QUÉBEC CITY, July 8, 2026 – EBC, Canmec, and Lefebvre Engineering FZC have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to deliver an integrated solution for aluminum smelter projects, the companies announced. The partnership was formalized during the Horizon Aluminium Conference in May 2026.
Integrated Approach for Complex Projects
This alliance comes at a time when the growing complexity of aluminum smelter projects requires enhanced coordination among stakeholders. It is designed to facilitate the integration of engineering and manufacturing capabilities in the delivery of major projects across the aluminum industry.
The three partners will jointly pursue large-scale aluminum smelter projects, including new facilities, expansions, and major modernization programs. Outside the scope of this collaboration, each company will continue to operate independently, leveraging their respective areas of expertise.
Streamlining Industrial Development
By combining their strengths, the three organizations are implementing an integrated approach designed to simplify project execution and maximize overall project performance. This collaboration reduces interfaces between multiple suppliers, enables early-stage coordination across disciplines, and provides clients with greater control over costs, risks, and schedules.
Strategic Positioning in the Industry
The three partners first unveiled their joint offering at ARABAL in Dubai, marking a concrete demonstration of their alliance on the international stage. This underscores their shared ambition to redefine project delivery standards in the global aluminum industry.
Through their combined expertise, EBC, Canmec, and Lefebvre Engineering FZC position themselves as the partner of choice for aluminum smelter construction and modernization projects—an industry where precision, integration, and performance are critical to success.
Executive Quotes
“This strategic partnership demonstrates that the best results come from complementary strengths. By combining local expertise, execution capabilities, and specialized engineering, we are delivering a more effective, more cohesive approach that is better aligned with our clients’ needs,” said Éric Bertrand, Senior Vice President – Industrial, EBC.
“This partnership with EBC and Lefebvre Engineering FZC perfectly reflects our vision: bringing together complementary expertise to deliver complex aluminum industry projects with greater agility, control, and confidence. Together, we are creating a truly integrated force dedicated to serving our clients,” added a representative from Canmec.
