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Industrial coatings and maintenance in Montérégie

Induscoat works in Montérégie from LaSalle, across the river, for metallurgical, chemical and petrochemical plants in Sorel-Tracy, Contrecœur, Varennes and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield: corrosion protection, tank linings, epoxy grouting of machine foundations, cold repair and wear parts. Being close to the region means every shutdown can be prepared with the site, in person, before mobilization.

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Metallurgy and chemicals along the river

Industrial Montérégie stretches along the St. Lawrence. In Sorel-Tracy, where the Richelieu meets the river, metallurgy has long dominated: metal production and processing, steelmaking and a shipbuilding tradition. Contrecœur has a steel mill and port facilities. In Varennes, a large industrial and petrochemical park sits next to energy research centres. In Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, the economy combines zinc refining, chemicals, hydroelectric generation and shipping.

Each industry has its dominant failure mode: heat, slag and abrasive dust in metallurgy; acids, solvents and caustics in chemicals and petrochemicals; acid vapours and electrolyte in metal refining; and a humid atmosphere, freeze-thaw and de-icing salts on every outdoor structure.

St. Lawrence corridor: humidity, freeze-thaw and tight shutdowns

Near the river, humidity stays high much of the year and condensation is frequent in spring and fall: early in the morning, steel temperature often drops below the dew point. Freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts degrade concrete at docks, slabs and foundations. In hot metallurgy shops it is the reverse: hot surfaces, dust and restricted access next to equipment that is still running.

Steel mill and chemical plant shutdowns are tightly planned. Being close to LaSalle makes the pre-job visit, logistics preparation and attendance at shutdown kick-off meetings easier. Work is done under the site's permits: confined space, hot work, classified areas, lockout.

Services for metallurgy and chemicals

In metallurgy, chutes, hoppers and conveyors handling raw materials and slag wear by abrasion and impact: alumina ceramics, wear linings and castings extend their service life. Foundations for rolling mills, fans, compressors and pumps, exposed to vibration and oil, are restored with epoxy grout, which handles oil better than cementitious grout.

In chemicals and petrochemicals, we line tanks and vessels, protect containment basins and repaint piping and supports. Corroded pumps, heat exchangers, valves and flanges are repaired cold, which avoids hot work permits in operating units. We also handle supply and installation of the products required.

Standards and codes cited in specifications

Specifications in industrial Montérégie commonly require an ISO 12944 system for outdoor structures and equipment, surface preparation to ISO 8501-1 or SSPC/AMPP, API 653 for storage tanks and API 570 for process piping in petrochemicals, and API RP 686 for installing and grouting rotating machinery. Composite repairs of piping and vessels may also refer to ASME PCC-2 when the owner requires it.

We apply the specified system and record preparation, film thickness, adhesion and continuity in the QC file handed over at the end of the work.

Regions served

Sorel-Tracy and Contrecœur
Varennes, Boucherville and Longueuil
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and Beauharnois
Saint-Hyacinthe and Granby
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Chambly
Châteauguay and Candiac

Industries served

Metallurgy, steelmaking and metal processing
Petrochemicals and chemicals
Metal refining
St. Lawrence ports and marine facilities
Food and processing industries
Hydroelectric generation

Services & solutions

Epoxy grouting for rolling mills, compressors and pumps
Wear linings and foundry castings
Internal linings for tanks and vessels
Containment and concrete protection
Cold repair of pumps, heat exchangers and flanges
Product supply and installation

Brands distributed

Induscoat — own brand (Canada coatings)

Operational mobilization

In Montérégie, the short distance from LaSalle lets us take part in shutdown planning, inspect equipment and deliver products and tools exactly when needed. We work under the site's permits and health and safety plans: confined space, hot work, classified areas, lockout. Outdoors, dew point and steel temperature decide each application.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work in Sorel-Tracy, Varennes and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield?

Yes. These industrial hubs are served from our head office in LaSalle, as is the rest of Montérégie. A site visit before quoting is generally possible.

Why epoxy grout rather than cementitious grout under a machine?

Epoxy grout resists oil, chemicals and vibration better, and it gains strength faster, which shortens the shutdown. It suits rotating and reciprocating machinery under dynamic loads. Cementitious grout remains suitable for static loads in a clean environment.

Can a process tank or pipeline be repaired without hot work?

In many cases, yes: cold-curing composites and coatings for pitting, thinned walls and leaks, within the limits set by the owner and the applicable code. The owner's inspector or designer approves the repair.

Which documents should be sent to get a quote?

The inspection report or photos, dimensions, the product in contact and its temperature, and the planned shutdown window. For grouting, add the baseplate and foundation drawing.

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A shutdown to prepare in Montérégie?

Send the inspection report, photos and shutdown date: we propose the system and arrange a site visit.

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