CHAP Alliance

What CHAP Alliance does

CHAP Alliance is a privately held Quebec holding company structured as an 'adapted enterprise' (entreprise adaptée), formed in 2021 through the merger of four legacy firms (CSTB, HICHAUD, ARTB, PIR-VIR). The group operates five wholly owned operating divisions under unified branding: CHAP Aubaines (three retail liquidation stores in Saint-Georges, Québec City and Lévis plus an e-commerce storefront selling surplus inventory from Quebec big-box retailers); Jointage de bois (wood finger-jointing components for door and window manufacturers, produced across two plants in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce using laser-, X-ray-, and color-camera-assisted classification equipment); Couture industrielle (subcontract sewing of military equipment and adapted-wheelchair textile components); Entretien ménager (Class A/B commercial and institutional janitorial services for public buildings in Beauce, the Capitale-Nationale region, and the south shore); and Sécurité (licensed security and concierge services for public, governmental and municipal buildings). The organization serves three distinct commercial customer bases — retail consumers via CHAP Aubaines, B2B manufacturers via wood-jointing and sewing subcontracting, and government/municipal building managers via janitorial and security contracts — while non-commercially employing over 350 people, more than 80% of whom live with functional limitations, sourced through five community-employment partners including Services Québec, CQEA, Équitravail, La Croisée, and SEMO Chaudière-Appalaches.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across the five divisions and are primarily project- or service-based (one-off manufacturing contracts, retainer janitorial and security engagements, transactional retail and e-commerce sales). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; disclosed frontline adapted-employment wages range from $19.10 to $20.07 CAD per hour. Distribution is direct for B2B and government contracts, complemented by three physical retail stores plus the chapaubaines.com e-commerce site for liquidation sales. No external investors, parent company, or disclosed funding rounds appear in the source material. CHAP Alliance was ranked 268th in Les Affaires' Top 300 largest Quebec enterprises in 2024 — the only adapted enterprise on the list — and the operating group traces its operating history back more than 50 years through its predecessor entities.

Name

CHAP Alliance

Legal name

CHAP Alliance

Website

https://chapalliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CHAP Alliance is a Quebec holding company operating five divisions — retail liquidation (CHAP Aubaines), wood finger-jointing, industrial sewing, commercial janitorial, and security services — that employs over 350 people, more than 80% with functional limitations, through an adapted-enterprise social-integration model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-joseph-de-beauce

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales - Liquidation Centers: CHAP Aubaines operates three retail liquidation stores selling surplus inventory from large surface stores, plus online e-commerce sales through www.chapaubaines.com
2. Wood Jointing Manufacturing: Manufactures wood jointed components for doors and windows for wood transformation companies and door/window manufacturers. Provides classification and cutting services with over 30 years of expertise.
3. Industrial Sewing Subcontracting: Provides subcontracting services for sewing projects including military equipment, textile components for adapted wheelchairs, and custom manufacturing.
4. Commercial and Institutional Cleaning: Provides janitorial and cleaning services for commercial and institutional buildings including heavy work (Class A) and light work (Class B) services.
5. Security and Building Management: Operates a security and concierge agency providing surveillance services for public, governmental, and municipal buildings. Services include building access control, alarm systems, and monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CHAP Alliance is an adapted social enterprise that operates five business divisions: retail liquidation centers (CHAP Aubaines) selling surplus inventory from large-surface stores across Quebec; wood fingerjointing for door and window manufacturers; industrial sewing subcontracting for military equipment and adapted wheelchair textile components; commercial and institutional janitorial services; and security/guarding services for public, governmental, and municipal buildings. All activities are delivered by a workforce in which over 80% of employees live with functional limitations, supported by adapted work environments and personalized follow-up.

Product overview

CHAP Alliance operates as a unified platform comprising five distinct divisions: CHAP Aubaines (retail liquidation), Jointage de bois (wood finger-jointing manufacturing), Couture industrielle (industrial sewing subcontracting), Entretien ménager (commercial cleaning), and Sécurité (security services). These divisions serve different market segments—retail, manufacturing, textile production, facilities management, and security—while sharing a common social mission of employing people with functional limitations. The company was formed in 2021 through the merger of four enterprises (CSTB, HICHAUD, ARTB, PIR-VIR) and employs over 350 workers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHAP Aubaines: Retail liquidation centers selling surplus inventory from big-box stores, with locations in Saint-Georges, Quebec City, and Lévis. Formerly known as Beauce Aubaines.
• Jointage de bois
• Couture industrielle
• Entretien ménager
• Sécurité

