# The 30 largest manufacturers in Montreal

Tamtam tracks 53 manufacturers headquartered in Montreal. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by CAE, Gildan and Saputo Inc.. Their median headcount is 586. Half of them were founded in 1976 or later.

These Montreal-based companies are primarily large manufacturers, with a strong presence in traditional industries. CAE provides simulation training, Gildan manufactures apparel, Saputo Inc. produces dairy products, and TC Transcontinental specializes in flexible packaging and printing. Other significant firms include Resolute Forest Products and Pharmascience.

The companies on this list largely operate in sectors such as forest products, food and beverage, and specialized manufacturing. A notable pattern is the prevalence of long-established companies, with many founded before 1980, indicating a mature industrial base in Montreal.

🇨🇦 Montreal · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CAE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cae-montreal) (cae.com)<br>A global technology company digitizing the physical world, providing simulation training and critical operations support solutions for pilots, airlines, defense forces | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 12,199 | 1947 |
| 2 | [Gildan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gildan) (gildancorp.com)<br>Leading global apparel manufacturer with multiple brands, sustainable initiatives, and operations in 12 countries, striving to Make Apparel Better® | Textile Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 9,923 | 1982 |
| 3 | [Saputo Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saputo-inc) (saputo.com)<br>A global leader in producing and distributing high-quality dairy products, including cheese, milk, cultured products, and dairy ingredients in multiple countries | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 7,937 | 1954 |
| 4 | [TC Transcontinental](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tc-transcontinental) (tctranscontinental.com)<br>A leader in flexible packaging and printing, specializing in French-language educational publishing Committed to quality, innovation, and responsible business practices | Printing Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 4,587 | 1976 |
| 5 | [Resolute Forest Products](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/resolute-forest-products) (resolutefp.com)<br>Manufacture sustainable pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, lumber, and wood products with operational excellence across North America. | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 2,803 |  |
| 6 | [Pharmascience](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharmascience) (carrieres.pharmascience.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical company in Quebec, with global reach and strong R&D investment, committed to employee development and recognized as a Great Place to Work | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 2,016 | 1983 |
| 7 | [Kruger Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kruger-inc) (kruger.com)<br>A forward-looking organization with diverse operations in pulp and paper, packaging, green energy, tissue products, recycling, and biomaterials, focusing on sustainability and responsible resource use | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,739 | 1904 |
| 8 | [Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/quincaillerie-richelieu-ltee-richelieu-hardware-ltd) (richelieu.com)<br>Leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware. Provides over 130,000 items to manufacturers and retailers through 113 distribution centers across the continent. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,403 | 1968 |
| 9 | [Stella-Jones](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stella-jones) (stella-jones.com)<br>A leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products, manufacturing and distributing utility poles, railway ties, lumber, and industrial wood products in North America | Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,129 | 1992 |
| 10 | [Ovivo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ovivo) (ovivowater.com)<br>A global provider of sustainable water treatment solutions, specializing in industrial, municipal, and electronics markets with over 150 years of expertise | Environmental Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 960 | 2010 |
| 11 | [Sanimax](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sanimax) (sanimax.com)<br>A company with over 80 years of experience collecting and transforming organic by-products into high-quality ingredients for various industries | Environmental Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 933 | 1939 |
| 12 | [Keurig Dr Pepper Canada](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/keurig-dr-pepper-canada) (keurigdrpepper.ca)<br>A leading beverage company in Canada offering a wide range of hot and cold beverages, single-serve coffee makers, and promoting sustainability | Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 719 | 2018 |
| 13 | [Quebec Iron Ore Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/quebec-iron-ore-inc) (mineraiferquebec.com)<br>Mining company focused on revitalizing Quebec's Bloom Lake Mine, emphasizing sustainable development and promoting high-quality iron ore and skilled trades. | Mining | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 715 | 2015 |
| 14 | [Valero Energy Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valero-energy-inc) (energievalero.ca)<br>A leading energy company in Quebec with a refinery, logistics infrastructures, supporting local energy security and economy, fostering values and talented employees | Oil and Gas | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 636 | 1980 |
| 15 | [Tembec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tembec) (ryam.com)<br>Manufacturer of forest products - lumber, pulp, paper, and specialty cellulose, with a focus on sustainable forest management practices globally | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 586 | 1973 |
| 16 | [Lamour](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lamour-montreal) (lamour.com)<br>A family-owned group specializing in hosiery, intimates, and performance wear, with a strong supply chain and commitment to exceptional customer service | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 555 | 1952 |
| 17 | [TC Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tc-media) (tctranscontinental.com)<br>Leading provider of media and interactive marketing solutions in Canada, offering print and digital content in French and English for various industries and consumers | Advertising Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 544 | 1976 |
| 18 | [TC Transcontinental Printing](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tc-transcontinental-printing) (tc.tc)<br>A leading printing company in North America offering premedia, printing, and distribution solutions for a wide range of industries and clients | Printing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 506 |  |
| 19 | [LE CHÂTEAU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/le-chateau) (suzyshier.com)<br>A Canadian fashion retailer with a half-century tradition of vertical integration, designing, manufacturing, and selling apparel through stores and online platform | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 492 | 1959 |
| 20 | [Balcan Innovations Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/balcan-innovations-inc)<br>A leading manufacturer of technical films, flexible packaging, and reflective insulation with a portfolio of market-leading brands known for quality, innovation, and customer commitment | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 478 | 1967 |
| 21 | [Recochem Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/recochem-inc) (recochem.com)<br>Since 1951, Recochem provides innovative solutions for automotive and household industries, evolving with consumer feedback to drive retailer growth globally | Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 468 | 1951 |
| 22 | [Lantic Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lantic-inc) (lanticrogers.com)<br>A Canadian company with national presence, celebrating diversity and unity from coast to coast | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 445 | 1888 |
| 23 | [Nature's Touch Frozen Foods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nature-s-touch-frozen-foods) (naturestouch.com)<br>The company specializes in providing high-quality frozen fruits to private label partners worldwide, focusing on bringing real, healthy food to consumers | Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 426 | 2004 |
| 24 | [Sollio Cooperative Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sollio-cooperative-group) (sollio.coop)<br>A rebranded cooperative group, formerly known as La Coop federée, operating under the new name Sollio Cooperative Group | Farming | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 377 | 1922 |
| 25 | [Peerless Clothing Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/peerless-clothing-inc) (peerless-clothing.com)<br>A leading producer of men's tailored clothing, known for innovative production methods and high-quality garments, supplying major retailers in the US | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 368 | 1919 |
| 26 | [Vention](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vention) (vention.io)<br>Innovative manufacturing automation platform enabling rapid design, deployment, and operation of equipment online for factories worldwide across continents | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 362 | 2016 |
| 27 | [Eureka](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eureka-montreal) (eurekalighting.com)<br>Designs and manufactures distinctive, specification-grade decorative luminaires, empowering designers and architects to realize lighting concepts with multi-award-winning products. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 308 | 1987 |
| 28 | [ATTITUDE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/attitude) (attitudeliving.com)<br>Production of certified eco-friendly home and body care products focusing on sustainability, safety, and ethical standards without compromise. | Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 285 | 2006 |
| 29 | [PixMob](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pixmob) (pixmob.com)<br>Specializing in immersive experiences, PixMob creates interactive light shows for events and brand engagement, turning crowds into dynamic living video displays | Entertainment Providers | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 188 | 2006 |
| 30 | [IVC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ivc) (weareivc.com)<br>A partner in visual merchandising, offering innovative solutions for custom displays to retailers for over 60 years with a focus on design and technology | Design Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 186 | 1954 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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