Company
History
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1963,
Through the efforts of its two founding partners, the corporate
charter for the company was issued in May of this year. Due to a
notarial error the originally planned operating name of ALREX for
the middle names of (Sidney Albert Semper and Bill Rex
Semper) became registered as the ELREX we know today.
1964, Elrex opened
its initial place of business at 489 Notre Dame Street in St. Lambert
Quebec. The focus of its manufacturing efforts at this time was
the fabrication of Steel Rule Dies principally used in the manufacture
of products for the Box Board Industry.
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Elrex located at 10 Liberté St.,
Candiac Quebec (Today)
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1969,
Prompted by slow economic growth the founders separated with one
pursuing other business in the USA. During the same year the passing
away of the company's president, provoked the return of its former
partner and the subsequent continuation of ELREX 's principal business.
1973, After almost
nine years of operations the company reassessed its strategic direction
and began to diversify its product orientation. This year saw the
successful expansion into the manufacture of insulators, separators,
gaskets and shields for the developing electronic and telcommunications
industries.
1975, Brought about
the sale of the steel rule die making business and a move to focus
on the successful fabrication of telecommunications products. While
completing his education at Concordia University, Mr. Anthony Bosse
joined the company in this year as a part time employee.
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1976, With the company
expanding further, Elrex doubled its capacity and moved to 444 Rothesay
St. in St. Lambert. 
1984, Saw
business volume increase two fold, management restructure and the
first direct International sales transpire. Through the efforts
of its new Vice president, Anthony Bosse, fabrication methods were
changed to allow for the implementation of machines and technology
so as to be able to meet the demand for polycarbonate, plastic and
acrylic products.
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Elrex located on Rothesay St.,
in St. Lambert, Quebec (1976)
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Elrex
Logo (1986)
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1986, Elrex
acquires the assets of Dominion Tool Works Inc. and opens
a subsidiary known as Domex Inc. located at 121 St Denis St.
in St. Lambert Quebec.
This year saw the creation of the first Elrex corporate logo
seen adjacent.
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1988, Elrex
divests itself of the Rothesay plant and combines production with
Domex at 121 St. Denis. Product expansion was significant during
this time with the company beginning to fabricate products from
silicone, nickel graphite and silicone rubbers. EMI RFI shield products
were rapidly becoming a primary line for Elrex Manufacturers. 
1989,
Elrex absorbs Domex assets.
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Elrex located on St. Denis St.,
in St. Lambert, Quebec (1988)
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1994, The company
receives its first ISO certification ISO 9002. 
1995, Sales growth
has doubled over the past seven years.
1998, Bill Semper
retires and the reins of the company are transferred to Anthony
Bosse.
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Elrex Logo (1999)
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1999, Elrex
purchased a new building at 10-1 Liberté, Candiac,
Quebec, giving Elrex 4 times the capacity of the existing
facility. New machine tools and software were also purchased
at this time.
Elrex
designed and introduced a new company logo.
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2000, Elrex opened
the new millenium in their new building. Elrex presently employs
more than 40 employees in the shop and uses the most
modern equipment and technologies to manufacture its products.

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Dedicated
to Excellence in Quality Fabrication, Service Dependability, and
Price Competitiveness, Elrex's expertise in the Use and Manufacture
of microwave absorbing/shielding and specialty dielectric materials
has allowed it to grow with the telecommunications, consumer electronics,
military and aerospace industries.
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In
The Early Days Of Elrex Ltd.
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Mr. Bill Semper and a fellow employee
working on a steel rule die
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Mr. Ken Semper (Bills brother)
pre-machining for a steel rule die
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Using Todays Technologies |
Top Left: Cad System For CNC Routing
Machine, Top Right: Electronic Comparator
Bottom Left: CNC Milling, Bottom Right: CNC Router Table


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