The mandate: Quebec-based companies sometimes face challenges in sourcing certain types of products, particularly in the field of rolled products. Due to the lack of local processing capabilities and growing demand, distributors encounter various obstacles that limit available volumes. This situation leads to extended supply delays and high costs for users and customers. Conducted by…
The mandate: Innovitech worked closely with AluQuébec to develop a comprehensive overview of the aluminum extrusion subsector in Quebec. The main objectives of this initiative were to: In essence, this collaboration aimed to identify gaps between supply and demand for various diameters and alloys in the Quebec market. ClientAluQuébec The achievements: The execution of this…
The mandate: As part of a previous mandate with the Société de la Vallée de l’aluminium (SVA), Innovitech explored the potential for establishing an industrial symbiosis for the aluminum sector in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. This approach, which involves collaboration and cooperation between companies within the same or different sectors, aims to maximize resource efficiency and…
The mandate: Conducted by Innovitech and its partners during 2020-2021, this study was based on a rigorous methodological approach structured around five components: a literature review, an overview of rolling processes, a state-of-the-art technical and commercial analysis through an instrumented market watch, on-site consultations, and an analysis of environmental considerations. The final report, shared with…
The mandate: Over the past twenty years, global aluminum consumption has increased at a steady rate of nearly 5% per year in volume, outpacing the growth rate of other major metals. Currently, global demand is primarily driven by processed products used in transportation and construction materials, accounting for more than half of the world’s aluminum…
