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The Valley of Elastomers is a Quebec niche of excellence that brings together rubber materials companies with key partners, researchers, and public authorities. By promoting collaborative innovation and productivity, this niche emphasizes sustainable development and the international reach of Quebec’s industry.

Elastomers in Quebec

$1,9 billions in profit

5 362 workers

In 2023, 5,080 employees worked in the rubber product manufacturing sector. Additionally, 282 employees were active in the compounding sector. Therefore, the total number of employees in Quebec’s rubber industry amounted to 5,362.

83 companies

Quebec is home to 83 of the 257 Canadian companies operating in the rubber industry.

$1,2 billions in exports

3 industry-leading administrative regions

Estrie, Lanaudière, and Montérégie are the three major employment hubs in Quebec’s rubber industry. Together, these regions account for 71% of the industry’s workforce. Leading the way is Estrie, which alone is home to one out of every three workers in the sector across the province.

32% female workforce

The share of female workers is higher in the sector of manufacturing other rubber products, where it reaches 41%. Additionally, women are predominantly employed in administrative and management roles, where they are overrepresented compared to the overall employment distribution.

Our members

AirBoss

A leader in the formulation and processing of rubber products, Airboss Engineered Products (AEP) is an expert in the preparation of specialty blends, calendering and extrusion. With over 1,000 proprietary recipes and a team of experienced chemists, AEP manufactures the highest quality custom rubber compounds for the military, industrial, mining, oil and gas, automotive and tire sectors.

Animation

Animat is a globally recognized manufacturer of vulcanized rubber flooring systems, designed specifically to meet the needs of the cattle, dairy and equine industries. The company's 35 years of experience in research and development allows Animat to distribute its 100% recycled rubber solutions, all DLG certified, in more than 50 countries around the world.

Bridgestone

Bridgestone develops, manufactures and markets a diverse line of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions and other rubber-related products. From Canada to Argentina, more than 55,000 employees spread across 50 different production plants ensure that we maintain the status of a world leader in the development of innovative tire technologies.

Continental

Founded in 1871, Continental develops innovative technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. The technology company offers safe and efficient solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental achieved sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

Elastomont

The Elasto Proxy team designs and manufactures custom quantities of low and medium volume industrial rubber and plastic products. Product groups include bead seals, rubber bumpers, edge trims, double hardness rubber, etc. In addition to specialty seals, Elasto Proxy produces custom insulators such as EMI and RFI shielding.

Falpaco

A specialist manufacturer since 1975, Falpaco specializes in the design of injection molds for plastics, rubber and silicone. Its expertise benefits many sectors of activity including: public transportation, industrial products, hardware, plumbing, sports equipment and much more. The Granby company also offers product design assistance, product assembly and pad printing services.

KrownCORP

KrownCORP specializes in the transformation of residual materials into various value-added products. Since 2016, KrownCORP has used green innovation, sustainable development and the circular economy as leverage to propel itself to the top of its industry. Its qualified staff and state-of-the-art equipment have made KrownCORP a key player in the field of transforming rubber and plastic waste into industrial lubricant.

Phoenix Innovation Technology

Phoenix Innovation Technologie is a Montreal company that specializes in the regeneration of rubber and surfaces composed of elastomer granules. The company is now known internationally for its unique synthetic turf technology which is now present in more than 7,000 American football and soccer fields around the world.

Pro-Flex

Pro-Flex Rubber is an industry leader in the molding, extrusion and manufacturing of rubber parts. For more than 30 years, the St-Alphonse de Granby company has developed and designed ambitious projects throughout the Province. The company is today a major supplier of rubber parts for the public transportation industry in addition to being the only true Canadian manufacturer of official ice hockey pucks aside from those used by the NHL.

Soluroc

Founded in 1967 by Mr. Gilles Soucy, Soucy is a private company that employs more than 1,700 people across 12 facilities in North America and Asia. Specializing in design and manufacturing, Soucy produces a diverse range of components for leading manufacturers of powersports, industrial, agricultural and defense vehicles.

Soucy Techno

Soucy Techno is a company specialized in developing and manufacturing customized rubber compound formulations and plastic (PE) colorants for the agricultural, industrial, powersports, and defense sectors.

Toyoda Gosei

Toyoda Gosei is one of the world's leading manufacturers of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. With a network of 64 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the company offers its wide range of products to its customers all over the world.

American Biltrite

A manufacturer of specialty flooring and rubber products for over 100 years, American Biltrite distributes its products throughout America. With its range of polymers, factory direct blends, state-of-the-art vulcanization processes and fully equipped testing facilities, American Biltrite is committed to providing the exact solution to the needs of its institutional, industrial and commercial.

Ash Grove

A leader in the cement industry for over 142 years, Ash Grove has supplied cement to major infrastructure projects across North America. The CRH Group company is one of the largest cement producers on the new continent with twelve factories as well as two deep-water import terminals. Today, the cement plant is recognized in the industry for the quality of its materials, its reliability and for its commitment to safety.

