Dominion & Grimm

What Dominion & Grimm does

Dominion & Grimm Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Canadian manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Ville d'Anjou, Montreal, with origins in the 1882 Grimm evaporator design and formal incorporation in 1953. The company operates two primary divisions: (1) manufacturing of maple sugaring equipment, including evaporators, reverse osmosis systems, vacuum pumps, sap releasers, presses, tanks, tubing, and process automation systems, sold across Canada and the United States; and (2) distribution of packaging products — glass, plastic, metal, and cardboard containers, caps, lids, and labels — to food, beverage, and other industries in North America. The company also markets Bio Gaz Lipp biogas systems as an environmental offering, and reaches customers through corporate stores in Quebec, other Canadian provinces, and the US, complemented by a network of authorized dealers.

The business model is primarily hardware sales through a dual-channel distribution network of owned branches and authorized resellers, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Marketing relies on the company website, downloadable bilingual (English/French) catalogs, newsletter sign-ups, and industry events. The ownership structure is closely held by the Pepin Family, with no venture capital or institutional backing indicated, and the company employs 51-100 people. Customer segments are split between professional and hobby maple syrup producers (primary) and food and beverage companies seeking packaging containers (secondary), with no publicly disclosed revenue, customer concentration, or financial metrics.

Name

Dominion & Grimm

Legal name

Dominion & Grimm Inc.

Website

https://dominiongrimm.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dominion & Grimm is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and distributor that makes maple sugaring equipment (evaporators, osmosis, vacuum pumps, tubing, automation) and distributes packaging containers across Canada and the United States to maple producers and food and beverage customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maple sugaring equipment and industrial packaging

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Edible Sap, Syrups & Sweeteners (Maple, Birch) Tapping/Processing (AFAMAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Packaging Papers & Converted Paper Distribution (Corrugated sheets/boxes, Paper bags, Labels, Stationery) (IMAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Maple sugaring equipment
• Industrial packaging containers
• Evaporator manufacturing
• Food and beverage packaging
• Bio-gas systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maple Sugaring Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Dominion & Grimm manufactures maple sugaring equipment (evaporators, osmosis, vacuum pumps, presses, tanks, tubing, automation) and sells these products directly through corporate stores and authorized dealers across Canada and the United States.
2. Packaging Product Distribution: The company distributes a wide variety of packaging products including glass containers, plastic containers, metal containers, caps and lids, cardboard containers, and labels and accessories. Products are distributed across Canada and the United States to various industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dominion & Grimm manufactures and distributes maple sugaring equipment (evaporators, osmosis systems, vacuum pumps, tubing, automation, transformation equipment) and packaging products (glass, plastic, metal, cardboard containers, caps, lids, labels) for the maple industry and food/beverage sector. The company also supplies bio-gas systems through its Bio Gaz Lipp division for agricultural waste-to-energy applications.

Product overview

Dominion & Grimm operates two main product divisions: Maple Sugaring Equipment and Packaging Products. The maple sugaring division manufactures and distributes complete equipment for maple syrup production including evaporators, reverse osmosis systems, vacuum pumps, sap releasers, tanks, tubing, and automation systems. The packaging division distributes glass, plastic, metal, and cardboard containers along with caps, lids, and labels for various industries across Canada and the United States. The company also offers bio-gas systems as an environmental initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maple Sugaring Equipment (Équipements d'érablière) Complete line of equipment for maple syrup production — evaporators, osmosis systems, sap releasers, syrup presses, vacuum pumps, tanks/drums, tubing and fittings, automation, transformation equipment, tools, and accessories — sold to professional and hobby maple syrup producers.
• Evaporators Maple syrup evaporation equipment for sugar bushes of all sizes.
• Osmosis Systems Reverse osmosis systems for concentrating maple sap prior to evaporation.
• Sap Releasers Devices for releasing and managing maple sap collection.
• Syrup Presses Presses used in maple syrup production operations.
• Vacuum Pumps Vacuum pumps for maple sap collection systems.
• Tanks, Drums and Containers Storage tanks, drums, and containers for maple syrup operations.
• Tubing and Fittings Mainlines, lateral lines, fittings, and tubing for maple sap collection networks.
• Automation Systems Automation and control systems for sugar bushes and processing.
• Transformation Equipment Equipment for transforming maple sap into finished syrup and related products.
• Tools and Accessories Tools, spare parts, and accessories for maple sugaring operations.
• New and Used Equipment Refurbished and pre-owned maple sugaring equipment.
• Packaging Products (Emballage) Distributed packaging products — glass containers, plastic containers, metal containers, cardboard containers, caps and lids, labels and accessories — for the food and beverage industry.
• Glass Containers Glass containers for food and beverage packaging.
• Plastic Containers Plastic containers for food and beverage packaging.
• Metal Containers Metal cans and containers for food and beverage packaging.
• Cardboard Containers Cardboard containers and related packaging for food products.
• Caps and Lids Closures, caps, and lids for packaging containers.
• Labels and Accessories Labels and packaging accessories for food and beverage products.
• Bio Gaz Lipp Bio-gas Systems Bio-gas / anaerobic digestion systems for agricultural waste-to-energy, distributed under the Bio Gaz Lipp brand.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CDL (Les Équipements CDL): One of the largest Canadian manufacturers of maple sugaring equipment, headquartered in Quebec. Directly competes with Dominion & Grimm across evaporators, osmosis, vacuum systems, and complete sugar bush installations, serving the same producer customers in Quebec and the broader North American maple market.
• Lapierre Equipment (Équipements Lapierre): Quebec-based manufacturer specializing in maple sugaring equipment, including evaporators, reverse osmosis systems, and automation. A direct competitor with overlapping product breadth and a comparable customer base of professional sugar bush operators.
• Leader Evaporator Company: Vermont-based manufacturer of maple sugaring equipment and supplies, one of the oldest U.S. names in the category. Competes directly with Dominion & Grimm in the U.S. maple market, particularly in New England, with comparable offerings across evaporators, filters, and tubing.
• Smoky Lake Maple Products: U.S.-based manufacturer and retailer of maple sugaring equipment and supplies, including evaporators, finishing equipment, and bottling lines. Directly comparable to Dominion & Grimm in serving both commercial and hobbyist maple producers across North America.
• Bascom Maple Farms: New Hampshire-based maple equipment supplier and bulk syrup producer offering evaporators, reverse osmosis, and sugaring supplies. Overlaps with Dominion & Grimm's equipment business and adds a producer/buyer dimension that intersects with the broader maple value chain.
• Marcland: Quebec-based maple equipment manufacturer focused on evaporation technology and sugar bush installations. A direct competitor with similar product scope and a concentrated presence in the Quebec maple market.

Broad incumbents

• Berlin Packaging: Large North American packaging distributor offering bottles, jars, and containers across multiple materials and end markets. Comparable to Dominion & Grimm's packaging distribution business given overlapping container portfolios, though Berlin Packaging operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• IPL Plastics (IPL Global): Multi-material rigid packaging manufacturer and distributor serving food, beverage, and consumer goods end markets. A broad incumbent relevant to Dominion & Grimm's packaging distribution line, particularly in plastic and specialty containers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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