Your compass to new markets since 1998.
From Abitibi-Témiscamingue to markets around the world, 48e Nord International supports local businesses.
01 | Foundation
An idea born in the regions
On February 24, 1998, the organization was incorporated under the name Bureau de promotion des exportations de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
France Gagnon, Thérèse Vaillancourt, Laurent Bérubé, Mario Barrette and Guillaume Marquis wanted to open new markets for businesses in the region. Alain Thivierge became the organization’s executive director.
02 | Timeline
Key milestones
The foundling
Incorporation of the organization and first trade mission to Chile and Peru.
Meetings that open doors
Naturallia brings business people together in Rouyn-Noranda. Attendance at the Canadian Institute of Mining convention becomes a lasting commitment.
Mining suppliers join forces
Clusters of suppliers take shape in Val-d’Or and Rouyn-Noranda.
The Mining Ecosystem
48e Nord International launches the Mining Ecosystem at the PDAC convention.
Support evolves
Mine verte et connectée and the Ré-acteur reflect new ways of meeting business needs.
25 years of history
The organization celebrates its anniversary in Rouyn-Noranda with people who have contributed to its journey.
The Vortex era with Groupe MISA
Launched by Groupe MISA, the Vortex Pathway supports innovative SMEs in the mining sector, from the preparatory Ascension phase to the Essor phase. As a program partner, 48e Nord International helps with their positioning and commercialization strategies to help them access new markets.
A record delegation
CIM Connect Montréal brings together 70 companies, including 23 from Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
03 | International reach
Markets, partners and relationships around the world
A story of openness and business ties beyond the region.
04 | Missions
The missions that opened up markets
Since 1998, 48e Nord International has supported businesses on trade, exploratory and hosting missions.
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Chile and Peru: First trade mission with twenty companies.
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Extemin, Arequipa, Peru: First Abitibi-Témiscamingue pavilion.
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Canadian Institute of Mining convention: First structured delegation from Quebec.
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CIM Edmonton, Expomin and MinExpo: Mining missions in Canada, Chile and the United States.
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SIAL Montréal: Agri-food delegation of thirteen companies and organizations.
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Extemin and SIAL: Mining and agri-food missions.
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Exponor Chile, Extemin and Perumin: Market development in Latin America.
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Vancouver, Africa and Argentina: Trade, exploratory and hosting missions.
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CIM Connect Vancouver and SIAL Montréal: Mining and agri-food missions.
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CIM Connect Montréal: Record delegation of seventy companies.
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CIM Connect Vancouver: Trade mission from May 3 to 6.
05 | Visual identity
Logos through the eras
06 | 25th anniversary
A quarter century celebrated with family
The original letters patent were presented, and the people who contributed to the organization’s history were recognized.
07 | Board chairs
Those who chaired the board
Mario Barrette
1998 to 2007
Guillaume Marquis
2007 to 2014
Éric Boucher
2014 to 2016
Pierre Matte
2016 to 2021
Daniel Misiano
2021 to 2024
Éric Beaupré
Since 2024
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