T. Grégoire Inc founded in Victoriaville, QC by Thomas Grégoire, manufacturing steel cladding for farm buildings
Since 1930, Vicwest has been North America’s metal structure experts – engineering and manufacturing metal roofing and wall systems that withstand our harshest climates. Designed to last a lifetime and backed by one of the best warranties in the industry, Vicwest has you covered. In fact, you may never have to re-roof again.
Our metal roofing and wall systems offer protection from elements while protecting the environment. Not only are our products environmentally friendly, but our manufacturing facilities produce them in an environmentally responsible way – using net-zero energy through carbon offsets. We’re proud to lead our industry in our mission to be net-positive within the next few years – and we’re helping our entire supply chain to do the same.
Our design engineers have been at the forefront of creating metal building materials that are indestructible and can be formed, shaped, and customized to achieve virtually any design inspiration. That’s why North America’s most renowned architects and contractors trust Vicwest to deliver curb appeal that lasts a lifetime.
Vicwest is committed to representing the building construction industry through active participation in various associations affiliated with our business. Click here for a list of associations that Vicwest contributes knowledge, time and financial support to for the future development and promotion of metal in building construction.
We’ve embarked on a Planet Passionate journey together with the team at Kingspan. Planet Passionate is our new 10-year sustainability strategy aims to impact on three big global issues: climate change, circularity and protection of our natural world.
Taking a look back:
1930
T. Grégoire Inc founded in Victoriaville, QC by Thomas Grégoire, manufacturing steel cladding for farm buildings
1940
During the second world war, production was converted to tin milk cannisters, used to bring milk to rural cheese factories
1954
Renamed to VicMĂ©tal in homage to the city it was founded in
1970
VicMĂ©tal was used coast-to-coast for large scale commercial and industrial projects
1986
VicMĂ©tal merged with Westeel, a Winnipeg-based agricultural storage solutions company to become Vicwest Steel Inc
1995
The Buildings Product Group rebrands, changing the name from Vicwest Steel to Vicwest
2000
Vicwest and Westeel form Vicwest corporation
2004
Vicwest corporation becomes a publically traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
2006-2010
Vicwest grew rapidly through acquisitions, their first IMP Manufacturing Facility launches in Hamilton, Ontario.
2015
Became an independent subsidiary of the Kingspan Group
2020
Vicwest celebrates its 90th anniversary
August 10, 2021-August 12, 2021 – Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas Nevada
Booth # 3135
The International Roofing Expo® is the #1 event for exhibitions and education for the roofing and exterior construction industries. IRE brings the professional community together to help them stay current on trending knowledge and to see the largest selection of products and services.
December 1, 2021-December 3, 3021 – Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto, Ontario
Booth # 207
The Buildings Show is North America’s leading exposition, networking and educational event for design, construction and property management industries returns face-to-face in 2021.