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Recognized as a leader in Quebec, the Aluminum Valley Society (AVS) contributes to the emergence and growth of aluminum companies and specialized equipment manufacturers, aiming to create wealth in the Aluminum Valley\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/video\/SVA_About_EN.mov” image_src=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vignette-video.webp” play_icon_color=”#333333″ font_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” height=”3vw” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”mission” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||75px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Mission” image=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icon-mission-1.webp” image_icon_width=”150px” admin_label=”Mission” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Recognized by the Government of Quebec as a leader that contributes to the emergence and growth of aluminum companies and specialized equipment manufacturers, with the goal of creating wealth in the Aluminum Valley\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Vision” image=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icon-vision-1.webp” image_icon_width=”150px” admin_label=”Vision” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Aluminum Valley\u00ae<\/sup> is recognized nationally and internationally as an attractive and innovative hub for aluminum processing and specialized equipment manufacturing. It extends its influence beyond the region, with direct and visible impacts on the Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean area.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Values” image=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icon-valeur-1.webp” image_icon_width=”150px” admin_label=”Valeurs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ body_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n COLLABORATION<\/strong> [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#b8b9bb 0%|#e5e6ea 70%|#c6c7c9 100%” height=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”historique” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The story of what would become the Aluminum Valley\u00ae<\/sup> began in 1927 with the inauguration of the primary aluminum production plant in Arvida. Initially focused on primary production, the Valley gradually developed a network of equipment manufacturers, specialized suppliers, and subcontractors. Through a range of initiatives, the region established tools to support the growth of companies oriented toward aluminum processing and the expansion of equipment manufacturers. The combined efforts of the Aluminum Valley Corporation and regional stakeholders have enabled the emergence of a center of excellence in aluminum processing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0) 25%|#ffffff 25%|#ffffff 50%|#eeeeee 50%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bg-historique.webp” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_left” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” use_background_color_gradient_tablet=”on” background_color_gradient_stops_tablet=”rgba(255,255,255,0) 10%|#eeeeee 10%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_timeline start_position=”right” timeline_line_color=”#818181″ timeline_active_line_width=”4px” timeline_active_line_color=”#024B99″ admin_label=”Timeline” module_class=”timeline” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”1984 \u00e0 1992″ title=”1984 to 1992″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Regional stakeholders began exploring ways to diversify the region\u2019s industrial base following Alcan\u2019s announcement of reduced employment and investment outside North America.<\/p>\n Efforts by regional partners in the aluminum sector focused on research, financing, and training.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”1993″ title=”1993″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Qu\u00e9bec Center for Research and Development of Aluminum (CQRDA) was established.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”1994 \u00e0 1997″ title=”1994 to 1997″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Several aluminum processing companies emerged, and existing businesses continued to grow. Equipment manufacturers in the region began positioning themselves internationally, and SMEs chose to unite under the Trans-Al Network.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”1999″ title=”1999″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n During the Regional Forum on Aluminum Processing, partners identified actions to launch a major initiative: positioning the region as a recognized hub for aluminum processing.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2000″ title=”2000″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Qu\u00e9bec government officially designated the Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean region as the Aluminium Valley\u00ae.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2001″ title=”2001″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Aluminium Valley Society is officially established. [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2004″ title=”2004″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The NRC\u2013Aluminum Technology Centre was established and quickly became recognized as a national reference in aluminum forming and assembly. [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2005″ title=”2005″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Aluminium Valley Society (AVS) and its partners organized the first edition of the \u201cAluminium Valley Business Expo.\u201d Since then, the event has been held every three years.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2015″ title=”2015″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To continue the work initiated during the Regional Economic Summit on June 18, 2015, the Aluminium Valley Society (AVS), representing the Aluminium Working Group, was mandated to stimulate aluminum processing and specialized equipment manufacturing activities, and to support the establishment, launch, and growth of aluminum sector businesses in the region.<\/p>\n As part of the Qu\u00e9bec Aluminum Development Strategy (SQDA), the AVS was mandated in 2015 by the Government of Qu\u00e9bec to accelerate the development of aluminum processing projects in the Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean region, contributing to the goal of doubling aluminum processing in Qu\u00e9bec by 2025.