Promoting and integrating aluminium
AluQuébec acts as a lever for Québec’s aluminium industry to develop its full potential and increase the use of the material.
Value
Highlight the material and position Québec’s aluminium industry, and the companies that compose it.
Federate
Ensure the convergence of all stakeholders of aluminium’s ecosystem for a strong, competitive and performing industry.
Next events
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AluQuébec welcomes three new co-opted directors
During AluQuébec's Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting on May 25, the organization's General Regulations were ratified to notably review the composition of the Board of Directors (BoD). The AluQuébec board is now made up of ten directors elected at the general meeting, as well as three co-opted by the board, for a total of thirteen directors.
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The industry
The aluminium sector is an industry of strategic significance for the province of Québec and has a major economical impact.
Thanks to an annual production of 2.9 million tons of aluminium and with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world, Québec is a top-tier worldwide exporter. Of the total 38,000 jobs in Québec’s aluminium industry, 80% (29,800) are allocated in the 1,734 processing companies. The turnover attributable to aluminium processing amounts to $11.6B.
Benefiting from a multisectoral economy (transport, construction, infrastructure, aerospace, packaging, etc.), Québec’s aluminium industry is made up of international caliber companies as well as an important network of research and development in aluminium, thanks to seven state-of-the-art research centres and companies where innovation is a common value.
Directories
Footbridges designed and/or fabricated in Québec
Consult our directory of footbridges conceived and fabricated in Québec, the oldest one celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021… without any maintenance!
Aluminium innovation in buildings
The innovation directory offers you a tour around the world to discover multiple innovative applications and uses of aluminium in infrastructures.
Aluminium distributors in Québec
Whether you need a type 5052 H32 aluminium alloy plate or a type 1100 rod, consult our directory to find aluminium products quickly and easily.
Aluminum's Ecosystem
Primary
The eight smelters in Québec cumulate an annual production of 2.9 million tons of first fusion aluminium with the lowest carbon footprint in the world.
Processing
Québec’s aluminium industry has more than 1734 companies of first, second and third processing allocated around the province.
Equipment suppliers
Québec’s equipment and specialized suppliers distinguish themselves with high technology equipment and by providing on-demand solutions to smelters around the world.
Recyclers
Close to 50 companies recycle and revalue aluminium scrap originating from smelters and processing companies.
Research centres
The presence of seven public and private research centres in Québec allows aluminium users to access scientific expertise to develop innovative and performing solutions.
Toolbox
Information
The CeiAl is your source of information for any question or technical demand relating to aluminium use.
- Standards
- Alloys
- Surface treatments
- Outreach, technical and scientific articles
Training
The CeiAl is an ally to perfect your technical knowledge on aluminium.
- Webinars
- Conferences
- Courses
Design and technical support
The CeiAl is your partner in concept development and product designing.
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Assembly technique
- Range shaping design
- Manufacturing feasibility analysis
Our financial partners