Products and services

• CHAP Aubaines (Retail Liquidation Centers) CHAP Aubaines operates three physical retail liquidation stores and an e-commerce platform at chapaubaines.com, selling surplus inventory from large-surface retail stores in Quebec to bargain-hunting consumers. It is the first liquidation center in Beauce supported by an 18,000 sq ft warehouse and photo studio facility.
• Jointage de bois (Wood Fingerjointing) Wood finger-jointing and classification services producing wood jointed components for door and window manufacturers across Quebec. Operates two factories in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce using advanced classification equipment (laser readers, X-rays, color cameras) and CNC template manufacturing with over 30 years of expertise and a 469-template inventory for rapid response.
• Couture industrielle (Industrial Sewing Subcontracting) Subcontracting sewing services for industrial clients, specializing in custom cushions and components for adapted wheelchairs, military equipment, and bespoke textile manufacturing. Operated from the Saint-Georges facility under the CHAP Couture industrielle brand.
• Entretien ménager (Commercial and Institutional Cleaning) Commercial and institutional janitorial services for public, governmental, and municipal buildings across Beauce, Quebec City, and the South Shore region. Delivered through adapted employment positions at hourly wages of $20.07/h, with heavy (Class A) and light (Class B) service tiers.
• Sécurité (Security and Guarding Services) Security and concierge agency providing surveillance, building access control, alarm management, and visitor services for public, governmental, and municipal buildings, delivered by qualified and licensed security agents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of employees live with functional limitations, demonstrating successful integration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Services Québec (Emploi-Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServices Québec supports companies offering adapted jobs to promote inclusion of people living with functional limitations. Their PSEA program allows adapting positions and work environments, contributing to integration and job maintenance for people with functional limitations.
• CQEA (Conseil québécois des entreprises adaptées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCQEA supports adapted enterprises like CHAP Alliance in their social inclusion mission. It advocates for the socioeconomic interests of all members to promote maintenance and creation of adapted jobs for people living with limitations.
• ÉquitravailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉquitravail accompanies people facing obstacles due to mental health issues, intellectual limitations, or autism spectrum disorders. Through adapted services and personalized support, the organization promotes their fulfillment at work and inclusion in the job market.
• La CroiséecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Croisée provides personalized support to people with physical disabilities or functional limitations. Through its services, it creates bridges between employers and candidates, supporting sustainable professional inclusion.
• SEMO Chaudière-AppalachecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEMO accompanies people with limitations in their job search and integration into the labor market. Through personalized support, they promote autonomy and professional success.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas AB: Global leader in protective services, specializing in on-site guarding, mobile patrol, and electronic security. Comparable to CHAP Alliance's Sécurité division in core service offerings and target customer segments (public-sector buildings, commercial facilities).
• Garda World: One of North America's largest privately held security services and cash logistics providers, headquartered in Montreal. Directly comparable to CHAP Alliance's Sécurité division, which provides security and guarding services for public, governmental, and municipal buildings in Quebec.
• Big Lots / Liquidation.com-style off-price retailers: Off-price and liquidation-focused retailers that source surplus and overstocked inventory from large surface stores for resale at discount. Comparable to CHAP Aubaines' model of acquiring surplus big-box inventory in Quebec and reselling through multi-store and e-commerce channels.
• Allied Universal: One of the largest global security and facility services companies, offering guarding, access control, and integrated security solutions. Comparable to CHAP Alliance's Sécurité division in terms of service scope (surveillance, alarm management, building access) though at vastly larger scale.
• TJX Companies (WINNERS / Marshalls / HomeSense): Off-price retail giant operating WINNERS, Marshalls, and HomeSense in Canada. Comparable to CHAP Alliance's CHAP Aubaines liquidation division, which similarly sells surplus and overstocked general merchandise at discount prices through physical stores and e-commerce.

Direct peers

• GDI Integrated Facility Services: Quebec-headquartered facility services company offering commercial cleaning, janitorial, and maintenance services across Canada and the U.S. Directly comparable to CHAP Alliance's Entretien ménager division, which delivers Class A and Class B janitorial services to commercial and institutional buildings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6JjlA_U_q2jFJMQ-so_xQg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CHAPallianceEA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chap-alliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/chapalliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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