Company
The company was established in 1965 and has since completed more than 20,000 international projects.
About
Industries Harnois Inc. is a Canadian company that has been in the business of manufacturing steel structures for over 50 years. Our team of experts engineers and designs innovative buildings that meet the financial and operational needs of our clients.
We are an innovative company with a devoted team of experts who offer quality services and products. Our integrated service ensure that all our clients find the right solution to perfectly meet their needs.
Vision
We believe that it is possible to innovate every day, in every sphere of our work. That is why we are leaders and pioneers in our industry. We constantly stretch the limits of engineering and work beyond preconceived notions.
We are committed to the success of our clients and have developed a unique organization to deliver on this promise. We offer unparalleled quality service with an expert team of managers, engineers, sales representatives, technicians and installers that support our clients every step of their project. Our team of in-house engineers designs cost-effective, customizable, safe and durable steel structures that are tailored to the specific needs of the agricultural, industrial and municipal sectors. Our innovative solutions, dedication and commitment will continue to revolutionize our industry.
Values
Our values guarantee the success of your project, the quality of your building and the excellence of our service:
Unmatched customer service
We always listen to our customers to consistently exceed their expectations. We put our expertise to work with a visionary process and innovative solutions that perfectly meet their needs.
Innovation
We reject preconceived notions and find creative solutions to develop the most advanced products on the market.
Driven by defaults
We strive for flawless execution to deliver and go beyond the desired results. Our attention to detail guarantees top-quality service, products and performance.
Teamwork
We work in a collaborative environment based on trust, respect and communication. The expertise and input of all employees and stakeholders, as well as the involvement of the client, allow us to meet and exceed the objectives of every project.
Respect, integrity and equity
These values are at the core of all our relationships and commitments to our customers, employees, suppliers and collaborators.
Initiative
We demonstrate leadership and initiative to continually improve our efficiency and customer satisfaction.
We offer a guaranteed quality of our service and products.
years of experience
international projects
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projects each year
divisions to better meet the needs of our clients
research & development department
History
1958
Mr. Joseph Harnois sells his first irrigation system.
1958
1965
Founding of the Irrigation St. Thomas company, (now Industries Harnois Inc.) a company specialized in irrigation systems and agricultural equipment.
1965
1968
The company diversifies its offerings by entering the greenhouse manufacturing industry.
1968
1971
Mr. Rolland Harnois succeeds his father as president and partners with his brother, Yves Harnois. The same year, the company designs the first complex of gutter connected greenhouses in Quebec.
1971
1976
We are the first Canadian company to offer the use of circulation tubes between rows for the distribution of heating in greenhouses.
1976
1977
The company experiments with, and offers the first Canadian engineered heating system with hot air and terracotta drainage pipes for greenhouses.
1977
1978
We are the first Canadian company to offer a sprinkler system to cool vegetables in greenhouses and to introduce natural ventilation tunnel structures in Canada.
1978
1981
Irrigation St-Thomas becomes Industries Harnois Inc. to better reflect the diversity of its business offer.
1981
1982
First company in North America to use oval tubes for the manufacturing of greenhouse structures.
1982
1983
Industries Harnois Inc. positions itself as one of North America’s leading greenhouse manufacturers and expands its market penetration by establishing a network of greenhouse distributors in eastern and western Canada.
1983
1986
The company expands to the U.S. market.
1986
1991
First North American installation of a rewinder machine for large-width films used to cover greenhouses.
1991
1993
Industries Harnois Inc. expands to the Mexico market.
1993
1993
The company designs an asymmetric greenhouse with an overhead retractable shading screen.
1993
1995
Industries Harnois Inc. is named #1 Company of the Decade in the greater Joliette region.
1995
1999
Launch of the MegaDome® division.
1999
2001
The company opens for business in Japan.
2001
2009
Launch of the Agrisys division.
2009
2010
Sale of Harnois Shelters subsidiary to refocus the commercial activities on the Harnois Greenhouses and MegaDome® Buildings divisions.
2010
2011
Sale of the farmer field irrigation division.
2011
2015
Harnois Industries inc. celebrate their 50th birthday!
2015
2017
Unveiling the new Harnois Industries logo as well as those of its divisions: Harnois Greenhouses, MegaDome® Buildings and Agrisys.
2017