NEWS

2008-03-26 
The external auditors of NSF-ISR certifies that the Quality Management System is in conformance of the standards of ISO 9001:2000.  Poudrier receives a new certificate of registration for the next 3 years. 

2008-03-15
Poudrier receives 35,000$ grant from the Direction du soutien au développement de la main d'oeuvre.

2008-02-15
Acquisition of a new CAM software in Machining Division.

2008-02-11
Réjean Desruisseaux joins Industrial Parts Division as Sales Representative.

2008-01-22
Poudrier invests 40,000$ in a new plate bending roll.

2008-01-15
Poudrier signs a 2 year contract with Videotron for manufacturing of utility and service vehicule bodies.

2007-12-31
Ameta Solutions names Poudrier as a Master Distributor.

2007-04-31
Poudrier exceeds projections with year-end sales increase of 23%.

2007-04-30
Hydro-Québec names Poudrier primary supplier of several models of utility truck bodies for eighth consecutive year. Poudrier once again beats the competition with our competitive prices, fast turnaround and most important our product quality and reliability.

2007-04-15
Poudrier invests $25,000 in new overhead travelling crane.

2007-03-27
ISO 9001 maintenance audit conducted by external auditors NSF-ISR reveals no non-compliance

2007-02-12
Julie Veillette, engineering graduate from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, joins Poudrier as Production Planner.

2006-12-31
In 2006, Poudrier forges three new distribution alliances (FAUCHER, SOWA and NSK), in addition to the many other exclusive distribution agreements already in place with for example AMETA, GATES, KINEDYNE, GROTE and TRUCK-LITE.

2006-11-27
A third parts clerk, Éric Garneau, joins existing team that has been in place for a number of years. His arrival results in a considerable increase in sales in the Industrial Parts Division.

2006-11-01
Stéphane Moreau, employed by Poudrier since 1988, is appointed head of the General Repairs Division.

2006-10-13
Christine Houle joins Industrial Parts Division as Sales Representative.

2006-10-12
Poudrier receives $100,000 grant from the Fonds national de formation de la main-d’oeuvre.

2006-10-03
René Hamel joins Poudrier as Shipper and Buying Agent, working two days a week to focus on enhancing customer service.

2006-09-19
Engineer André Lainesse hired as Quality Control Manager, internal engineering consultant (various analyses) and R&D project leader.

2006-09-15
At the National Bank’s 13th SME awards, Poudrier receives the Bronze award in the SME category.

2006-06-05
Poudrier signs contract with Cogismaq engineering consulting firm for production supervisors coaching project. This project is in addition to value-added management project launched in 2005.

2006-05-31
An open house is held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Poudrier. More than 500 people attended the event, and 23 partner-suppliers were on hand, making the day a resounding success.

2006-05-26
Public Works and Government Services Canada issues Poudrier a Certificate of Registration under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

2006-05-24
At the Bois-Franc’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 23rd Hall of Fame, Poudrier receives SME award.

2006-01-30
Poudrier announces new image and new organizational structure featuring six divisions: Truck Bodies, Machining, Sheet Metal, General Repairs, Painting and Industrial Parts.

2006-02-01
Poudrier signs $750,000 contract for manufacture of Videotron utility trucks.

2005-04-30
$750,000 in major renovations undertaken to refresh company image and expand Industrial Parts stores.

2004-06-30
President Yvon Poudrier takes well deserved retirement making room for the new generation of managers running the family enterprise that is now more than 70 years old.