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2018″ title=”2018″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2018, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de la Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Aluminium multiplied its efforts to increase the number of equipment manufacturers and aluminum processing companies in the Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019aluminium\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2021″ title=”2021″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Aluminium Valley Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is more present than ever among equipment manufacturers and aluminum processing companies in the Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean region.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2022″ title=”2022″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n New joint executive leadership with the Aluminium Processing Excellence Cluster and the opening of a new business location in Saguenay. [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2024″ title=”2024″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ timeline_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” ribbon_circle_color=”#999999″ custom_card_arrow=”on” card_arrow_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Aluminium Valley Society (AVS) celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Aluminium Processing Excellence Cluster.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][\/dipi_timeline][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#b8b9bb 0%|#e5e6ea 70%|#c6c7c9 100%” height=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”mandats” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|300|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#024B99″ header_2_font_size=”70px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To fulfill its mission of contributing to the emergence and growth of aluminum processing companies and specialized equipment manufacturers, the Aluminium Valley Society (AVS) has established several strategic priorities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-accroitre-v2.webp” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Supporting entrepreneurs is one of the main mandates of the Aluminium Valley Society (AVS). Whether through financial assistance via the Rio Tinto Fund for the Aluminium Valley\u00ae<\/sup> or through our role as advisor and facilitator, we support entrepreneurs in the Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean region at every stage of their projects.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/valuminium.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icon-renforcer-v2.webp” title_text=”icon-renforcer-v2″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Collaboration among the various organizations linked to the aluminum industry is essential to the success of the sector and to effectively supporting entrepreneurs. 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C\u2019est diff\u00e9rent d\u2019un article de blog parce qu\u2019elle restera au m\u00eame endroit et appara\u00eetra dans la navigation de votre site (dans la plupart des th\u00e8mes). La plupart des gens commencent par une page \u00ab\u00a0\u00c0 propos\u00a0\u00bb qui les pr\u00e9sente aux personnes visitant le site. Cela pourrait ressembler \u00e0 quelque chose comme cela\u00a0:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Bonjour\u00a0! Je suis un m\u00e9canicien qui aspire \u00e0 devenir acteur, et voici mon site. J\u2019habite \u00e0 Bordeaux, j\u2019ai un super chien baptis\u00e9 Russell, et j\u2019aime la vodka (ainsi qu\u2019\u00eatre surpris par la pluie soudaine lors de longues balades sur la plage au coucher du soleil).<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2026ou quelque chose comme cela\u00a0:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n La soci\u00e9t\u00e9 123 Machin Truc a \u00e9t\u00e9 cr\u00e9\u00e9e en 1971, et n\u2019a cess\u00e9 de proposer au public des machins-trucs de qualit\u00e9 depuis lors. 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INNOVATION<\/strong><\/p>\nHistory of the SVA<\/h2>\n
\nThe new organization is supported by various regional stakeholders. Additionally, the Qu\u00e9bec government recognizes the organization as a key player in the development of the aluminum processing industry and provides financial assistance for its operations.<\/p>\n
Aluminum processing was designated as the leading excellence cluster in the region under the ACCORD<\/a> program, with the Aluminium Valley Society (AVS) serving as the program\u2019s coordinating organization.<\/p>\n
\nInauguration of Espace Aluminium, the new business hub in Saguenay, in collaboration with the Aluminium Processing Excellence Cluster, the Transal Network, and AluQu\u00e9bec.\n<\/p>\nMandates<\/h2>\n
Enhancing accessibility and the quality of support for entrepreneurs in the Aluminium Valley\u00ae<\/sup><\/h3>\n
Strengthening connections between organizations and acting in complementarity<\/h3>\n
Promoting the emergence of new production activities<\/h3>\n
Coordination of the Aluminium Processing Excellence Cluster<\/h3>\n
Supporting the commercialization of businesses<\/h3>\n
Launched in 2014, this project aims to support equipment manufacturers from the Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean region in developing markets in the Middle East through the creation of a consortium.<\/p>\n
SVA contributes its expertise to the Chantier-\u00c9quipementiers and Specialized Suppliers initiative of AluQu\u00e9bec, which seeks to identify and implement actions to increase business volume for equipment manufacturers and specialized suppliers in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\nAdvisory Role<\/h2>\n
The SVA serves as the entry point for aluminum projects, providing support to entrepreneurs at every stage of their projects.<\/h3>\n
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Benefits of being a member of the Aluminium Valley Society<\/h2>\n
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Aluminum Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering<\/li>\n
<\/span>Metallurgical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Techniques, Chemical Engineering Techniques, Analytical Chemistry Techniques, Industrial Engineering Techniques<\/span><\/li>\n
<\/span>Welding and Assembly, Foundry Metallurgy, Machining Techniques, Machining on Machine Tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Team<\/h2>\n
Board of Directors<\/h2>\n