Syscomax

Name

Syscomax

Legal name

Syscomax inc.

Website

https://syscomax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Design-build construction
• General contracting services
• Commercial construction
• Industrial construction
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Mirabel

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Syscomax generates revenue through one-time project fees for design-build construction services. As a general contractor, they manage the entire construction process from initial plans to final delivery, coordinating all subcontractors and professionals. Revenue is earned through project contracts with clients in various sectors including industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Syscomax is a design-build general contractor that provides comprehensive construction services spanning the full project lifecycle from initial conception and design through to final construction delivery. The company manages projects as general contractor across seven specialized vertical sectors (aeronautical, agri-food, commercial, high-density residential, industrial, pharmaceutical, and recreational), coordinating all subcontractors and professionals while delivering turnkey project management, advanced estimation, design coordination, and post-construction maintenance services to enterprise and mid-market clients in Quebec.

Product overview

Syscomax operates as a design-build general contractor offering comprehensive construction services across seven specialized vertical sectors: aeronautical, agri-food, commercial, high-density residential, industrial, pharmaceutical, and recreational construction. The company provides end-to-end project services including feasibility studies, design, estimation, construction coordination, and post-construction maintenance. Founded in 1988, Syscomax has completed over 700 projects and serves clients throughout Quebec, positioning itself as a partner for complex, highly regulated construction projects in both standard and specialized industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Construction Services Comprehensive design-build construction services covering the full project lifecycle from initial conception and design through to final construction delivery, serving as general contractor and master builder for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Aeronautical Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 projects completed successfully since 1988
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OLOM ImmobiliercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021OLOM Immobilier is a joint venture between the Robitaille (Syscomax) and Foliot (Foliot Immo) families, created to address the shortage of industrial rental space in the Greater Montreal area. The partnership is constructing multi-phase industrial rental buildings totaling over 132,000 sq. ft. in Phase 1 alone, designed for warehousing and distribution. Syscomax serves as the general contractor while OLOM manages the real estate portfolio.
• ValdevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership spanning 8+ years with Valdev, a real estate developer and manager. Syscomax has completed 8 major projects for Valdev Industrial Complex including Valdev 1-8, totaling over 1 million square feet of industrial space in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. The partnership continues with ongoing development projects including Valdev 8 (100,000+ sq. ft., started June 2024).
• NEUF Architect(e)smajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm providing design services for Syscomax projects including YMX industrial buildings, La Maison Lavande, and other commercial and industrial projects. Collaboration on multiple award-winning designs.
• Foliot FurnituremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 20-year partnership with Foliot Furniture for construction of their production facilities. Completed 170,000 sq. ft. production plant along Autoroute 50 in Mirabel, with follow-up expansion projects including 174,000 sq. ft. storage facility for Foliot Immo.
• Kaeser Compressors CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership since 2001 for construction and expansion of Kaeser's Boisbriand facilities. Multiple phases including original building, 12,000 sq. ft. expansion, and 47,000 sq. ft. warehouse renovation. Kaeser also supplies compressed air solutions to Syscomax projects.
• MétautekmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner15+ year relationship with Métautek, a company specializing in wrought-metal works and metal structures. Métautek serves as both client (Syscomax built their 22,000 sq. ft. expansion in 2022) and trusted subcontractor on various Syscomax construction projects.
• TactikMediaminorOthersDigital agency responsible for website redesign and ongoing web platform maintenance. Collaboration on company website refresh to improve user experience and navigation.
• EdifismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development partner with Syscomax (Robitaille family) and ADM (Aéroport de Montréal) in YMX industrial rental project at Aérocité de Mirabel. Partnership created to address industrial space shortage in Greater Montreal area.
• ADM (Aéroport de Montréal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Aéroport de Montréal as part of YMX industrial rental initiative at the Aérocité de Mirabel site. Located near Autoroute 50 and major arteries, offering prime commercial location.
• ACDF ArchitecturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm behind design concept for Montréal Roses FC professional locker room project at Complexe Multi-Sports de Laval. Syscomax handles execution phase.
• AlvéoleminorOthersMontreal-based beekeeping company that installed two beehives on Syscomax headquarters land to support bee preservation and environmental sustainability initiatives. Currently hosting 20,000-24,000 bees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Canam Group: Quebec-based steel construction solutions provider serving commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across North America. Adjacent peer — supplies structural components and erect services often subcontracted into Quebec GC projects similar to Syscomax's industrial and commercial builds.
• WSP Global Inc. TSX-listed Canadian engineering professional services firm providing design, consulting, and project management services to commercial, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure clients. Adjacent peer to Syscomax — competes for the design and PM scope of complex construction projects Syscomax typically self-performs in design-build.

Broad incumbents

• EllisDon Corporation: Major Canadian construction services company operating across commercial, industrial, civil, and residential sectors with national and international reach. Comparable to Syscomax in vertical breadth but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Aecon Group Inc. TSX-listed Canadian construction and infrastructure development company with operations across industrial, commercial, civil, and nuclear sectors. Comparable in sector mix to Syscomax but operates at much larger scale and includes major civil/infrastructure exposure.
• Bird Construction Inc. TSX-listed Canadian general contractor delivering institutional, commercial, industrial, and multi-storey residential projects nationwide. Comparable to Syscomax in vertical breadth and design-build delivery model, with broader Canadian geographic reach.
• PCL Construction: One of North America's largest general contractors delivering commercial, institutional, industrial, civil, and multi-family residential projects. Comparable to Syscomax as a multi-sector design-build GC, but serves a national and U.S. footprint.

Direct peers

• Pomerleau: One of Canada's largest construction firms, headquartered in Quebec, providing design-build and general contracting across commercial, industrial, institutional, and civil sectors. Directly comparable to Syscomax in geographic base, service model, and sector breadth, but at materially larger scale.
• Broccolini Construction: Quebec-based integrated construction and real estate developer delivering industrial, commercial, and office build-to-suit projects across Greater Montreal. Highly comparable to Syscomax, including the dual construction + development model similar to Syscomax's OLOM/Edifis JVs.
• EBC Inc. Quebec-headquartered general contractor delivering commercial, institutional, industrial, and civil construction across Canada. Comparable to Syscomax as a Quebec-rooted multi-sector design-build GC serving similar enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Magil Construction: Montreal-based general contractor offering design-build construction across commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors. Closely comparable to Syscomax in operating geography (Quebec), service mix, and project complexity handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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