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Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Metal products

BACKGROUND

Metal products make up a vast, diversified industry, where components depend on a multitude of industrial sub-sectors. Although this industry is experiencing a slowdown in Québec, a number of companies are active in promising market segments, notably infrastructures, water treatment, public transit and renewable energy.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

In order to ensure its long-term growth and to maintain its advantageous market position, the metal products industry will have to address the following challenges:

  • Competition from Asia and emerging markets;
  • Highly volatile commodity prices;
  • A decline in residential and automobile construction;
  • Cancellation or postponement of investments;
  • Exchange rate fluctuations.

WHERE THE FONDS FITS IN

The Fonds de solidarité FTQ leverages its expertise, capital and vast network to:

  • Provide financial and strategic support to companies seeking to maximize their growth;
  • Allow companies to capitalize on market opportunities to develop value-creating projects;
  • Help create and keep jobs in Québec.
INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

FINANCING

The Fonds offers solutions tailored to your needs.

FINANCING SOLUTIONS

The Fonds tailors its offer to match the individual needs of its partner companies. We offer patient capital that takes into account the challenges businesses face and the time they need to see their projects to fruition. 

Our flexible financing options include:

  • Equity financing (common or preferred shares)
  • Unsecured debt, requiring no collateral (debenture)
FINANCING CRITERIA

The Fonds gives priority to businesses that satisfy, among others, the following criteria:

  • Competent, dynamic and credible teams with operating experience;
  • Shareholders and officers receptive to investors, alliances and partnerships; 
  • Sound business plans and concepts;
  • Promising market and profitability outlook;
  • Competitive advantages;
  • Preservation and creation of lasting jobs.

SPECIALIZED TEAM

There are many advantages to partnering with our team, including:

  • Solid expertise in the metal products industry;
  • Financing tailored to your needs;
  • A multidisciplinary, seasoned and available team;
  • Strategic support in the short, medium and long terms;
  • Proactive and close by.

INVOLVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY

The Fonds is actively involved in the metal products sector.

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

The Fonds provides financial support to the following associations:

  • Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec (MEQ)
  • Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)

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Jean Archambault

Jean Archambault

Investment Director - Construction, Building Supplies, Environmental Services and Metals

514 850-4919

jarchambault@fondsftq.com

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