Mercier Wood Flooring Inc.
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- Mercier Wood Flooring Inc.
- 330, rue des Entrepreneurs
- Montmagny, QC G5V 4T1
- Canada
The Original Idea of the Finished Hardwood Flooring
Yes! Mercier was the first to think of sanding and prefinishing boards before installing them. This new, well thought out approach stirred consumer interest for wood flooring in the 80's. At last it was possible to benefit from the beauty and unique warmth of wood flooring without having to suffer through the task of varnishing on the premises.
Acquiring wood flooring is now much easier, thanks to Mercier's tradition of innovation; simply install the prefinished boards and enjoy your ready-to-use flooring immediately.
From the Idea to Innovation
" Necessity is the mother of invention. " The Mercier family wanted to install wood flooring in their home. However, installing unfinished boards that had to be sanded and then varnished in the home would have been a huge amount of trouble and work. The thought of dust, toxic vapours, and forced to move out during the process and then to completely clean the house afterwards made the whole project a bad idea. So...
Why not finish the boards before installing them in the home? Marcel Mercier's innovation led, ultimately, to factory-finished flooring. He carried out preliminary tests in his furniture shop. The first samples immediately grabbed the interest of customers, who asked how soon the product was going to be available.
Looking for Excellence
Mercier decided to push his research further. A cabinetmaker for over 25 years, Marcel Mercier was already well versed in wood working and finishing. He quickly realized that the methods and varnishes used in cabinetmaking were not totally suitable for flooring. The varnishes took too long to dry and harden.
With the help of industrial finish manufacturers, Mercier decided to employ more recent technology to make the finish dry instantly. Ultraviolet-cured urethane was the answer. With his creative ingenuity, Mr. Mercier decided to push forward in the development of heretofore-nonexistent production equipment. His new product was subjected to a variety of experiments and improvements.
The Beginning of a Tradition
Mercier decided to focus strictly on the development and marketing of factory-finished flooring. He founded "Les Planchers Mercier inc." in 1980 and began producing and marketing his new concept. The first task of the family-owned company was to showcase the indisputable advantage of his product: the beauty of wood flooring without enduring the inconveniences of finishing in the home. Consumer interest was immediate.
The company was growing quickly and expanding, with the help of its significant retailers network, the coverage of Canada and a significant part of the United States.
To change innovation into tradition, Mercier works closely with Akzo Nobe, a multinational enterprise, in the setting up of research protocols in order to offer the best protection in the industry for the prefinished wood boards.
This hard work led, at the end of the last Century, to the creation of Ceramilust finish, another revolution at that time!
Always customer-focused and targeting nothing less than excellence, Mercier worked on development and eventually mastering forefront technological processes allowing to perform, to grow, innovate and more.
A New Century Based on Tradition
Always aiming for excellence, Mercier chose a vertical integration. The enterprise associated itself with BFSC, its supplier of wood boards, with who the company has developed a close business relationship during the 90's. Mercier then ensured a better quality control of its products. More than 200 employees work at its Montmagny and Drummondville facilities.
Focus on continuous growth and innovation. Mercier makes history in the new Millennium by spoiling itself with an ultra-modern sawmill. This facility, located in Drummondville, allows the business to take one step forward in vertical integration and ensuring Mercier with the supplying consistency necessary to the continuity of its economic growth.
From now on, Mercier controls the manufacturing of its products from the log to the finished wood board.
Loyal to its tradition of always wanting to innovate, Mercier presents on Fall 2003
" Mercier Generations ", Finish Tomorrow's Today !
Yes! Mercier was the first to think of sanding and prefinishing boards before installing them. This new, well thought out approach stirred consumer interest for wood flooring in the 80's. At last it was possible to benefit from the beauty and unique warmth of wood flooring without having to suffer through the task of varnishing on the premises.
Acquiring wood flooring is now much easier, thanks to Mercier's tradition of innovation; simply install the prefinished boards and enjoy your ready-to-use flooring immediately.
From the Idea to Innovation
" Necessity is the mother of invention. " The Mercier family wanted to install wood flooring in their home. However, installing unfinished boards that had to be sanded and then varnished in the home would have been a huge amount of trouble and work. The thought of dust, toxic vapours, and forced to move out during the process and then to completely clean the house afterwards made the whole project a bad idea. So...
Why not finish the boards before installing them in the home? Marcel Mercier's innovation led, ultimately, to factory-finished flooring. He carried out preliminary tests in his furniture shop. The first samples immediately grabbed the interest of customers, who asked how soon the product was going to be available.
Looking for Excellence
Mercier decided to push his research further. A cabinetmaker for over 25 years, Marcel Mercier was already well versed in wood working and finishing. He quickly realized that the methods and varnishes used in cabinetmaking were not totally suitable for flooring. The varnishes took too long to dry and harden.
With the help of industrial finish manufacturers, Mercier decided to employ more recent technology to make the finish dry instantly. Ultraviolet-cured urethane was the answer. With his creative ingenuity, Mr. Mercier decided to push forward in the development of heretofore-nonexistent production equipment. His new product was subjected to a variety of experiments and improvements.
The Beginning of a Tradition
Mercier decided to focus strictly on the development and marketing of factory-finished flooring. He founded "Les Planchers Mercier inc." in 1980 and began producing and marketing his new concept. The first task of the family-owned company was to showcase the indisputable advantage of his product: the beauty of wood flooring without enduring the inconveniences of finishing in the home. Consumer interest was immediate.
The company was growing quickly and expanding, with the help of its significant retailers network, the coverage of Canada and a significant part of the United States.
To change innovation into tradition, Mercier works closely with Akzo Nobe, a multinational enterprise, in the setting up of research protocols in order to offer the best protection in the industry for the prefinished wood boards.
This hard work led, at the end of the last Century, to the creation of Ceramilust finish, another revolution at that time!
Always customer-focused and targeting nothing less than excellence, Mercier worked on development and eventually mastering forefront technological processes allowing to perform, to grow, innovate and more.
A New Century Based on Tradition
Always aiming for excellence, Mercier chose a vertical integration. The enterprise associated itself with BFSC, its supplier of wood boards, with who the company has developed a close business relationship during the 90's. Mercier then ensured a better quality control of its products. More than 200 employees work at its Montmagny and Drummondville facilities.
Focus on continuous growth and innovation. Mercier makes history in the new Millennium by spoiling itself with an ultra-modern sawmill. This facility, located in Drummondville, allows the business to take one step forward in vertical integration and ensuring Mercier with the supplying consistency necessary to the continuity of its economic growth.
From now on, Mercier controls the manufacturing of its products from the log to the finished wood board.
Loyal to its tradition of always wanting to innovate, Mercier presents on Fall 2003
" Mercier Generations ", Finish Tomorrow's Today !
