Lens
Having been called upon to photograph some of the most stunning architecture and design projects in Québec, Stéphane Brügger was already familiar with our meeting place—a space he had previously captured in a series recognized by the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN jury.
This time, he returns to turn his lens on eighteen faces of Québec Inc., gathered in the Agora for a powerful image: that of a creative ecosystem — rooted, forward-looking, and united. Through his mastery of light and architectural portraiture, Brügger captures more than a presence here—he reveals a shared vision.
The Everyday Making Of
But the real making of is often the one you don’t see at first glance—the one that unfolds every day in the workshops, factories, assembly lines, and brainstorming rooms of companies based from Sherbrooke to Rivière-du-Loup, from Anjou to the Beauce. Behind every well-crafted product are hands, ideas, and a passion waiting to be shared.
Take a behind-the-scenes look: discover the human stories, challenges, and successes of the 14 companies featured in the Made in Québec special report.
Browse the full edition of the magazine and explore the special “Made in Québec” feature, including all 14 exclusive articles
American Biltrite
Frédéric Guérin, Senior Vice‑President, Sales & Marketing
Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
Flooring designed to last, crafted where the ground meets history.
“We benefit from an impressive talent pool here: the Université de Sherbrooke, cutting-edge chemistry research, over twenty rubber-related companies, and specialists across diverse segments. It’s an environment that fosters innovation, where know-how runs deep.”
Artopex
Daniel Pelletier, President
Granby, Québec, Canada
Local talent and know-how, fully integrated to support better work—everywhere.
“Thirty percent of our sales are in the U.S., seventy percent in Canada, but one hundred percent of our production is done here. I’m proud of what we’ve been able to maintain and build over the years.”
Christian Marcoux Cuisine et Mobilier Design
Sylvain Labrecque, Managing Director & Partner
Carol-Anne Vachon, Sales Director & Partner
Christian Marcoux, Founder & President
Custom craftsmanship from Beauce, blending woodworking precision and technological innovation.
“Technology makes us more agile, but it’s the human hand that makes the difference,” have a rare combination: a state-of-the-art factory where manual skill remains essential. Of the twenty people on the fabrication team, six are trained cabinetmakers—true artisans, passionate about the material and the craft.”
Eureka
Denis Lavoie, Vice President & General Manager
Montréal, Québec, Canada
When lighting becomes language—born in Montreal, spoken everywhere.
“Over the past five years, we’ve brought more than half of our supply chain back home. Every new product is designed using local, recyclable, easy-to-process materials. Producing here is faster, smarter, and more sustainable.”
Ghauz Canapé
Guilhem Gosselin, Co-Founding Partner
Nathaël Gosselin, Co-Founding Partner
Naomi Chassé-Jean, Co-Founding Partner
Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
Where furniture becomes storytelling—crafted by artisans, shaped by contemporary thought.
” For now, we’re focusing on building a strong, recognized presence across Québec and Canada — before growing too fast and losing the very foundation of our human-scale production.”
Lepage Millwork
Marc-Antoine Bonneville, Co-Owner & Commercial Director
Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, Canada
Wood doors and windows, elegantly crafted in Bas-Saint-Laurent.
“In 2025, we left PVC behind to focus on what truly drives us: wood — its sustainability, its warmth, its materiality. We operate at the scale of the big players, but with the customization of the small ones. It’s a bit of a schizophrenic balance… but one we embrace.”
Literie Laurier
François St-Pierre, Vice-President, Sales and Product Development
Anjou, Québec, Canada
Tailor-made sleep, blending family tradition and comfort technologies.
“It takes eighteen pairs of hands to make one single mattress. Seamstresses, packagers, cutters, assemblers—about 40 employees oversee every step…always with lasting comfort in mind.”
Loeven Morcel
Éric Daigle, President
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Where Montreal’s fine cabinetry elevates furniture to architectural art.
“Our reputation has preceded us for over 30 years. Everything is done in-house,” Daigle emphasizes. “Design, production, finishing, installation. Nothing leaves the shop—and that changes everything.”
Meubles Jaymar Corp
Pierre-Luc Racine, General Manager
Terrebonne, Québec, Canada
Handcrafted furniture, powered daily by 150 Quebecers.
“We foster a true spirit of collaboration in our factory on Jaymar Street in Terrebonne. Ideas circulate freely—it’s a collective ‘we’ moving in the same direction.”
Meubles RE-NO
Stéphane Massicotte, Co-Owner — Meubles RE-NO
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Local artisanship, global lines, and beautifully crafted furniture since 1961.
“We may be the last of the Mohicans…But we believe in what we do. Because behind every piece of furniture, there’s a story from here. A family from here. A pride from here. And that gives real meaning to our lives.”
Rinox & Rialux
Bobby Correia, General Manager
Terrebonne, Québec, Canada
Concrete and aluminum — an ecosystem serving ambitious architectural visions.
“At Rinox, 98% of our raw materials are sourced within Canada, 100% of the transformation happens right here in Terrebonne. As for Rialux, while the raw aluminum is imported, 40% of the other raw materials are sourced in Canada. Everything else—from finishing to texturing—is done in Terrebonne, right next door.”
Shalwin & Prévost Architectural — Groupe Champagne
Alexandra Champagne, Co-President — Groupe Champagne
Shawinigan & Richelieu, Québec, Canada
Custom fenestration backed by 135 years of combined Québec expertise.
“Quebec—and Mauricie in particular—has a world-class aluminum industry. Sourcing locally is a tangible way for us to honour our values and build a stronger future from the best of what we already have.”
Teknion Roy & Breton
Frédéric Marier, President
Lévis, Québec, Canada
Work environments designed here, driven by a global vision.
“Our five factories and two warehouses are all located within a 60-kilometre radius. That’s a real, tangible way to reduce transportation, rely on clean energy, and commit to sustainable products from start to finish.”
Vanico-Maronyx
Charles-Antoine Gauvreau, General Manager
Terrebonne, Québec, Canada
Where the bathroom reflects a collective, local expertise in service of both form and function.
“Know-how stays in Québec, and so does talent — it’s a strategic decision as much as a conviction. With 97% of our production made in Québec, a team united by a cooperative spirit, and a design approach that values function as much as form, we offer a sustainable vision of the modern home.”
