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The importance of well-being at work: Groupe Bellemare recognized Healthy Enterprise Level 2
Our commitment to the well-being of our employees has always been at the heart of our mission. However, our journey towards a corporate culture focused on health and well-being gained momentum when “CIUSSS-MCQ” (Integrated University Health and Social Services Center – Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) approached us and invited us to join the “Groupe Entreprises en santé“. This […]
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Groupe Bellemare acquires the first 100% electric wheel loader in Canada
Groupe Bellemare, through its Abrasives & Minerals sector, takes another step towards decarbonization by integrating the first 100% electric wheel loader in Canada. The 856H-E, acquired from Groupe Gymdex in Terrebonne, will be deployed in the operations of the Glass Plan in Trois-Rivières, supplying glass recycling equipment with an autonomy of 8 to 10 hours […]
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Sable des Forges undertakes the permanent closure of its Construction and Demolition waste disposal site
As agreed with the “Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs” (MELCCFP) four years ago, Sable des Forges has begun the work to close its facilitie landfill at 11450 Industrial Boulevard in Trois-Rivières. The site closure is expected to be completed in a few weeks. At […]
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“ICI on recycle” Certified Gestion Bellemare and Bellemare Abrasifs & Minéraux
At the beginning of November, Gestion Bellemare and Bellemare Abrasifs & Minéraux received their “Ici on recycle + Performance” certification, which is the 2nd level of a possible 4. This is awarded to companies that demonstrate their efforts to maximize the residual materials management (RMM). What is residual materials management? Whether in our daily lives […]
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An Electric Truck Put to the Test
In partnership with Camions Excellence Peterbilt, we have announced our participation in the electric sector by testing one of their electric trucks. It will be used on a specific route to gather valuable data that will enable us to establish the medium- and long-term impact of such a change on our operations. “We are determined […]
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Groupe Bellemare, always listening to its employees!
It was last week that we inaugurated our new building in Plan 1.A new building designed for our employees, at their request. For the occasion, all our employees were invited to celebrate during a 4@6 directly in the warehouse. On the menu: guided tours, live music, food truck, beverages, and fun! The idea of modernizing […]
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A new ready-to-eat meal service for our employees
In order to motivate and retain our current employees and even attract future talent, we want to offer everyone who works at Groupe Bellemare a stimulating and attractive workplace. We offer an exceptional work environment where employees have access to a host of services. At our head office, we offer a cafeteria service where delicious […]
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New packaging, New names, ALWAYS the same high performance products!
We are proud to present the new identity of our abrasive products for sandblasting. Recycled glass and iron silicate (formerly Maxiblast) now have a new name and new packaging of their own. Bellemare ECO-Grit (recycled glass) Recycled glass for sandblasting is now called Bellemare ECO-Grit. It is still available in different grit sizes depending on […]
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La Route du verre, Here we Go!
Yesterday, we announced the official launch of La Route du verre. This announcement was made during a press conference where several journalists from the region were present, as well as the mayor of Trois-Rivières, Mr. Jean Lamarche, and the mayor of Shawinigan and president of Enercycle, Mr. Michel Angers. In collaboration with Enercycle, we have […]
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Groupe Bellemare, the Dumoulin and an open house
Defending champion of the 2021 NASCAR Pinty’s Canadian Series, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin presented the “Partner of the Year” trophy to Groupe Bellemare, represented by Serge and Tom Bellemare. Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin spent part of the day at our headquarters with their spectacular race trailer, the winning car and the Drivers’ Championship Trophy. For the occasion, […]
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Recovering Empty Wine Bottles in Downtown Trois-Rivières
The “EcoByke verre demain” project is a pilot project that aims to recover empty wine bottles in downtown Trois-Rivières restaurants. Michel Letarte, owner of EcoByke, had the idea for this initiative after asking restaurant owners how they were disposing of empty bottles. Some were being recycled, but others were being thrown away. Faced with this situation, […]