SIMCO’s own named as one of ICRI’s 2020 40 under 40 recipients
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration, recently announced the winners of ICRI’s first 40 Under 40 Award.
SIMCO Technologies is proud to announce that Vincent Lapointe were amongst the announced winners. Coordinator – Technology transfer at SIMCO, he is involved in the industry for more than 14 years. He was nominated by his peers for his involvement in technical committes at the ICRI and his leadership at different levels in the ICRI Quebec regional committee.
About the ICRI 40 under 40 Award
The prestigious award recognizes 40 individuals who exemplify dedication to the concrete repair industry. A peer nominated award, the ICRI 40 under 40 recognizes individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to continued professional growth, high potential for continued success in leadership roles, and a strong passion for—and commitment to—the mission of ICRI.
Quebec City, QC – December 3rd, 2018 – SIMCO is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Philip Sawoszczuk to the role of Business Development Manager, existing structures, for services provided to the transportation market, residential and commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. Philip will be responsible for promoting the unique products and services of SIMCO and its subsidiary, Cosigma Structure for the maintenance, repair and restoration of structures. He will be involved in all aspects of the business development process, the elaboration of sales strategies, for conducting market research and analyses, in addition to participating in commercial activities and contractual negotiations.
Prior to joining SIMCO, Philip gained extensive experience in the concrete industry, having been employed by KPM Industries Ltd. for over 8 years. As a technical advisor and technical services engineer, he was responsible for responding to the needs of clients as well as assist the sales and production teams for any questions or issues related to materials engineering. More recently, as Production and Maintenance Superintendent, he was responsible for the production and maintenance planning of the Boisbriand plant, in Quebec, and he also managed a team of operators and electromechanical engineers.
“We are very pleased to welcome Philip to our business development team, says Elisabeth Reid, Executive Vice President. We are confident that Philip’s experience in materials engineering will serve our clients well in providing solutions that will optimize the maintenance and repair of their existing structures”.
“It is with great pleasure that I join SIMCO’s business development team,” says Philip. “SIMCO has proven to be a key partner for public and private infrastructure owners, providing them with tailored solutions and unparalleled services to help them improve the design of new concrete structures and optimize the maintenance, repair and restoration of existing structures. I am very pleased to be working with SIMCO and its subsidiary Cosigma Structure to provide our different markets with the tools they need to improve the quality, durability and sustainability of their structures”.
To contact Philip: psawoszczuk@simcotechnologies.com
SIMCO Announces the Appointment of Sathyamoorthy Nandagopal as Regional Director, Middle East
Quebec City, Canada – October 23rd, 2018 – SIMCO is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sathyamoorthy Nandagopal 
(Moorthy), to the role of Regional Director for SIMCO’s regional offices in the Middle East, particularly within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). His primary responsibilities will be to expand SIMCO’s unique concrete durability expertise and services for the restoration of existing structures within the transportation, commercial and industrial markets in these regions. Moorthy’s role will include the development of strategic business initiatives and partnerships, market research and analysis, in addition to commercial activities and contractual negotiations.
Moorthy has over 30 years of experience in the inspection, condition assessment, analysis, and development of cost-effective solutions for the repair and restoration of major concrete construction. He has solved many structural problems for oil and gas facilities as well as for transportation infrastructure, including, airports, bridges, tunnels, port structures and more.
Prior to joining SIMCO, Moorthy was Deputy Managing Director, DicoTech for over 20 years. Most recently, he has been managing the business development initiatives as Senior Consultant, Concrete Repair and Durability for SIMCO Technologies Inc., Dubai Branch, in the UAE.
“We see great potential for growth in the Middle East and we are confident that Moorthy’s experience with the complex needs of clients in this region combined with his unique knowledge of the industry will lead him to succeed in the development of many strategic business opportunities and partnerships”, says Jacques Marchand, President of SIMCO Technologies. “The important projects realized in the past 3 years have enabled SIMCO to position itself with major infrastructure owners such as RTA – Dubai Ministry of Transport, and because of the success of the Middle East Branch, SIMCO is now in the process of opening another office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (early 2019) to offer its innovative restoration solutions to the aging infrastructure market.
We wish Moorthy all the success in his new role.
To discuss your project in the region, contact Moorthy
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Quebec, Canada – October 12th 2018 – SIMCO is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Vincent Lapointe to the role of Coordinator – Technology Transfer. In this role, his main responsibilities will be to develop and manage a technical training program for all SIMCO employees, while ensuring a technical transfer with the industry, and supporting SIMCO’s certified laboratories and STADIUM® users.
Vincent has been with SIMCO for over 13 years. He worked for 10 years as a Project Engineer/Project Manager, where he developed an extensive experience in the inspection and characterization of damaged concrete structures. He has worked on numerous projects that include aspects of durability, failure analysis, premature deterioration of concrete and the development of rehabilitation strategies, especially when corrosion was involved. In addition to his regular engineering activities, he also implemented ISO 9001 at SIMCO and was responsible for its coordination for more than 7 years.
