Today a vast complex of equipement of all kinds, Les Équipements Marquis inc.,
knew a modest start. Former dairy farm owner, Jean-Guy Marquis made is first
steps in the field by acquirering the old Lowney's plant. " I started from
nothing: no customers, no building. Running from auctions to sales, I made myself
an inventory. I also had to make numerous contacts, towards the customer as well
as to the equipement source; if someone wanted a specific machine, I managed to
find it for him!", explains M. Marquis.
This willingness to satisfy the customers paved to road to the expansion of the
firm. "If I could not find something in used stock, I would proposed new
equipement; that's how started the business of selling new equipements. In some
cases, we had to adapt parts or even create a machine made to the specification
of the customer : The machine shop was born !", continues M. Marquis.
Having developed a strong expertise in the field, Jean-Guy Marquis gives advice,
even suggests the acquisition of equipement to his increasing customers, some
of which are : Bombardier, C.S. Brooks, Thona, Castonguay et Frères, Sintra,
Désourdy, Cuisine Cabico and Camoplast. More than just a simple supplier,
he has become, for many, a real business partner.
"Industrial material and handling componants" division
Les Équipements Marquis inc. are touching various fields, an major asset in
today's market. In amter of fact we find four specialized divisions , like the
"Industrial material and handling components" division, a sector of the firm
which took more and more importance since 2 years. This division regroups
conveyors, elevating tables, hoists ans railed equipement. A diversified
choice that will satisfie all the needs of the shops and industries of all kinds.
"Industrial machinery" division
This division proposes all kinds of machinery, ranging from metal lathe, milling,
metal saws et presses. Even more than used and new machinery, you can order made
to your specifications. The machine shop realizes, as an example, the conception
of presses to the specifications of the customer.
"Trailer parts" division
Existing since the birth of the firm, this division offers a wide range of parts
for trailers, small and big. With an imposing stock you are sure to find what
you need.
"New and used Metal" division
Primarly an aid to customers, this division reunits various parts in metal, inox
iron, aluminium, bronze, induction chrome rods, etc. It is mostly private
customers that shop to this division, but some industries find alot of what they
are looking for.