AMEC
AMEC Corporation is a Quebec-based precision CNC machining company founded in 1995 that produces small and medium high-precision parts for aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and optics sectors across Canada, the United States, and Europe, operating approximately 20 multi-axis CNC machines from two facilities under AS9100 certification.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersSaint-augustin, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AMEC does
AMEC Corporation is a Quebec-based precision machining company founded in 1995 by François Doyon and Christian Beaulieu, specializing in the recurring fabrication of small and medium high-precision parts (under 28 inches) for highly-standardized sectors. The company operates approximately 20 modern 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machines supported by robotic automation and an advanced quality assurance infrastructure (ZEISS CMM, Renishaw Equator 300EH, optical readers), running a 24/5 production schedule from two facilities in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (headquarters) and Granby (acquired in 2024 from Usinage Yamaska).
The company's offering is structured as a turnkey service encompassing engineering support, procurement, machining, surface finishing (anodizing, electroless nickel plating, heat treatment), cleaning, packaging, and full or partial assembly. Revenue is generated exclusively through project-based quoting and contract manufacturing rather than subscription or consumption-based pricing, with multi-year contracts cited. The company holds AS9100 aerospace certification (first in the Quebec City region, 2014), ISO9001, Controlled Goods Program accreditation (2024), and the MACH 4 maturity label from Aéro Montréal.
AMEC serves five verticals — aerospace and defense (primary, with Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier and OEM relationships including CAE, Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Howmet Aerospace, L3Harris, Mecachrome, Arconic), medical, energy (Hydro-Québec, GE Power), optics and photonics, and other sectors (robotics, military, transportation). Go-to-market is direct enterprise B2B sales supplemented by participation in CANSEC, INTERPHEX, A&DSS Seattle, and NBAA-BACE, with geographic coverage in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Ownership is private and founder-led, with new shareholders Geneviève Paré and Éric Morin joining in 2020.
AMEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AMEC
- Website
- https://ameccorporation.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AMEC Corporation is a Quebec-based precision CNC machining company founded in 1995 that produces small and medium high-precision parts for aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and optics sectors across Canada, the United States, and Europe, operating approximately 20 multi-axis CNC machines from two facilities under AS9100 certification.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AMEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Contract Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Machine Shops (332710)
- SIC
- Screw Machine Products (3451)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
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Where AMEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-augustin
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
AMEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Precision Parts Manufacturing: One-time contract manufacturing of custom precision-machined parts and assemblies for customers in aerospace, medical, energy, and optics sectors. Revenue is generated through project-based orders with full product lifecycle management from design support through delivery. No recurring subscription or consumption-based model is indicated.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
AMEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMEC Corporation provides high-precision CNC machining and full or partial assembly services for small and medium parts (under 28 inches) used in aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and optics/photonics sectors. The company operates approximately 20 modern 4- and 5-axis CNC machines across facilities in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and Granby, Quebec, delivering turnkey solutions from engineering support and procurement through machining, finishing, quality assurance, packaging, and final delivery.
Product overview
AMEC Corporation is a precision machining and manufacturing services company offering a comprehensive turnkey service for small and medium high-precision parts (under 28 inches). Founded in 1995 and based in Quebec, Canada, the company operates approximately 20 modern CNC machines (4- to 5-axis), robotized and automated, from facilities in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and Granby. The core offering consists of precision CNC machining services combined with full or partial assembly capabilities, complemented by engineering support, quality control and assurance (AS9100 certified), finishing/cleaning/packaging, and project management. The company serves five primary industry verticals: Aerospace (aeronautics parts for Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, CAE), Energy (high-power components for Hydro-Québec, GE Power), Medical (complex medical device parts), Optics & Photonics (optical components), and Other Sectors (robotics, military, transportation, electronics). AMEC positions itself as more than a machine shop, offering peace of mind and technical service as an extension of clients' businesses.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Precision CNC Machining Services High-precision CNC machining of small and medium parts (under 28 inches) using approximately 20 modern 4- to 5-axis machines, serving aerospace, energy, medical, and optics customers.
- Full Assembly Services Complete or partial assembly of precision-machined components, offering turnkey solutions from production through delivery to customers in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
- Aerospace Parts Manufacturing Precision parts manufacturing for aerospace integrators and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, including interior parts, simulator components, engine parts, and landing gear components for Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Bombardier, and CAE programs.
