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About Groupe AFFI

Social entrepreneurship is in our DNA

A social enterprise specializing in industrial subcontracting and logistics outsourcing, Groupe AFFI carries out mandates for clients of all sizes, mainly from the food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors. Our activities range from packaging to the distribution of various products, to assembly and warehousing. We also refurbish equipment, particularly in the field of telecoms and IT. Our approximately 650 staff members, the vast majority of whom have functional limitations, work out of our six production sites located in the Montreal and Québec City regions. Showing long-term commitment to the community and our customers, we are proud to be a social enterprise recognized for the rigour, reliability, and exceptional dedication of our teams.

years of expertises

650

employees

locations in Quebec

A story intimately linked to the evolution of the rights of people with functional limitations in Quebec.

Our social commitment has always been a part of who we are.

1964

Decisive meeting between Roger Jauvin and André Chagnon

1969

André Chagnon entrusts a Christmas stocking assembly project, which leads to the creation of the first CAPEQ- (Corporation des ateliers protégés de l'État du Québec) adapted work centre.

1971

L’Atelier la flèche de fer incorporée (AFFI) is born.

1973

Creation of workshops protected by the Ministry of Social Affairs. These are initially referred to as "Adapted Work Centres," then finally “Adapted Enterprises." • Roger Jauvin, Jean-Marie Bouchard, and Roger Pedneault submit a text to the Ministry of Social Affairs: L'handicapé et le travail.

1977

AFFI obtains a major mandate to repair converters.

1978

Creation of the Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ). The accompanying legislation allows for the creation of adapted work centres.

1979

AFFI is certified "Adapted Enterprise.

1989

Mandated with the management of Atelier Abaco

1996

Mandated with distribution for Videotron (Losch Boul. in Saint-Hubert) • Obtains ISO 9002 standard certification.

2005

Opens Central Kitchen.

2009

Construction of the new head office in Boucherville.

2012

ObtainsISO 14001 standard certification for the Saint-Hubert plant.

2015

AFFI becomes Groupe AFFI Logistique and the Longueuil plant is open as part of the Zone 52 pilot project. • Obtains Entreprise en santé accreditation.

2016

Merges Atelier Abaco and Groupe AFFI Logistique. • Obtains GMP secondary packager licenses for the Anjou plant.

2017

Obtains Entreprise en santé Élite accreditation.

2018

Acquires the building located at 5100 Armand-Frappier in Saint-Hubert.

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Our vision

As a key player in social entrepreneurship in Quebec, we believe that it is possible to go further by focusing on the potential and strengths specific to each person. From an entrepreneurial perspective, we prove on a daily basis that a successful business model can promote the professional and personal development of our team members, mainly composed of people living with functional limitations.
These values are at the heart of our mission. They guide our actions and interactions, whether within our organization or with our customers and partners.

Human respect

Integrity

Flexibility

Exceeding your limits

Sense of customer and excellence