Passionate – Dedicated – Professional
A second-generation family business in operation since 1969
The company’s modest beginnings date back to 1969 in the North of Montreal, when Robert Hamelin began manufacturing PVC Flexible profiles with the purchase of his first extruder to serve the window and door weatherstripping industry. The purchase of the first injection molding machine to manufacture plastic parts, mainly for the household appliance sector for large companies, followed shortly afterwards.
The purchase of the first injection molding machine to manufacture plastic parts, mainly for the household appliance sector for large companies, followed shortly afterwards. The move was soon followed by two expansions. Acquisition of Blaines Plastic – injection molding of plastic parts
Market research revealed the potential for a plastic wheel. An alternative to the traditional wheel on the market (a metal pinned wheel, covered with a rubber band). Processes were developped and a machine was created to automatically and continously produce tires. The market responded well to this innovation. It was an important turning point in the company’s development. Today, our wheels can be found in Canada and in various export markets on lawnmowers, carriages, strollers, grocery and golf carts, wheelbarrows, and more.
Establishment of a plant in Warsaw, Indiana, to manufacture wheels and meet American demand. All the industrial equipment from the Warsaw Plant was designed, developed and manufactured by Hamelin Group in Canada.
Acquisition of a second 17,000 sq. ft. plant in Boucherville to support development.
Acquisition of Genpak Inc. in Cookshire, Quebec; an important manufacturer of rigid packaging for the food and industrial sectors.
Acquisition of 100% of the assets of a plastics processing group owned by Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ).
- Korlin Concentrate, Stratford, Ontario – Color concentrates
- GM Plastic, Granby, Quebec – Plastic sheet extrusion
- Industrial Plastics, Saint-Hubert, Quebec – Extrusion of rigid PVC profiles for windows
On this occasion, C.D.P.Q. acquired a 30% stake in Hamelin Group inc.
Acquisition of Acripak, Toronto, Ontario, which manufactured rigid containers for the food industry. Acquisition of a 125,000 sq. ft. building in Boucherville to consolidate the two Boucherville plants.
Acquisition of Laboratoire Aérosol, Saint-Hubert, Quebec, to serve the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and household products industries.
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Closure of the Aerosol Laboratory.
Acquisition of Plastalene – 2 plants;
- Granby, Quebec – Plastic sheet extrusion
- Cornwall, Ontario – Plastic sheet extrusion
Sale of 100% of the assets of Hamelin Group inc. to Spartech Enterprises, Saint-Louis, Missouri.
During this period, Hamelin Group inc. During this period, Hamelin Group inc. acquired from Spartech two companies it had previously owned.;
Plastipak – 2 sites
- Cookshire, Quebec – rigid food packaging
- Regina, Saskatchewan – thermoformed food packaging
(In both cases, for the food and industrial sectors)
Entreprises Hamelin – 1 site
- Boucherville, Quebec – housewares and contract work for large companies.
- Boucherville, Quebec – Administrative Headquarters
Today, Hamelin Group inc. is still 100% owned by the Hamelin family. Since 2004, the company has been run by the eldest member of the family, Nadine Hamelin, assisted by two of her sisters, with a mandate to pursue the company’s development. “I’m proud to have succeeded in passing the flame to the second generation! Robert Hamelin”
Passionate – Dedicated – Professional
Hamelin Enterprises are committed to fulfilling their customers’ needs while continually looking for ways to exceed their expectations through ongoing improvement of their methods and services.
Hamelin Enterprises manages its business in the best interest of their customers, their employees, their suppliers and the community.
Passionate – Dedicated – Professional
A second-generation family business
since 1969
Design, manufacture and market an innovative, durable line of housewares and melamine dinnerware for the mass market. We are also dedicated to providing high quality, custom injection and compression moulded parts for specialized markets.
Continued global recognition and leadership in injection molding, by offering innovative and customized solutions while maintaining high quality standards.
Investing in technology and continuous improvement, diversifying our target markets, strengthening our partnerships and promoting innovation to ensure sustainable growth and maximum customer satisfaction.
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+1 (800) 667 1452
+1 (800) 667 1452