THE STORY OF BEAUCHEMIN INDUSTRIAL
1949
The business was born in the family basement. In the early years, Simon Beauchemin and his wife Rachel focused on making chairs, sleds and swings in a modest woodworking shop. As more products were added over the years, the company became Simon Beauchemin Doors & Windows.
1958
In response to market demands, the Beauchemin duo refocused its activities on ornamental iron welding. A 2100 sq. ft. workshop was built in Danville and two employees joined the company.
1965
The company having branched out to include the design and retrofitting of agricultural machinery in a new machine shop, its name was changed to Danville Machine Shop.
1972-1974
A major milestone was reached with the purchase of an 8,000 sq. ft. building on the Rue du Carmel. The couple’s three sons, Alain, Mario and Michel, joined the company, which was renamed once again. With a new generation eager to take up new challenges, Les Ateliers Beauchemin began designing and manufacturing custom-made industrial equipment and various machinery. Orders quickly poured in.
1976
The company expanded its machine shop and the Beauchemin couple gradually let the new generation take over before retiring eight years later. Michel and Alain refocused activities on manufacturing of an ever-growing diversity of made-to-measure industrial products for specific uses. The Danville factory thus began production of automatic machines such as conveyors, paper presses and heat recovery units for the pulp & paper and mining & metals industries.
1998
Les Ateliers Beauchemin, now specializing in sheet metal transformation and mechanical welding, expanded their work area to 12,250 sq. ft.
2003
With Michel retiring, a third generation took the helm. Alain, Francis and Sylvie became managing stockholders of Les Ateliers Beauchemin.
2011
Now specializing in the design and manufacture of made-to-measure industrial equipment, the company continued its expansion. The purchase of a building located at 291 Rue du Carmel enabled the company to offer assembly of large-scale parts.
2017
Les Ateliers Beauchemin was renamed Beauchemin Industrial. Owned by Alain, Francis and Sylvie, the company enjoyed an enviable reputation in the pulp & paper industry, most notably in the manufacture and maintenance of tissue paper drying systems. And with its leading-edge expertise in sheet metal transformation and mechanical welding, Beauchemin Industrial was able to begin contract manufacturing of large-scale industrial equipment thanks to quality installations, and to bridge cranes having a total capacity of 20 tons.
2024
From custom sleds to industrial components.
50 years of existence, 75 years of history. This success story and expertise have been forged through passion for the craft and a commitment to quality work. Over the years, we have relied, and still rely, on an outstanding team, select partners, and loyal customers. It is with pride that we celebrate this dual anniversary with all of you and commit to perpetuating, alongside our team, the expertise, know-how, and quality that define Beauchemin Industrial.
