Tailored solutions thanks to vertical integration

Our company comprises myriad expert units that combine their skillsets to create a flagship product of the off-road industry: the Soucy track system. Thanks to our efficient vertical integration strategy, every step of the development and production phases – from design to manufacturing – is carefully aligned. The synergy between our units enables them to efficiently combine their expertise and know-how to provide our clients with turnkey solutions.

By leveraging the benefits of vertical integration, we’re able to optimize our production chain to deliver high performance products. Our S-TECH 1000X track system is the perfect example of our ability to meet the highest standards set by manufacturers of off-road products.

What is vertical integration? It’s a strategy in which a company controls all or most of the steps in the production chain. For instance, Soucy is in control of nearly every step of the process, from development to distribution, of the S-TECH 1000X.

From the very first step of the design phase, teams from every Soucy unit are called upon to contribute their expertise. The engineers at Soucy Track Systems assess the constraints and define the phases of the project. The design team then creates mock-ups of the various components and sends them to Soucy Baron (for the small parts), Soucy Belgen Drummondville (for the cast iron parts), Soucy Rivalair (for machining cast iron parts), and Soucy Belgen Sainte-Claire (for the wheel hubs).

The teams in these units carefully analyze the mock-ups and share any technical feedback they have. They then adjust the plans to ensure that each part can be manufactured in the most optimal way in their respective facilities. This tight-knit collaboration between designers and experts ensures the final plans take into account real-world constraints and each unit’s specific capacities. The result is a seamless process that is fully harmonized from the get-go. In other words, the creativity at the heart of the design ends up being perfectly aligned with the company’s manufacturing capabilities.

The teams at Soucy Rubber Tracks and Soucy Plastiques are also involved from the early stages of the development process. They help to modify the plans and also take part in strategic discussions with clients. The teams collaborate with the experts at Soucy Techno (our unit specialized in rubber blends) to select the best rubber tracks and plastic wheels while adhering to the best manufacturing processes. Our track systems are therefore fully customized to meet our clients’ needs.

Nos clients bénéficient de plusieurs avantages liés à notre stratégie d’intégration verticale. Tout d'abord, nous sommes en mesure de réagir et nous adapter rapidement aux changements grâce à la proximité géographique de nos unités. De plus, nous avons la capacité de réduire les délais d’exécution et de livraison en raison du meilleur contrôle sur la production. L'étroite collaboration entre nos unités favorise l'innovation et le développement de nouveaux produits, offrant des solutions sur mesure dépassant les standards de l’industrie.

Our strategy has created an environment that emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication. Employees can speak directly with experts in different fields and enhance their own skillsets. By working on every phase of a project, our teams witness the impact their work has on subsequent steps of the process – strengthening their engagement and increasing their sense of professional satisfaction.

In sum, vertical integration is a key part of our strategy. By leveraging the expert skillsets and know-how of the teams in every one of our units, we’re able to design, develop, and produce superior quality track systems that meet the needs of our clients throughout the world.