How metallurgy enables us to produce superior quality products

At Soucy, we rely on big machines and advanced technology to carry out our activities. But our greatest asset is our people. Passionate experts who push the limits of what’s possible. Eric Perrier, a metallurgist at Soucy Belgen Drummondville, is the perfect embodiment of this mindset. As an expert in his field, he plays a key role in the production of high-quality cast iron products. Read on to discover this little-known trade and find out how Eric’s work has made him an indispensable resource at Soucy.

Metallurgy is the science that studies the properties of metal at a microscopic level. As a metallurgist at Soucy Belgen Drummondville, our foundry in Drummondville, Eric is pivotal to the production chain. His main task is to oversee the smelting process, a crucial step whereby raw materials are transformed into high-quality alloys. This entails melting scrap metals in one of the plant’s three furnaces.

Eric also analyzes the mechanical properties of the alloys Soucy requires. With his extensive knowledge of metals and their properties, he makes sure that each and every part manufactured meets the needs and specifications of clients.

His day-to-day work also involves guaranteeing each step of the process meets the most stringent quality standards. He does so by continuously monitoring and analyzing the performance of metals, identifying the potential causes of defects, and recommending solutions to improve them. He also works closely with various teams and optimizes their work methods to promote safety and efficiency in a demanding industrial environment.

Eric and his team are always ready to take on the many challenges of a field that is constantly evolving. They believe that the key to remaining competitive is a willingness to continually improve processes and a mindset that is ready for market fluctuations.
 

To make sure he remains at the top of his game, Eric regularly takes part in ongoing training courses. This helps him keep abreast of any technological advances and new production methods. In other words, he’s always ready to tackle the challenges that come his way!

Eric believes the most gratifying part of his job is seeing how his work directly contributes to the quality and innovative aspect of Soucy’s products. The improvements he makes, combined with the solutions he proposes, result in products that are more reliable and more effective. Thanks to his mastery of metals and their properties, Eric enables Soucy to fulfill its mission of designing and manufacturing high-performance track systems, parts, and accessories to take you off the beaten path.

One of Eric’s most rewarding projects was the mandate to develop cast iron parts for track systems, one of Soucy’s flagship products. These components require an in-depth understanding of the properties of metal to ensure they remain durable and efficient even in the most extreme conditions.

Metallurgy is much more than a technical specialization. It’s an invaluable expertise that positively impacts our company’s reputation for excellence and dedication to innovation. Thanks to professionals like Eric Perrier, we’re able to transform raw materials into superior quality products. In other words, the know-how of our experts allows us to manufacture high-performance products while remaining true to our legacy of innovation and quality.