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26px;background:var(--copper);color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;font-size:.8em}\n.histoire-48 a.h48-button:hover{background:var(--slate);color:#fff}\n@media(max-width:760px){.histoire-48 .h48-split,.histoire-48 .h48-annivgrid,.histoire-48 .h48-people{grid-template-columns:1fr}.histoire-48 .h48-missions li{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}.histoire-48 .h48-hero{padding:60px 20px 48px;min-height:420px}.histoire-48 .h48-alt,.histoire-48 .h48-cta{padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px}.histoire-48 .h48-world{padding:60px 20px}}\n@media(min-width:1000px){.histoire-48 .h48-alt,.histoire-48 .h48-world,.histoire-48 .h48-hero,.histoire-48 .h48-cta{margin-left:-32px!important;margin-right:-32px!important}.histoire-48 .h48-hero,.histoire-48 .h48-world{padding-left:32px!important;padding-right:32px!important}}\n<\/style><\/p>\n<div class=\"histoire-48\">\n<section class=\"h48-hero\">\n<h1>Your compass to new markets since 1998.<\/h1>\n<p>From Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue to markets around the world, 48e Nord International supports local businesses.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-section\">\n<div class=\"h48-split\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"h48-kicker\">01 | Foundation<\/p>\n<h2>An idea born in the regions<\/h2>\n<p>On February 24, 1998, the organization was incorporated under the name Bureau de promotion des exportations de l\u2019Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue.<\/p>\n<p>France Gagnon, Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Vaillancourt, Laurent B\u00e9rub\u00e9, Mario Barrette and Guillaume Marquis wanted to open new markets for businesses in the region. Alain Thivierge became the organization\u2019s executive director.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"h48-year\"><strong>1998<\/strong>\n<p>First trade mission to Chile and Peru.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-lettres-patentes-1998.jpg\" alt=\"Premi\u00e8re page des lettres patentes\" \/>\n<figcaption>Letters patent dated February 24, 1998.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-section h48-tight\">\n<p class=\"h48-kicker\">02 | Timeline<\/p>\n<h2>Key milestones<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h48-timeline\">\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>1998<\/time>\n<h3>The foundling<\/h3>\n<p>Incorporation of the organization and first trade mission to Chile and Peru.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>2002<\/time>\n<h3>Meetings that open doors<\/h3>\n<p>Naturallia brings business people together in Rouyn-Noranda. Attendance at the Canadian Institute of Mining convention becomes a lasting commitment.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>2008<\/time>\n<h3>Mining suppliers join forces<\/h3>\n<p>Clusters of suppliers take shape in Val-d\u2019Or and Rouyn-Noranda.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>2015<\/time>\n<h3>The Mining Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p>48e Nord International launches the Mining Ecosystem at the PDAC convention.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>2020<\/time>\n<h3>Support evolves<\/h3>\n<p>Mine verte et connect\u00e9e and the R\u00e9-acteur reflect new ways of meeting business needs.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>2023<\/time>\n<h3>25 years of history<\/h3>\n<p>The organization celebrates its anniversary in Rouyn-Noranda with people who have contributed to its journey.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>2023 \u00e0 2025<\/time>\n<h3>The Vortex era with Groupe MISA<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-step\"><time>2025<\/time>\n<h3>A record delegation<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">CIM Connect Montr\u00e9al brings together 70 companies, including 23 from Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-world\">\n<p class=\"h48-kicker\">03 | International reach<\/p>\n<h2>Markets, partners and relationships around the world<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A story of openness and business ties beyond the region.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-alt\">\n<p class=\"h48-kicker\">04 | Missions<\/p>\n<h2>The missions that opened up markets<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Since 1998, 48e Nord International has supported businesses on trade, exploratory and hosting missions.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"h48-missions\">\n<li><time>1998<\/time>\n<div><strong>Chile and Peru:<\/strong> First trade mission with twenty companies.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>1999<\/time>\n<div><strong>Extemin, Arequipa, Peru:<\/strong> First Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue pavilion.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2002<\/time>\n<div><strong>Canadian Institute of Mining convention:<\/strong> First structured delegation from Quebec.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2004<\/time>\n<div><strong>CIM Edmonton, Expomin and MinExpo:<\/strong> Mining missions in Canada, Chile and the United States.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2005<\/time>\n<div><strong>SIAL Montr\u00e9al:<\/strong> Agri-food delegation of thirteen companies and organizations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2007<\/time>\n<div><strong>Extemin and SIAL:<\/strong> Mining and agri-food missions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2011<\/time>\n<div><strong>Exponor Chile, Extemin and Perumin:<\/strong> Market development in Latin America.