{"id":495,"date":"2022-09-19T08:21:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T12:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alto-design.com\/a-propos\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T16:38:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:38:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alto-design.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Product development firm
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We create exceptional products in close collaboration with our customers, whatever their sector of activity<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n

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We approach each project with empathy and mindfulness to deliver solutions that make a positive difference to people’s lives. Start-ups and large corporations alike work with us to bring tomorrow’s relevant solutions to life.<\/p>\n Discover our work<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Our story<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Founded in 1986 by industrial designer Mario Gagnon, Alto design has been the benchmark for industrial design in Quebec for several decades. Constantly evolving, this creative company collaborates with an extensive innovation ecosystem and sets the standard with its services and expertise.<\/p>\n

In 2015, at the completion of a mentoring and coaching process initiated in 2004, the organization announced the complete transfer of shareholding to three long-standing pillars: Patrick Mainville, bdi, Richard Par\u00e9, ing. and Marc-Andr\u00e9 Coutu, b. ing.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Alto design is one of the few agencies in its field to have successfully completed its leadership transfer and is pursuing its vision of perennity by appointing two new partners to the management team: M\u00e9lody Sue Myette (mechanical engineer) and Manuel L\u00e9veill\u00e9 (creative lead and senior industrial designer).<\/p>\n

“We’re shaping our future by creating new talent. The field of industrial design is constantly evolving, and these next-generation colleagues help us stay at the cutting edge of our discipline..” Patrick Mainville, President<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n

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CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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JOHN FORMON<\/h4>\r\n

Innovation Director, Cascades Tissue Group<\/p>\r\n

\u00ab Teamwork, expertise, professionalism and friendship were the ingredients of success when Alto collaborated with Cascades to develop and launch 9 new products that continue to support Cascades financial goals. As a veteran of product development for 40 years, I highly recommend Alto. \u00bb<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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S\u00c9BASTIEN CHAPDELAINE<\/h4>\r\n

R&D Vice-President, Genepoc, Meridian Bioscience<\/p>\r\n

\u00ab Since 2012, Alto has been a key partner for GenePOC in the design of the Revogene instrument, which won a Red Dot award for design excellence. From the very first meeting, we were impressed by Alto’s customer-focused approach, commitment and speed of execution. \u00bb<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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SYLVAIN TURCOT<\/h4>\r\n

DG, VKI Technologies, Keurig<\/p>\r\n

\u00ab Alto Design is an excellent partner for the development of our innovations. Our association has generated many successes, and there’s more to come! \u00bb<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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PHILIPPE JEAN<\/h4>\r\n

Senior Director Development, Skate & Prosharp, Bauer<\/p>\r\n

\u00ab We worked with Alto to create a new product, and the collaboration was a real success. Their ability to listen carefully to our needs, combined with their creativity, enabled us to develop innovative solutions perfectly suited to our market and target audience. \u00bb<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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THIERRY PAG\u00c9<\/h4>\r\n

Director of operations and executive vice-president, Medtech<\/p>\r\n

\u00ab Alto’s expertise, commitment and capacity for innovation are invaluable assets for the design of medical products. It was a real pleasure to work with this team. \u00bb<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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CARL BLANCHET<\/h4>\r\n

Senior Advisor \u2013 Innovation, SD, Strategy<\/p>\r\n

\u00ab Alto and its team of experts are synonymous with commitment, dedication and action. Their expertise and innovative approach has consistently led our projects to high-impact innovations. \u00bb<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n