Vincent has also developed an expertise in service-life prediction and a thorough understanding of the STADIUM® software functionalities. He has developed and provided several trainings on SIMCO’s STADIUM® software products during the last 8 years. He has also helped many users and potential clients in assessing the full power of this leading-edge predictive technology. For the past 4 years, he has been active as a business development engineer responsible for the Quebec and Ontario markets, which helped him build a strong network of clients and partners with whom he will continue to work.
Contact Vincent for more information: vlapointe@simcotechnologies.com
SIMCO Technologies is proud to be one of the laureates of the Quebec region who will represent the region at the first edition of the MercadOr Quebec Gala. This event is organized by Commerce International Québec (CIQ) and the réseau des organismes régionaux de promotion des exportations (ORPEX), to recognize Quebec companies that export internationally.
SIMCO is a laureate in the category “Implementation Abroad”, for the opening of its new branch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 
The opening of our new branch in Dubai could not have been possible without the commitment of the company’s executives and the important contribution of our team in Dubai for the realization of local projects and business development in the Middle East. In addition, we must also recognize the dedication of our Quebec team of engineers, who were always ready to mobilize themselves to ensure a high level of expertise was provided and that trade knowledge was transferred to our local team.
The companies who are Laureates of the Quebec region and that have distinguished themselves primarily in four of the six categories proposed to represent our region are:
- Innovative Exporter – Opsun Systems
- Implementation Abroad – SIMCO Technologies
- Digital Strategy – DashThis
- Export Leader – EXFO
On November 7, entrepreneurs from across the province will be recognized at the first edition of the MercadOr Quebec Gala, the only gala highlighting the international success of local businesses.
The MercadOr Gala will give Recognition Awards in the following eight categories: New Exporter, Export Leader, Market Diversification, Implementation Abroad, Digital Agenda, Innovative Exporter, Jury’s Favorite Exporter, and Exporter of the Year.
SIMCO is proud to be associated to the MercadOr Gala and wishes good luck to all candidates!
For more information about MercadOr, http://mercador.ca/gala/
See Press Release from Quebec International (French version only)
Mercador Gala
Place: Château Royal 3500, boulevard du Souvenir, Laval (Québec) H7V 1X2
Date: November 7 2018
Congratulations to Dialysave, these passionate and committed students will make dialysis accessible to more people through an innovative
and less expensive solution. Dialysave, created by McGill students with the help of mentors, doctors, professors and entrepreneurs, have developed a portable and inexpensive dialysis machine. This solution which is quicker and about 60 times less expensive than current methods, will allow more people suffering from chronic renal insufficiency to receive treatments. Picture from left to right: Élisabeth Reid, Executive Vice President of SIMCO Technologies and Anya Pogharian, Radu Alexandru Paun and Vivian Eberle, the winners in the Science and Technology Applications category.
For the second year in a row, SIMCO Technologies is very proud to be a partner of Forces AVENIR in the Science and Technology Applications category. For over 20 years, Forces AVENIR, this visionary and innovative organization, has been recognizing, honoring and promoting student engagement in projects that contribute to our society by helping citizens become more responsible, and active in their communities and open to the world. ” https://www.forcesavenir.qc.ca/
SIMCO is proud to recognize the outstanding achievement of students who have pursued exceptional projects. Congratulations to all the finalists for your commitment and perseverance in pursuing you’re your university studies and projects.
Quebec, Canada, May 2nd 2018, SIMCO Technologies Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of COSIGMA Structure Inc., a firm specialized in civil and structural engineering, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
This strategic alliance will answer the growing needs within our different markets for durability design solutions for the construction, maintenance, repair and restoration of our buildings and infrastructure. COSIGMA’s key specialty in structural and civil engineering design solutions is a strategic addition to SIMCO’s services and solutions. By acquiring COSIGMA, SIMCO’s is able to offer a more comprehensive portfolio of specialized engineering consulting services to optimize the design of new construction and to extend the service life of existing structures. SIMCO’s recognized expertise in materials science is now enriched with new skills in structural analysis and design.
“We are very proud about this acquisition”, says Jacques Marchand, President of SIMCO Technologies. “COSIGMA counts on a team of very competent and versatile engineers. By combining our capabilities, we will be able to position ourselves as lead innovators in durability design and restoration solutions to ensure the safety and sustainability of new and existing infrastructure in our different markets around the globe. The addition of COSIGMA’s services is another step in SIMCO’s ongoing commitment to its mission to make new and existing structures stronger and last longer”, says Mr. Marchand.
“We are very excited to be joining forces with SIMCO”, says Paul Croteau, President of COSIGMA. “The combination of our services will allow us to offer integrated leading-edge material science, durability technologies and structural engineering solutions. In addition, SIMCO opens us to markets where they have established a solid presence in Europe, the Middle-East and the United-States”, Says Mr. Croteau.
