Quebec is home to one of the largest aerospace hubs in the world, driven by a dense ecosystem of prime contractors, equipment manufacturers, and specialized manufacturing SMEs. It's an export-driven industry, exposed to global demand cycles, supply chain challenges, and increasing international competition.
Companies in the sector must contend with several underlying challenges:
- a shortage of skilled labour;
- pressure on margins and the need for tight control over production costs;
- certification and compliance with strict industry standards (quality, traceability, cybersecurity);
- the shift to digital and the automation of production lines;
- financing innovation and R&D;
- business succession and transaction-related issues (acquisitions, sales, transfers);
- managing risk across a globalized supply chain.
In this context, surrounding yourself with advisors who understand both manufacturing realities and the specific demands of aerospace makes all the difference.
Experts who know your industry
Our team includes dedicated experts who understand the practical realities of aerospace: demanding certifications, prime contractor production cycles, globalized supply chains, and margin pressure. These aren't generalists learning your industry as they go, they're advisors who have already supported a Tier 1 supplier in Montreal's aerospace cluster through its growth, financing, and transaction challenges.
Experts dedicated to manufacturing and aerospace challenges
A broad network of buyers, investors, and prime contractors in the sector
3,200+ professionals backed by the Grant Thornton network, present in more than 150 markets
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Simon Marcotte LégaréPartner - MBA -
Saki TzanidisPartner - CPA
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From supply chain challenges to business succession, let's talk about the issues specific to your company with a team that knows the industry.