L.S. Bilodeau

What L.S. Bilodeau does

L.S. Bilodeau inc. is a Quebec-based, family-owned manufacturer of stainless steel products operating two facilities in Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce (head office) and Neuville since 1989. The company operates three principal product lines: (1) maple syrup production equipment (Bilomax evaporators, pans, barrels, tanks, vacuum pumps, releasers, filter presses, bottling equipment, and the recently acquired Magika leak detection systems for tubing networks); (2) wood-fired and multi-energy heating systems including AirBilo forced-air furnaces, LS150/LS450/LS950 centralized boilers, Bilovax pool heaters, and outdoor stainless-steel fireplaces; and (3) stainless steel products for residential, farm, and industrial use, including sinks, tables, countertops, BBQs, and silos. Underlying capabilities include laser cutting (steel up to 1 inch, stainless up to 1.5 inches, aluminum/galvanized up to 1 inch), TIG and MIG welding, CNC metal bending, machining, and in-house industrial design.

The business model is hardware-centric with two revenue streams: standard catalog sales of maple, heating, and stainless steel products through an owned e-commerce platform and factory direct pickup, and quote-based custom fabrication services for industrial and specialty clients. Distribution is handled through a network of regional resellers in Ontario and New Brunswick, supplemented by local representatives for maple equipment. Proprietary technology anchors the competitive position: Bilovax smoke-free combustion reduces particulate emissions and wood consumption by over 40%, and a Steam Barrel Cleaner innovation is currently patent pending. Pricing is one-time/perpetual for standard products and unit-priced for custom projects, with multi-year contracts implied for larger equipment installations.

The customer base spans five identified segments — maple syrup producers (primary), residential and farm heating (primary), industrial/fabrication, residential outdoor living, and artisanal food producers. The company markets through a digital-first motion featuring YouTube video content, an active social presence, a French/English bilingual website, and an annual Portes Ouvertes (open house) event at its manufacturing facilities. Geographic reach is anchored in Quebec with warranty coverage extending to continental Canada and the United States.

Name

L.S. Bilodeau

Legal name

L.S. Bilodeau inc.

Website

https://lsbilodeau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

L.S. Bilodeau is a Quebec-based, family-owned stainless steel manufacturer producing maple syrup equipment, wood-fired heating systems, and custom stainless steel products for maple producers, farmers, homeowners, and industrial clients across Eastern Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-joseph-de-beauce

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Direct sales of maple syrup equipment, heating systems (boilers, furnaces, pool heaters), outdoor fireplaces, and stainless steel products for home, farm, and industry. Products sold via e-commerce and through distributor network.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: On-demand custom steel fabrication services including laser cutting, welding, metal bending, machining, and industrial design. Priced via quote requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

L.S. Bilodeau designs and manufactures maple syrup production equipment (evaporators, pans, tanks, tubing accessories), wood-fired and multi-energy heating systems (centralized boilers, forced-air furnaces, pool heaters, outdoor fireplaces), and a wide range of stainless steel products for residential, farm, and industrial use. The company also provides custom steel fabrication services including laser cutting, TIG/MIG welding, CNC metal bending, machining, and industrial design.

Product overview

L.S. Bilodeau is a Quebec-based steel product manufacturer offering three main product lines: (1) Maple farm equipment including evaporators, accessories, and the acquired Magika leak detection systems; (2) Heating systems comprising AirBilo forced-air furnaces (wood, bi-energy, tri-energy), centralized water boilers (LS150/450/950), Bilovax pool heaters, and outdoor stainless steel fireplaces; and (3) Custom stainless steel products for residential, farm, and industrial use including sinks, tables, BBQs, and smokehouses. The company also provides manufacturing services including laser cutting, welding, metal bending, machining, and industrial design. Products are sold through distributors in Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick with manufacturing facilities in Saint-Éphrem and Neuville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilomax Evaporators (Bilomax) Maple syrup evaporators for boiling maple sap into syrup, including bi-energy (wood and pellets) Bilomax models used by commercial maple syrup farms and producers.
• Centralized Wood Boilers (LS150, LS450, LS950) Centralized hot water heating boilers for residential, farm, and commercial buildings. LS150 heats up to 3,500 sq.ft, LS450 up to 6,000 sq.ft, and LS950 up to 10,000 sq.ft.
• AirBilo Furnaces Forced-air wood furnaces available in wood-only, bi-energy (wood+electricity or wood+pellets), and tri-energy (wood+electricity+pellets) configurations. CSA/B415 certified with Bilovax smoke-free technology.
• Bilovax Pool Heaters Wood-fired outdoor pool heaters for extending the swimming season. Available for chlorine or saltwater pool systems.
• Outdoor Fireplaces (Foyers extérieurs) Stainless steel outdoor fireplaces including Mini BBQ, Cubic BBQ, Lantern, Baron, Bora, Hexagon, Pyramid, Round, and Squared models in various sizes and configurations including pizza oven options.
• Siroptiers (Brix Readers/Mixers) Electronic devices for measuring sugar content (brix) in maple syrup and mixing syrup, including Siromel brix reader and propeller mixer models.
• Magika Leak Detection Systems Leak detection systems for maple tree tubing networks with FAQ, self-diagnostic tools, and user guides. Acquired by L.S. Bilodeau in January 2026 when Magika technologies officially joined the company.
• Stainless Steel Products (Inoxydable pour tous) Stainless steel products for residential, farm, and industrial use including sinks, tables, countertops, cabinets, BBQs, smokehouses, beverage holders, silos, and custom fabrication.
• Laser Cutting Services Custom laser cutting services for steel (up to 1 inch thick), stainless steel (up to 1.5 inches), galvanized steel (up to 1 inch), and aluminum (up to 1 inch), including engraving capabilities.
• Welding Services Metal welding services including TIG and MIG welding for stainless steel repairs and custom creations.
• Metal Bending Services Computer-numerical controlled (CNC) metal bending services using precision pliers for sheet metal fabrication.
• Machining Services (Machine Tool Work) Machining and metal rolling services for custom fabrication projects.
• Industrial Design & Drawing Services Industrial design and technical drawing services for custom steel manufacturing projects.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Magika technologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Magika technologies officially joined LS Bilodeau on January 16, 2026. This represents a significant acquisition/integration expanding LS Bilodeau's technological capabilities. Magika offers leak detection systems for maple operations with FAQ, self-diagnostic tools, and user guides.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lsbilodeau
• Xx.com/LS_Bilodeau
• Facebookfacebook.com/lsbilodeau.inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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