Waterloo evaporator history?

[Bucket Head]

Guys,

Does anyone know the Waterloo Evaporator history? Who started it? When was it formed and where?

Obviously at some time they merged with Small Brothers (which from another post I learned was formed in Quebec in 1889) hence the Waterloo/Small brand, but I can not find any history on Waterloo.

Any ideas?

Steve

[Bucket Head]

No replies? Nobody has any knowledge of the Waterloo brand?

Well, if anyone learns of any history on them, please pass it along.

Thanks.

Steve

[unc23win]

Try the Waterloo historical society.

[CBOYER]

Founded in Waterloo Qc in 1917 by Sylva Lebrun , the company built its first wood-fired evaporator . Dice 1919 its evaporators were of type ' radius in the fire .

1935 Waterloo introduced a new type more efficient and economical evaporator build with ' rays in the pan .

1942 Waterloo focuses entirely on the production of type evaporator ' radius in the pot ' with a system of two level controllers, safer and higher yielding .

After the war Waterloo expands and begins to introduce its equipment outside the Eastern Townships Qc while improving constantly .

1952 : ' The company Ares Ltd. buys the company Waterloo.

1958: Waterloo introduced the first steam hood to protect the maple water impurities during evaporation. These hoods are now an accepted standard in the industry and are part of the basic equipment of a modern maple .

1959 Waterloo began expanding its markets to Ontario and New Brunswick.

1967: Waterloo installs the first evaporator with a combustion chamber only to oil. This innovation of Waterloo gave birth to an evaporation system in series and Waterloo became a specialist in the next decade .

1975: Waterloo is acquired by the 'Groupe Val Royal Ltd. ' of Montreal .

1977 Waterloo tackles the energy crisis by introducing a high efficiency heat exchanger that allows a saving of around 17 % of the energy used.

1983 Waterloo continues its growth with the purchase of the assets ' tin St Jacques inc a Co. specializing in industrial ventilation and dust . President Normand St- Jacques buys stake in the company Waterloo and holds the title of director of the factory.

1984 Waterloo began an expansion project that will invest more than $ 500 000.00 , which includes the relocation of the company as well as the modernization of equipment .

1985 Waterloo moved to a new plant more than 35,000 square feet and taking advantage of its increased production capacity starts resolutely to conquer new markets and double its turnover in the first year .

1986 Waterloo continues its modernization by installing a full computerized system that allows it to streamline its marketing to effectively cover the Americans is located in the States of Minnesota and throughout eastern Canada. The modernization of the plant continues by adding a folder to digital control.

1987 Waterloo opened its first branch in the United States by incorporating the distribution company Waterloo USA Inc. Also added new machine tools in the department of research and development.

1989 Waterloo continues its modernization by adding its digital control devices in its factories .

1990: Waterloo locates its ' Total Quality Program ' and acquired a system of computer -aided drawing no . 1990 also saw the acquisition of the company 'R. Equipment Douville INC . ' Whose main shareholder Richer Douville, acquires an interest in Waterloo and fill the position of Director of Sales and eastern Quebec . The hiring of two new territory managers closer Waterloo clients more distant regions.

1992 : After reviewing a plan to relocate its factory in the USA, Waterloo is pursuing its constant development in Quebec not purchase another factory in Waterloo, not the fact doubling its production capacity .

1995 Waterloo acquired the Small Brother's Co. of Dunhum , evaporator manufacturer and diversified its product range .

1998 Waterloo purchase specialized equipment such as laser and a digital punch, an investment of over one million dollars.

2001 : The company is sold to a contractor of the Beauce , Mr Donald Lapierre Own ' Lapierre Equipment Inc. . This work in the maple area since 1972 and in the field of water treatment since 1990. Recognized as an innovator and visionary inventor , Donald Lapierre manages a company with more than 30 employees and continues to grow . (For more information about ' Lapierre Equipment Inc. ' you can visit their website at www.equipementslapierre.com

[Bucket Head]

Wow! Now there's some Waterloo history!

Thank you for posting all that info.

Steve

[spud]

Try the Waterloo historical society.

I wonder if CBOYER is the president of the Historical Society? It's been a while since we heard from you CBOYER. How are things in the North? I hope you have a great 2014 season.

Spud

[CBOYER]

Just copy and paste a translation from a french site...:cool:
Badly touch by last ice storm here in Eastern Township of Qc, Falling branches, power outage, snow and cold... this is winter:o

[CBOYER]

An important fact: it is the same person, Mr Lebrun that founded Dominion Evaporator in Montreal, Qc.around 1940, and finally acquired Grimm, to create The Dominion & Grimm Co. in 1952