2005 Winners

Winning companies and finalists per region

• Eastern Quebec
• Central Quebec
• Western Quebec
• Ontario

Eastern Quebec

Les Thermopompes Summit inc., Sainte-Foy

Founded in 2000, Les Thermopompes Summit inc. specializes in the manufacturing of swimming pool heaters. The company carved out a place for itself with leading-edge production methods, higher quality standards than most of the industry and very competitive prices. Today, Thermopompes Summit inc. is breaking into a large, promising market: the Southern United States.

Finalists:

• Kamouraska – Chaudière – Appalaches
  Ferme Nicolas Lessard, Saint-Frédéric

• Western Quebec – Rive-Sud
  Boulangerie Largou une affaire de goût, Donnacona

• Saguenay – Lac-St-Jean – Charlevoix – Côte-Nord
  Ben Ferme Ayrshire 2000 inc., Hébertville

Central Quebec

Divel inc., Louiseville

Founded in 2002, Divel inc. describes itself as a supplier of customized industrial equipment. The company also offers new equipment installation support and more recently, industrial troubleshooting services. Divel inc. sets itself apart from the competition because of its team's quality, professionalism and experience as well as its ability to listen and propose unique turnkey solutions.

Finalists:

• Central Quebec
  Services à domicile JCM, Drummondville

• Estrie
  L'Académie d'échecs, St-Denis-de-Brompton

• Lanaudière
  SYNETIK Design inc., Saint-Jacques

Western Quebec

Orus Intégration inc., Boisbriand

Founded in 2000, Orus Intégration inc. was launched with the goal of becoming the Quebec leader in machine vision within five years. This target was achieved. The team, made up of engineers and programmers, is now focusing on new challenges: 3D real-time scans of aeronautical parts, vision integration in industrial robots, etc. Orus Intégration inc. systems are used in aeronautic, automotive, plastic and food manufacturing facilities.

Finalists:

• Montreal South Shore
  Fromagerie Monsieur Jourdain, Godmanchester

• Western Montreal
  La Fourmi bionique inc., Montreal

• Caisses de groupe
  Laboratoire Fogo inc., Montreal

• Eastern Montreal
  Services muséologiques Cartgo inc., Montreal

• Abitibi-Témiscamingue-Nord et Ouest-du-Québec
  Le Reflet Témiscamien inc., Ville-Marie

Ontario¹

Centre de couture Thibault inc., Embrun

This sewing and decoration company is specialized in drapes, vertical blinds and awnings as well as sewing machine repairs. It also imports furniture from China and Indonesia and offers in-home interior decoration services.