A Quebec Foundry Specializing in Multiple Alloys

Since 1970, Fonderie B. Marcoux has produced castings in a wide range of sizes and weights, for both small and large production runs. Our casting expertise includes:

Fonderie B. Marcoux is the only foundry in Quebec offering gray cast iron, ductile cast iron, aluminum and bronze casting under one roof.

Our expertise, production capabilities and on-site quality control enable us to support our customers throughout their casting projects. To discuss your requirements, contact our team.

Facilities Designed to Support Production Needs

Fonderie B. Marcoux operates a facility covering more than 30,000 sq. ft., along with three warehouses providing a combined 9,000 sq. ft. of pattern storage space.

Our facilities include:

  • Four induction furnaces: one for non-ferrous metals, including aluminum and bronze alloys, and three for various cast iron alloys
  • An on-site quality-control laboratory
  • Five moulding stations equipped with overhead cranes
  • Five core-making stations
  • Four casting finishing stations equipped with scissor lift tables and an overhead crane
  • Two steel-shot cleaning stations
  • One sandblasting room for casting cleaning
  • A welding area for steel, cast iron, bronze and aluminum
  • A shop dedicated to pattern preparation and repair

Learn more about our equipment and manufacturing capabilities on our production capacity page.

Recycling

Recycling Throughout Our Production Processes

Fonderie B. Marcoux incorporates recycled materials throughout several stages of its production processes, helping reduce the need for new raw materials whenever the process allows.

Cast iron: 80% of our cast iron parts are made from recycled materials.

Aluminum and bronze: these materials are purchased as ingots produced from various recycled metal parts.

Moulding sand: the sand used in our processes can be recycled at rates of up to 95%. Only water and clay are added when the sand is reused.

Induction furnaces: our induction furnaces are electrically powered and do not require fuel combustion.

History

A Family-Owned Foundry Since 1970

Fonderie B. Marcoux Inc. was founded on August 1, 1970, by Benoit Marcoux and his wife in Laurierville, Quebec. The business began modestly in the family shed before relocating as production and customer demand continued to grow.

1973

  • The foundry is built and employs four people. Bronze and aluminum are melted using oil-fired furnaces.

1982

  • A coal-fired cupola furnace is purchased for gray cast iron production.

1987

  • Two induction furnaces are purchased: one for bronze and aluminum and another for gray and ductile cast iron.

1989

  • The Marcoux sons join their parents to help ensure the continuity of the family business.

1994

  • Gilles and Dominic Marcoux become owners of the company.

2000-2008

  • Fonderie B. Marcoux doubles the size of its facilities and significantly increases its production volume.

2001

  • Fonderie B. Marcoux receives the “Reconnaissance en santé et sécurité au travail” award for the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec region in the “Entreprise de moins de 20 travailleurs” category.

2010

  • Fonderie B. Marcoux celebrates its 40th anniversary.

2013

  • The moulding stations are redesigned and reinstalled to improve workplace ergonomics.

2015

  • Two new induction furnaces are purchased, doubling the foundry's production capacity.
  • With four induction furnaces available, the company can also reduce the risk of production shutdowns in the event of equipment failure.

2016

  • Nicolas, Gilles Marcoux's son, joins the company with a degree in metallurgy.
  • A new laboratory is built and equipped with new testing equipment, including a spectrometer, tensile testing machine and microscope.