In recent months, several Techno Metal Post directors have traveled across Canada, to present their dealers with the company's latest innovations. The meetings were held on February 18 in British Columbia, March 5th in Manitoba and April 5th in Ontario. Those present, were brought up to date on technological advances and newly developed promotional tools. Overall, more than 20 dealers participated in the company's 20th anniversary celebration, along with various presentations given by the head office team.
Clément Binet and Daniel Thivierge launched Techno Metal Post back in 1993, and today, the company has more than 110 independent branches in 7 countries. With accreditations in Canada, France, and now the United States, this Thetford-Mines based company is without a doubt, a world leader in helical pier foundations.
Photo: Techno Metal Post Team on March 5th in Manitoba
Annual Meeting - USA
Our U.S. annual meeting held on February 27, brought in dealers from the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York. This successful day allowed the dealers to participate in technical training, product showcasing and overviews, as well as marketing demonstrations.
After the presentations, some leisure activities helped everyone enjoy the rest of the day. During supper, the U.S. dealers shared their work experience and enjoyed the hospitality that came with Thetford Mines.
Overall, the successful day incorporated the company’s 20th anniversary celebration, along with various presentations given by the head office team.
Clément Binet and Daniel Thivierge launched Techno Metal Post back in 1993, and today, the company has more than 110 independent branches in 7 countries. With accreditations in Canada, France, and now the United States, this Thetford-Mines based company is without a doubt, a world leader in helical pier foundations.
Annual Meeting - Canada
Dealers from across Canada attended our annual meeting held on Friday, February 21st. Those from the Prairies, Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes were on-site for technical training, product presentations as well as marketing demonstrations. In all, more than 60 people gathered in Thetford Mines to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary.
After a productive day, the team headed out to the Beauce region for a friendly game of hockey, followed by supper at the Georgesville, organized by Michael Jalbert and Simon Paquet (owners of Techno Metal Post Beauce).
Clément Binet and Daniel Thivierge launched Techno Metal Post back in 1993, and today, the company has more than 110 independent branches in 7 countries. With accreditations in Canada, France, and now the United States, this Thetford-Mines based company is without a doubt, a world leader in helical pier foundations.
Inauguration of The New Training Center !
The global progression of the Techno Metal Post network requires to train new installers year-round. From this moment, training sessions can be done during the winter season, despite harsh temperatures and weather constraints associated with our Canadian climate.
The new center will provide training sessions to the building industry professionals as well. This includes engineers, architects, contractors and building officials. Pascal Marceau, Chief Engineer explains how important this new Training Center is: "... it will help us to provide a basis on how to use helical piles and show the multiple advantages of our technology". Pascal Marceau also travels worldwide to make presentations on the advantages of using helical piles.
Photo : From left to right front row: Benoit Pelletier, Export Manager; Roland Scheer, Techno Pieux Switzerland; Clement Binet, President; Pascal Marceau, Chief Engineer; Maxime Binet, First Assistant Mechanical Department.
Techno Metal Post Helical Foundation System Earns ICC-ES Evaluation Report (See ESR #3418)
Techno Metal Post Helical Pier Foundations, manufactured by TECHNO-PIEUX INC, recently received an evaluation report (ESR#3418) from the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES).
The records provide solid evidence, that the items listed below, meet code requirements:
Helical piers 3 1⁄2” pipe- model P3-8, P3-10 and P3-12
Municipal officials, architects, contractors, designers and others who use the ICC-ES, now have access to the technical data for the use or approval of the TMP foundation system (under the International Building Code-IBC).
ICC-ES President Shahin Moinian, explains why ICC-ES reports are so important- “TECHNO-PIEUX INC can now reference the evaluation report to assure municipal officials and the construction industry, that the product meets I-Code requirements. Municipal departments that issue building permits, have a long history of using ICC-ES evaluation reports. They recognize ICC-ES as a technical resource, providing the highest quality review of building products. Final approval of construction products, however, sits in the hands of the local regulations department”.
ICC-ES thoroughly examined TECHNO-PIEUX INC’s product information documents, trial reports, calculations, quality control methods and other factors to ensure the product was code-compliant.
“Our Company is committed to providing high-quality products that satisfy standardized testing and the certification process, while also providing excellent customer service”, says Pascal Marceau, Senior Engineer for TECHNO-PIEUX INC. The Company has a network of 106 independent dealers-installers spread in the United States, Canada, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Spain.
A nonprofit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs) provide evidence that products and materials meet applicable standards and code regulations. ICC-ES also issues environmental assessment reports to ensure that products meet specific sustainability targets as defined by codes, standards, ecological rating systems and environmental criteria.
ICC-ES is an affiliate of the International Code Council® (ICC®). For more information, you can visit the website:
Our TMP family has expanded with the arrival Gulf Techno METAL POST in the southern U.S. state of Alabama. Bradley Berneche & Stephen Markush are the new dealers. Their territory extends to the Florida panhandle.
Everyone benefitted from their training sessions at Techno Pieux headquarters in Thetford Mines where they signed their contracts guaranteeing their use of TMP trademarks and TMP technology. The machinery has all ready been sent and the new dealers are planning their first season.
The annual meeting of Techno Pieux Europe took place on June 28, 29 and 30. Dealers from Belgium, France and Switzerland had the chance to attend several technical presentations that particularly dealt with regulatory changes and specialized equipment. This annual occasion is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share and exchange experiences and projects.
This year Techno Pieux was celebrating its tenth birthday. Along with Techno Pieux International, the company organized a raffle for its dealers. The prize, a one-week trip to Quebec.
The fortunate winners from the Techno Pieux Arcachon dealership, Frédérique and Pierre Chaumont, made the most of their fall week in Quebec to visit their colleagues and friends at company headquarters in Thetford Mines.
This was Frédérique’s first and Pierre’s second visit to the Techno Pieux offices and workshops; just as at the annual meetings, their visit ended up providing them with a number of constructive interchanges.
We thank the winning team for coming to see us!
« Decked Out » and « Disaster Decks » broadcasts
Clement Binet, president, and François Nadeau, marketing manager, at Techno Metal Post, were visiting Toronto this week to meet Paul Lafrance, the "Disaster Deck" professional.
In recent months, Techno Metal Post installed piles for the patios' foundations built in "Decked Out" and "Disaster Decks" programs that are filmed in Toronto.
Links to the broadcasts: "Decked Out" & "Disaster decks"
Left to right:
Bret Taylor, Dealer Techno Metal Post Durham, ON
Roger Lauzon, Dealer Techno Metal Post BOH, ON
Paul Lafrance, from « Decked Out » et « Disaster Decks » programs
Clément Binet, President Techno Metal Post
François Nadeau, Marketing manager Techno Metal Post
Alain Papineau, Techno Metal Post Leader for Ontario
Recognition by their Peers in France
On June 20, 2013, Techno Pieux received two “Products Chosen by Professionals for the Construction Industry” quality labels in France.
Over 250,000 companies could vote for the designation of “2013 Construction Industry Products”. Professionals graded each of the following criteria: innovation, performance / quality, recognition, sustainable development.
These quality labels constitute yet another example demonstrating that Techno Pieux products are becoming more and more recognized and held in higher esteem by the French construction industry.
Since Techno Pieux was created in 1993 in Canada, the company has continued to innovate and improve its products. The company was the first to receive CCMC accreditation in Canada as well as the CSTB’s seal of approval in France for its foundations on helical piles.
