Our companies

ELEM is the head of an important group of several companies with proven track records that envisioned offering their clients a wide range of expertise in several fields of engineering and construction.

This blending of talent and knowledge has shaped an industry leader that has enabled all its companies to thrive over the years.

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Our Story

1983

ONDEL was founded by Berthier Thibeault and Donald Pelletier. The two leaders, who offered innovative and high-performance electrical solutions, soon welcomed INDUSTRO-TECH, which had been operating in the industrial construction sector since 1979, in order to facilitate access to the market.

1988

DESCIMCO added the regional spirit of the Saguenay to the team, bringing in specialized expertise in mechanics.

UNIGERPRO was founded, becoming the umbrella of the other companies in order to centralize management and elevate performance levels.

2004

QUALIFAB  was founded. It began specializing first in the manufacturing of industrial piping in order to meet the needs of our customers. The commercial success enabled the company to diversify its services.

2006

TALVI is acquired for its cutting-edge expertise in high-voltage electrical work and the construction of transformer and distribution substations, which it has carried out for many clients, including for HYDRO-QUÉBEC.

2010

QUANTECH is acquired. The company is renowned for its extensive knowledge of the Ontario market. Working for more than 50 years in the Toronto area, it has carved an enviable reputation in electricity and instrumentation in the water treatment sector.

2014

The assets of Fondation du Saint-Laurent are acquired, a company specializing in formwork and concreting. Integration inside TALVI.

2015

A partnership agreement was signed with AKT, which supports the group in OHS prevention and management, as well as in human resources management.

2020

A collaborative partnership began with UNIGERPRO and LAKSON to share this Montreal-based company’s important innovations in industrial process engineering, biofuel production, thermal systems, decontamination and water treatment. This partnership was the springboard to create OPTING , which became one of UNIGERPRO‘s companies.

2022

UNIGERPRO undergoes a major rebranding. The group is now known as ELEM.

The new brand image highlights the strengths of the major group as well as its proven international influence and professionalism.

Mission and Values

Our mission

ELEM is a unifying industry force that strives for the highest level of customer satisfaction in each of our projects. We offer exceptionally stimulating and caring careers for our employees—all while tapping into their potential and expertise.

Our mantra is simple: dedication and a commitment to excellence, quality and rigour in all aspects of the business.

Our values

QUALITY
EXPERTISE
SIMPLICITY
KNOW-HOW
ADAPTABILITY

Certifications

Certified contractor in electricity, instrumentation, automation and related work. (INF-ISR)

Certification of aluminium fusion welding companies (CWB)

ISO 9001:2015

Accreditations

Member of the 2022 prevention mutual group (CNESST)

Member of the 2022 prevention mutual group (ACQ)

Member of the CORPORATION DES MAÎTRES ÉLECTRICIENS DU QUÉBEC (CMEQ)

Member of the CORPORATION DES MAÎTRES MÉCANICIENS EN TUYAUTERIE DU QUÉBEC (CMMTQ)

Member of  l’association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec

HSE

Our company takes the health and safety of employees to heart. 

That’s why we are committed to providing a work environment that meets the highest standards of integrity, safety and environmental protection so that we can all practice what we love to do in our careers with complete peace of mind.

Are you looking for new challenges
in a high-performance and motivated team?

 ELEM fosters an unmatched work environment that focuses on people first. We offer a work-life balance that is attentive to your needs and a range of benefits that will take care of your well-being.