{"id":19980,"date":"2025-11-10T20:03:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T20:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=19980"},"modified":"2025-11-10T20:03:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T20:03:57","slug":"le-groupe-almaco-opens-new-quebec-city-head-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=19980","title":{"rendered":"Le Groupe ALMACO opens new Quebec City head office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Le Groupe ALMACO opens new Quebec City head office<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Le Groupe ALMACO, the Canadian subsidiary of Turku, Finland-headquartered ALMACO Group, has officially inaugurated its new head office in Quebec City, strengthens its international collaboration with Davie Shipbuilding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-wp-embed is-provider-marine-log wp-block-embed-marine-log\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"agqUgALVcN\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/news\/groupe-almaco-awarded-cad-105m-polar-max-epc-contract\/\">Groupe ALMACO awarded CAD 105M Polar Max EPC contract<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"\u201cGroupe ALMACO awarded CAD 105M Polar Max EPC contract\u201d \u2014 Marine Log\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/news\/groupe-almaco-awarded-cad-105m-polar-max-epc-contract\/embed\/#?secret=zwhRKduRQK#?secret=agqUgALVcN\" data-secret=\"agqUgALVcN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/news\/groupe-almaco-awarded-cad-105m-polar-max-epc-contract\/\">we reported earlier,<\/a> Davie recently awarded Le Groupe ALMACO a CAD 105 million, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract that will see ALMACO deliver interior accommodation spaces and other essential areas during the Helsinki stage of the build of Canada\u2019s first Polar Max tanker. In parallel, in Quebec, Davie\u2019s shipbuilders and Le Groupe ALMACO will lead the design, procurement, and fabrication of the vessel\u2019s 1,400-ton superstructure.<\/p>\n<p>The new Le Groupe ALMACO head office, located at Place de la Cit\u00e9 in Quebec City, will serve as ALMACO Group\u2019s Canadian headquarters. Polar Max is the first project under this new setup and ALMACO sees the potential for more commercial opportunities with Davie in the future.<\/p>\n<p>David Huchet has been appointed program director &amp; country manager for Le Groupe ALMACO. Based in Quebec City, he will oversee recruitment and strengthen collaboration with Davie, suppliers, and institutions, as well as oversee the Polar Max project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOpening our Quebec City office is both a strategic and symbolic milestone,\u201d says Vilhelm Roberts, ALMACO Group\u2019s executive chairman of the board \u201cWe are honored and grateful to Davie for trusting us to support the prestigious Polar Max project. We look forward to expanding our long collaboration both in Finland, Canada and beyond. Establishing a permanent base here demonstrates our commitment to being a long-term partner for Davie, the Canadian government, and all Quebecers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ALMACO and Davie have partnered since 2015, delivering advanced accommodation and catering solutions for Canadian naval and auxiliary vessels, including the groundbreaking Combat Support Ship, Asterix.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDavie is a trusted partner, and together we have delivered projects that set new benchmarks in quality and performance,\u201d said Bj\u00f6rn Stenwall, president &amp; CEO of ALMACO Group. \u201cPolar Max marks the beginning of a new chapter in Canada, and our Quebec office ensures we are here to stay \u2013 to support future shipbuilding programs and to grow together with the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alex Vicefield, co-owner and CEO of Davie\u2019s parent Inocea Group, said: \u201cWe\u2019re proud to see our long-standing partner ALMACO make such an important investment in Quebec. Their presence will greatly strengthen the ecosystem we are building around Polar Max \u2013 the most advanced and powerful icebreaker ever constructed for a Western government. Together, we are proving that the National Shipbuilding Strategy is not just about building ships \u2014 it\u2019s about building enduring capability, opportunity and confidence in the future of shipbuilding in Quebec, and across Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ALMACO aims to maximize Canadian content in all its projects by actively recruiting local talent and partnering with local suppliers. As part of the Polar Max project, ALMACO is establishing a first-of-a-kind mobile cabin factory in Quebec, which will streamline the production of high-quality accommodation modules locally. This facility reduces lead times and transportation costs. It also creates skilled jobs and encourages hands-on learning opportunities within the region. ALMACO is fully committed to driving long-term growth in Canada\u2019s shipbuilding industry and reinforcing its role as a dedicated partner to both the local community and broader national initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cQuebec has a proud maritime tradition and a bright future,\u201d said David Huchet. \u201cOur goal is not only to deliver Polar Max but also to establish a strong, permanent presence here, creating opportunities and supporting Canada\u2019s long-term shipbuilding capacity together with Davie and other local actors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1998, ALMACO Group is a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JulogN\">global turnkey contractor<\/a> for the marine and offshore industries. The company designs, builds, and modernizes complete accommodation, catering, and laundry areas onboard vessels, as well as providing full living quarters for offshore units.<\/p>\n<p>The company has offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/news\/le-groupe-almaco-opens-new-quebec-city-head-office\/\">Le Groupe ALMACO opens new Quebec City head office<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/\">Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Marine Log Staff<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/news\/le-groupe-almaco-opens-new-quebec-city-head-office\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=le-groupe-almaco-opens-new-quebec-city-head-office\">Go to marinelog<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le Groupe ALMACO opens new Quebec City head office Le Groupe ALMACO, the Canadian subsidiary of Turku, Finland-headquartered ALMACO Group, has officially inaugurated its new head office in Quebec City, strengthens its international collaboration with Davie Shipbuilding. 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