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2014 \u00e0 2015<\/time>\n<div><strong>Vancouver, Africa and Argentina:<\/strong> Trade, exploratory and hosting missions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2024<\/time>\n<div><strong>CIM Connect Vancouver and SIAL Montr\u00e9al:<\/strong> Mining and agri-food missions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2025<\/time>\n<div><strong>CIM Connect Montr\u00e9al:<\/strong> Record delegation of seventy companies.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><time>2026<\/time>\n<div><strong>CIM Connect Vancouver:<\/strong> Trade mission from May 3 to 6.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-section h48-logos\">\n<p class=\"h48-kicker\">05 | Visual identity<\/p>\n<h2>Logos through the eras<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-logos-epoques.jpg\" alt=\"\u00c9volution de l\u2019identit\u00e9 visuelle\" \/><\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-alt\">\n<p class=\"h48-kicker\">06 | 25th anniversary<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A quarter century celebrated with family<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The original letters patent were presented, and the people who contributed to the organization\u2019s history were recognized.<\/p>\n<div class=\"h48-annivlogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-logo-25e.jpg\" alt=\"Logo du 25e anniversaire de 48e Nord International\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"h48-annivgrid\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-25e-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photographie du 25e anniversaire\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-25e-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Photographie du 25e anniversaire\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-25e-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Photographie du 25e anniversaire\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-25e-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"Photographie du 25e anniversaire\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-25e-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Photographie du 25e anniversaire\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-section\">\n<p class=\"h48-kicker\">07 | Board chairs<\/p>\n<h2>Those who chaired the board<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h48-people\">\n<article class=\"h48-person\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-president-mario-barrette.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait d\u2019archive de Mario Barrette\" \/>\n<h3>Mario Barrette<\/h3>\n<p>1998 to 2007<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-person\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-president-guillaume-marquis.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait d\u2019archive de Guillaume Marquis\" \/>\n<h3>Guillaume Marquis<\/h3>\n<p>2007 to 2014<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-person\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-president-eric-boucher.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait d\u2019\u00c9ric Boucher\" \/>\n<h3>\u00c9ric Boucher<\/h3>\n<p>2014 to 2016<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-person\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-president-pierre-matte.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait de Pierre Matte\" \/>\n<h3>Pierre Matte<\/h3>\n<p>2016 to 2021<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-person\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-president-daniel-misiano.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait de Daniel Misiano\" \/>\n<h3>Daniel Misiano<\/h3>\n<p>2021 to 2024<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"h48-person\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/histoire-president-eric-beaupre.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait d\u2019\u00c9ric Beaupr\u00e9\" \/>\n<h3>\u00c9ric Beaupr\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p>Since 2024<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"h48-cta\">\n<h2>Let\u2019s work together<\/h2>\n<p>Want to develop new markets? Our team is ready to support you.<\/p>\n<a class=\"h48-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/en\/contact\/\">Let\u2019s talk about your project<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px\">OUR PARTNERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-duotone-grayscale\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/developpement-economique-canada-quebec-fr.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/developpement-economique-canada-quebec-fr.png 306w, https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/developpement-economique-canada-quebec-fr-300x56.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-duotone-grayscale\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"253\" height=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gouvernement-quebec.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-937\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-duotone-grayscale\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/www.48inter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/commerce-international-quebec.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2856\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your compass to new markets since 1998. 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