Founded in 1986 by Réjean Paul, a machinist from a family of machinists, Précifab was built on expertise passed down through generations and a deep passion for precision machining.

The company began operations in a small shop next to its main client at the time on Boulevard des Grandes-Prairies in Montréal-Nord, where it first specialized in the manufacturing, repair and optimization of store rack components.

Réjean Paul working on the machines in the early days of Précifab inc.

Driven by the quality of its work, the rigor of its methods and reliable delivery times, Précifab experienced steady growth. In 1995, the company moved to 1220 Montée de Liesse in Saint-Laurent into a 7,000-square-foot facility before acquiring the adjacent space three years later, expanding to nearly 13,000 square feet.

Over the years, the shop expanded its expertise into other demanding sectors, including food processing and medical manufacturing. To meet growing demand, two shifts — day and evening — were required for several years.