- Medical Parts Manufacturing High-precision machining and assembly of complex medical parts including artificial respirators, tubing, measurement device housings, analyzers, and sterilizers for major Canadian and US medical sector players.
- Energy Sector Parts Manufacturing Manufacturing and assembly of high-power energy components including wind turbine parts, hydraulic systems, and electric or solar motor parts for companies like Hydro-Québec and GE Power.
- Optics and Photonics Parts Manufacturing Precision manufacturing and assembly of optical components including camera parts, laser heads and supports, optical housings, and analysis machine components.
- Industrial Robotics and Other Sectors Manufacturing Precision parts manufacturing for collaborative and industrial robotics, manufacturing equipment, instruments and control, military sector, ground and recreational transportation, and electronics.
Quantifiable outcome
- MACH 4 maturity label achievement — one of the smallest companies in Quebec to reach this level of excellence (2018)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use AMEC
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AMEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
AMEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AMEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace aggregating CNC machining, 3D printing, and other services. Represents a disruptive channel/business model that could compete with traditional job shops like AMEC for digital-first procurement, though AMEC's specialized certifications and customer relationships provide a moat.
- Plethora: US-based precision CNC machining and metal finishing service provider with capabilities in 5-axis machining and aerospace certifications. Direct competitor for AS9100-certified work, particularly for US-based customers in AMEC's footprint.
- Protolabs / Hubs: On-demand manufacturing platform offering CNC machining and other fabrication services. Competes for low-volume/prototype work that AMEC may also serve, but lacks the AS9100-certified aerospace specialization that defines AMEC's core market.
Broad incumbents
- Mecachrome: Major Canadian aerospace tier supplier producing precision-machined components and assemblies for aircraft and engine OEMs. AMEC supplies into Mecachrome's supply chain, making it a customer/peer hybrid with overlapping capabilities in 4-5 axis CNC machining.
- Howmet Aerospace: Global aerospace supplier of engineered components including precision-machined parts for engines and structures. AMEC is a supplier into Howmet's supply chain; represents both customer and incumbent competitor at scale.
- Precision Castparts (Berkshire Hathaway): Global leader in precision-machined aerospace components, serving the same Tier 1 and OEM customer base as AMEC. Represents the scaled, vertically integrated incumbent at the upper end of AMEC's competitive set.
- Magellan Aerospace: Canadian aerospace manufacturer producing complex assemblies and precision machined components for Boeing, Airbus, and defense customers. Operates in AMEC's core verticals (aerospace, defense) but at much larger scale with vertically integrated capabilities.
- Heroux-Devtek: Larger Quebec-based aerospace manufacturer specializing in landing gear and precision components. Competes with AMEC in the same aerospace supply chain and shares key customers like Bombardier and other Tier 1 OEMs, though at significantly greater scale and vertical integration.
Direct peers
- Tridan International: Quebec-based precision machining job shop providing multi-axis CNC services to aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to AMEC in scale, customer verticals, and equipment base, making it a strong peer reference for benchmarking.
- Soucy Group: Quebec-based precision manufacturing group serving industrial, recreational, and defense customers. Comparable in scale and Quebec regional footprint, with similar capabilities in CNC machining and metalworking for highly regulated sectors.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AMEC social profiles
Digital presenceAMEC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
AMEC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AMEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
AMEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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AMEC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AMEC
What does AMEC do?
AMEC Corporation provides high-precision CNC machining and full or partial assembly services for small and medium parts (under 28 inches) used in aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and optics/photonics sectors. The company operates approximately 20 modern 4- and 5-axis CNC machines across facilities in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and Granby, Quebec, delivering turnkey solutions from engineering support and procurement through machining, finishing, quality assurance, packaging, and final delivery.
Is AMEC a public or private company?
AMEC is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was AMEC founded?
AMEC was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AMEC based?
AMEC is headquartered in Saint-augustin, Canada, in the North America region.
How does AMEC make money?
One revenue line is on record: precision Parts Manufacturing.
Who are AMEC's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Xometry, Plethora and Protolabs / Hubs. Broad incumbents are Mecachrome, Howmet Aerospace, Precision Castparts (Berkshire Hathaway), Magellan Aerospace and Heroux-Devtek. Direct peers are Tridan International and Soucy Group.
Does AMEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for AMEC.
What industry is AMEC in?
AMEC's product category is Precision Contract Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers). Its NAICS code is 332710 and its SIC code is 3451.