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Coalia

Affiliated with the Cégep de Thedford Mines as a research center, Coalia has been providing applied research and technical assistance services related to the development or optimization of innovative product processes for companies and organizations in the plastics and mineral technology sectors since 1984.

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Delta Gomma

DeltaGomma is a manufacturing company that specializes in designing high-quality recycled rubber products that meet the strictest standards in the automotive and industrial world. Thanks to its innovative processes, DeltaGomma diverts 5,000 metric tons of industrial rubber and plastic from landfill each year.

ELASTO PROXY

L’équipe d’Elasto Proxy conçoit et fabrique sur mesure des quantités de produits industriels en caoutchouc et en plastique à faible et moyenne volume. Les groupes de produits comprennent des joints d'étanchéité à bourrelet, des butoirs en caoutchouc, des garnitures de bord, du caoutchouc à double dureté, ect. En plus des joints d'étanchéité spéciaux, Elasto Proxy produit des isolants sur mesure telle que le blindage EMI et RFI.

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Geocycle Canada

Geocycle provides sustainable waste recycling and recovery solutions for municipalities and industries. As a member of the Holcim Group, the company uses proven methods to reduce resource consumption and carbon emissions while recycling materials and recovering non-recyclables. Geocycle is committed to promoting the circular economy and decarbonization, thereby helping to improve the environment and the quality of life in local communities.

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Optimoule

Optimoule is a turnkey mold manufacturer offering high quality custom injection molding services for customers throughout North America. For over 25 years, Optimoule's in-house team of designers and engineers has provided design, analysis, mold prototyping, part validation and mold production services.

PPD

PPD Group is a company that offers innovative and integrated solutions from a wide range of polymer and rubber compound products. For 64 years, PPD has developed leading expertise in multiple industries such as transportation, agriculture, industrial equipment, recreational vehicles and much more.

Royal Mat

Royal Mat is proud to design a variety of premium products using recycled rubber. The Beauceville-based company is today known for its production of 100% recycled rubber mudguards, granules and mats. Royal Mat is proud to support workers in the equestrian, dairy and sporting sectors with its environmentally friendly products.

Soucy Baron

A creator of quality since 1968, Soucy Baron has become the manufacturing reference in the development and integration of elastomer solutions. They support their clients throughout their projects and provide customized solutions. They create high-performance, durable parts that meet the highest standards.

Technorol Inc.

Technorol is an SME that has been working in the covering of rolls for the graphic arts and industrial sector for over 30 years. Today, the company also offers its services in the transformation of blankets and the distribution of chemical products. Since major asset acquisitions in 2017, Technorol has distributed a very wide range of high-end graphic arts products including paper and envelopes for photocopiers as well as duplicators.

AirBoss

American Biltrite

Animation

Ash Grove

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Bridgestone

Coalia

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Continental

Delta Gomma

Elastomont

ELASTO PROXY

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Falpaco

Geocycle Canada

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KrownCORP

Optimoule

Phoenix Innovation Technology

PPD

Pro-Flex

Royal Mat

Soluroc

Soucy Baron

Soucy Techno

Technorol Inc.

Toyoda Gosei

Our Achievements

Düsseldorf Watch

Between October 19 and 26, 2022, La Vallée des Élastomères organized a technology watch mission at the K Show in Düsseldorf. In total, 16 participants from 6 member companies took part in this mission. Participants were able to discover the latest developments and innovations in the rubber industry. The Circular Economy Pavilion also gave several participating companies the opportunity to attend numerous demonstrations of trial equipment for the treatment and recycling of plastics and rubber.

DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM

In spring 2024, La Vallée des Élastomères launched an innovative new digital ecosystem. This initiative positions the cluster as a true reference point in the rubber industry. The platform features visibility panels for each cluster member (descriptive profile, interactive map, etc.), relevant documentation, the latest industry news, a calendar of upcoming events, our own marketplace (coming soon), and much more! Our new digital ecosystem is part of a series of concrete actions aimed at promoting the circular economy and fostering new green partnerships within the rubber industry.

CIRCULARITY STUDY OF POST-INDUSTRIAL WASTE

In January 2023, La Vallée des Élastomères launched a large-scale circularity study on elastomers for the entire industry. The Centre de transfert technologique en écologie industrielle (CTTEI) was mandated to carry it out. This project was conducted in four phases, which made it possible to develop circular economy scenarios, reduce landfilling, and identify new recycling pathways. Altogether, it fostered innovation in elastomers to the benefit of Québec’s rubber industry.

EXCHANGE CIRCLE

La Vallée des Élastomères stands out by organizing Exchange Circles for its members every four months. These events provide a unique opportunity for companies to discuss a wide range of topics related to the elastomers sector. Conferences, corporate speed-dating sessions, and research presentations are among the types of workshops offered to participants. The organization of Exchange Circles is a concrete initiative designed to promote the circular economy, sustainable development, and business support.

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