About COSIGMA
COSIGMA’s mission is to provide the soundest engineering solutions to the technical challenges in structural and civil engineering.
The firm relies on team work, founded on the diversified experience and in-depth knowledge of its personnel. COSIGMA’s approach is open and innovative and can be tailored to meet the very unique needs of each client and each project.
COSIGMA offers a complete range of services including: Inspection, damage records, condition assessment and evaluation of the structural capacity, analysis of repair and rehabilitation methods, seismic analysis and rehabilitation, preparation of plans and specifications, preparation of tenders for contractors, and construction supervision.
COSIGMA’s has a proven track-record from a wide range of projects including historical and patrimonial buildings, parking structures, and public infrastructure such as bridges and maritime structures.
Quebec, October 4th, 2016 – SIMCO is pleased to have greeted the Minister responsible for the Quebec Maritime Strategy, Mr. Jean D’Amour, at SIMCO’s head office located in the Quebec Metro High-Technology Park. Being an engineering firm that has specialized in the durability of concrete infrastructure for over 25 years, SIMCO has developed a unique offer to meet the specific objectives identified for the preservation of Quebec’s maritime infrastructure. SIMCO is therefore considered to be a key partner in the successful implementation of the Quebec Maritime Strategy.
More than a year ago, Prime Minister Philippe Couillard and the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Mr. Jean D’Amour, launched the first maritime strategy in the history of Quebec. Over $1,056 billion has been invested thus far, including $206 million from the Quebec government.
“We have established a government strategy that is mobilizing all of Quebec and after only one year, great benefits have been seen in our regions on many economic, social and environmental levels. The Maritime Strategy, invites all Quebecers to take advantage of opportunities offered by the wealth of our vast maritime territory, “said Minister Jean D’Amour. “It is also important that we help our local leaders in the maritime industry by highlighting their expertise, and by doing so, the Maritime Strategy will be able to reach its full potential,” said the Minister.
The management of new and existing infrastructure has become increasingly important since the aging and deterioration of physical infrastructure will inevitably reduce its intended functionality. This exposes infrastructure owners to financial risks as well as potential risks associated with their functionality and safety. The implementation of the Maritime Strategy must therefore be based on timely and reliable data of the condition of structures already in place. However, this data is often incomplete, or inexistent. In this context, it is critical that the assessment of the current condition of structures be performed correctly in order to accurately predict their future performance and anticipate the actual costs of long-term maintenance and repairs.
With its unique expertise in the durability of concrete infrastructure, SIMCO is actively involved in the Quebec government’s initiative to develop the maritime strategy.
SIMCO helps owners and managers adequately assess the condition of their infrastructure, prioritize interventions and optimize infrastructure management. SIMCO’s expertise is based on its very own advanced methodologies and technologies as well as its extensive experience within many different projects realized in Canada, the United States, and Europe. SIMCO has worked on projects for the City of Quebec, the Port of Quebec, the Port of Montreal, the Quebec Ministry of Transportation and Real Estate Investment Trust, Cominar, for the inspection and repair of their existing structures. In Addition, SIMCO’s STADIUM methodology and technology are specified by the United States Department of Defense, The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges, the Port of Rotterdam, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the Panama Canal Port Authority.
“The expertise we have gained while working with various port authorities and departments of transportation during the construction and maintenance of their maritime structures, leads us to conclude that the success of the Quebec maritime strategy can only be achieved through the rehabilitation of our infrastructure and the effective management of our assets. In the particular context of budgetary constraints, Quebec must prioritize this rehabilitation, which will generate immediate benefits to the commercial, port and tourism strategies”, said Jacques Marchand, CEO of SIMCO.
September 21st 2016, the challenge “Without a car day”, “Défi sans auto solo” took place to promote sustainable means of transportation.
This event was organized by Mobili-T, the Centre de gestion des déplacements du Québec métropolitain and was in partnership with Hydro-Québec, Orléans Express, Via Rail and Transat. On this special day, SIMCO’s employees opted to use the bus, a bike, to walk, carpool or use another sustainable means of transportation to go to work. We are pleased to announce that SIMCO came in 3rd place in the medium-sized organization category. We are proud to have been a part of this great cause.
Could Desalination be the Key?
San Diego county residents and businesses will soon find out. After 12 years of planning and permitting the largest desalination plant in the western hemisphere is about to be commissioned. This billion dollar project plans to intake 100 million gallons of seawater a day and convert 50 million gallons to high-quality drinking water for the San Diego county communities. SIMCO is proud to have been part of this high profile project that will likely be the first of many desalination projects in the USA. With the use of its state-of-the-art STADIUM® software combined with leading-edge concrete expertise, SIMCO assisted ARCADIS and Kiewit Shea Desalination Joint Venture in ensuring the desired service life of concrete elements in high salinity environments. To learn more about the project or the desalination process visit the project website and/or view this short video.
Or contact us to learn more.