Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ support business succession at Compo Orléans
Québec City, October 28, 2026
The Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ today announced their first investment in Compo Orléans, a Québec City-based company specializing in building signage and large-format printing since 1978. The investment will enable Jean-Nicolas Tremblay and Jean-Thomas Savoie to acquire the business from its current owners, Valérie, Julie and Geneviève Létourneau.
Having taken over the business from their father in 2014, the three sisters are now preparing to hand it over to new owners from outside the family. They will work closely with their successors to transfer their knowledge and ensure a smooth operational transition, drawing on their experience to maintain business continuity alongside the existing team.
The new owners bring complementary expertise to Compo Orléans. A CPA by training, Jean-Nicolas Tremblay will oversee administration, human resources and strategic direction. Jean-Thomas Savoie, who holds a degree in finance, will lead business development and efforts to expand the company's market reach.
Together, they plan to build on Compo Orléans' competitive strengths to grow the business. Offering end-to-end services, from design to installation by its in-house team, the company has also developed expertise in the growing market for accessible signage, including braille.
By supporting this ownership transition, the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ reaffirm their commitment to business succession and the long-term viability of SMEs throughout Québec.
Jean-Thomas Savoie and Jean-Nicolas Tremblay at the helm of Compo Orléans.
"Taking over a family business like Compo Orléans means continuing a story that began nearly 50 years ago. With the support of the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ and guidance from the three outgoing owners, we can approach the transition with confidence and prepare for the company's next stage of growth," said Jean-Nicolas Tremblay, incoming co-owner of Compo Orléans.
"We want to build on Compo Orléans' strengths and pursue new business opportunities. Our complementary backgrounds, combined with the current owners' expertise, will help us maintain business continuity while working with the team to take the company forward," said Jean-Thomas Savoie, the other incoming co-owner of Compo Orléans.
"The ownership transition at Compo Orléans illustrates the opportunities that arise when a family business welcomes new leadership from outside the family. For a company founded in 1978, finding new owners also means preserving decades of know-how and keeping it firmly rooted in the region. By supporting Jean-Nicolas Tremblay and Jean-Thomas Savoie, we are helping ensure the continued success of a Québec SME, its team and nearly 50 years of history," said Frédéric Bernard, Regional Vice-President, Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ – Québec City.
About Compo Orléans
Founded in 1978 and based in Québec City, Compo Orléans provides custom signage, lettering and printing solutions, specializing in large-format printing and building signage. The company offers a full range of services, from graphic design and production to installation, including printing on plastic, metal and melamine, CNC cutting, vehicle lettering and conventional printing. The company combines printing technologies with personalized service and high-quality products.
About the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ
Part of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ network, the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ help further regional economic development in Québec by channelling the savings of more than 828,000 Quebecers into local investments. Since their creation in 1996, the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ have invested over $2 billion in 2,000 companies.
Through 17 offices across Québec, the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ offer small and medium-sized enterprises customized business solutions in the form of unsecured loans or equity investments. Each product is tailored to the company's characteristics and regional economic environment.
