From Canadian Roots to Tomorrow’s Possibilities
Since 1930, Vicwest has grown from a Quebec manufacturer serving agricultural buildings into a leading provider of steel building solutions across Canada. Through generations of manufacturing, innovation, and growth, our focus has remained on creating products, partnerships, and building solutions designed to serve Canadian communities today and into the future.
Engineering for What's Next in Canada
Our mission, promise, and vision guide how we innovate, develop our products, and work with our partners across Canada.
Our Mission
Engineering what’s next means we design and manufacture more than building envelope solutions. It means engineering sustainable building products that combine timeless beauty and lasting performance for buildings, facilities, and homes that people across North America are proud to design, build and own.
Every roof, wall, and building solution we engineer reflects our commitment to premium craftsmanship, innovation, and a legacy built to last.
Our Promise
We help bring each customer’s vision to life by supporting projects from concept through completion. Our specialists provide the expertise, tools, and guidance needed to make informed decisions, supported by an extensive portfolio of steel roofing and siding products offering flexibility in performance, application, and design.
Our Vision
Our vision is to remain a trusted partner and leader in innovative steel building solutions that help shape stronger communities and a more sustainable future through engineering expertise, customer partnership, and environmental responsibility.
The Values That Shape a Stronger Future
Our values guide how we develop products, support customers, work together, and contribute to the Canadian communities where we manufacture, operate, and build lasting relationships.
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We Manufacture to Last Decades
We engineer dependable steel roofing and siding solutions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality designed to stand the test of time.
We Innovate with Purpose
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We continuously innovate and improve our products and processes to address today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.
We Care for People
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We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability where employees, customers, and partners can succeed together.
We Act Sustainably
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We Succeed Together
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We listen, collaborate, and support one another because when our people, customers, partners, and communities thrive, Vicwest thrives.
Nearly a Century of Canadian Progress
Vicwest’s history is deeply connected to Canada, beginning in Victoriaville, Quebec and growing through decades of manufacturing, partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion that established a presence from coast to coast.
1930–1954
The Foundation
From Agricultural Cladding to Vic Métal
1930, T. Grégoire Inc. Founded: Thomas Grégoire established T. Grégoire Inc. in Victoriaville, Quebec, manufacturing steel cladding for farm buildings.
1940, Wartime Production: During the Second World War, production shifted to tin milk canisters used to transport milk to rural cheese factories.
1954, Vic Métal Inc.: The company was renamed Vic Métal Inc. in recognition of Victoriaville, where its story began.
1970–1995
Building Across Canada
Growing Coast to Coast
1970, Coast to Coast: Vic Métal products were being used across Canada in large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
1986, Vicwest Steel Inc. Formed: Vic Métal merged with Winnipeg-based agricultural storage company Westeel to form Vicwest Steel Inc.
1995, Becoming Vicwest: The Building Products Group rebranded from Vicwest Steel Inc. to Vicwest.
2000–2015
Expansion and Evolution
A New Era of Growth
2000, Vicwest Corporation Formed: Vicwest and Westeel formed Vicwest Corporation, with projects during this era including Pearson Airport and the Rogers Communications head office in Toronto.
2004 Publicly Traded: Vicwest Corporation became listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
2006–2010, Rapid Growth: Expansion included a major manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ontario, acquisitions of Mercury Metals, Valley Truss and Metal, RCA Metals, and a majority interest in All Weather Insulated Panels.
2015, Joining Kingspan Group: Vicwest became an independent subsidiary of Kingspan Group PLC.
2020–Today
Building Forward
Continuing the Vicwest Story
2020, 90 Years of Vicwest: Vicwest celebrated nine decades of manufacturing and building solutions.
2025, Continued Expansion: Operations expanded with a new facility in Agassiz, British Columbia, strengthening Vicwest’s Canadian manufacturing presence, alongside further North American expansion with a facility in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Made In Canada. Engineered for What Comes Next.
Nearly a century of Canadian history continues to shape Vicwest today. Engineering for What’s Next means carrying generations of experience forward through products, partnerships, innovation, and steel building solutions designed for the future.
