Food processing equipment and sanitary stainless welding for Quebec processors
CFI Industries fabricates 304 and 316L stainless steel conveyors, performs sanitary welding and installs handling systems for Quebec microbreweries, distilleries, mills and food processing plants. MAPAQ compliance, polished finishes, CIP-washable design — all from one workshop.
Why Quebec processors choose CFI
Quebec food processing is a dense ecosystem: exploding microbreweries, craft distilleries, meat processors, niche mills, dairy processors. Technical requirements are uniform: washable surfaces, gap-free sanitary welding, MAPAQ-compliant materials, complete documentary traceability.
Our Saint-Bruno workshop fabricates structural steel for mining and sanitary stainless for food in parallel — with dedicated welding cells, separate tools to prevent cross-contamination, and welders specifically trained on sanitary orbital TIG welding.
Our client list includes microbreweries delivering across Quebec, award-winning distilleries, specialty mills and regional processors. They all share the same need: a local, reliable manufacturer who understands their regulatory constraints and delivers on time.
Our offering for the food processing sector
304/316L stainless conveyors
Modular food-grade belt conveyors, stainless roller conveyors, bucket elevators for vertical transfer of grain and dry ingredients. Designed for CIP (Clean-in-Place) washing, no dead corners, full material traceability.
Food-grade screw conveyors
Archimedean screws in 304 or 316L stainless for horizontal or inclined transfer of flour, malt, spent grain, dry ingredients. Food-grade seals, quick disassembly for cleaning. Compliant with Canadian Welding Bureau and MAPAQ standards.
Sanitary stainless welding (TIG/orbital)
TIG welding for 304 and 316L stainless with qualified procedures for food contact. Smooth welds, polished as needed (Ra ≤ 0.8 µm). Ideal for tanks, process piping, heat exchangers, fermentation tank supports.
Emergency mechanics for production
24/7 service: a stopped conveyor in the middle of a bottling or canning line is lost production. Quick repair, in-place sanitary welding, certified return to service. Response time 4-8 h depending on region.
Food processing sector challenges — and our responses
Are your welds compliant with MAPAQ requirements?
Yes. Qualified welding procedures (WPS) for 304 and 316L stainless, CWB-certified welders with TIG stainless endorsement, complete quality files delivered with each project. Sanitary polishing available (Ra ≤ 0.8 µm) on direct food-contact surfaces.
Can you design a CIP-washable system?
Yes — this is our standard for food processing. No dead corners, Tri-Clamp sanitary fittings, sanitary butterfly valves, minimum slope for drainage, visual inspection access. CIP validation procedure available on request.
Do you work with microbreweries?
Regularly — including Maltco (malt supplier) and several Saguenay and North Shore microbreweries. We understand the specific concerns: fermenters, tank supports, spent grain conveyors, malt and hop handling.
What's the lead time for a food processing project?
A medium-complexity custom stainless conveyor: 6 to 10 weeks from signature to commissioning, engineering included. Larger projects (full lines): plan 4-6 months. Free technical visit to scope the need.
Food processors who trust us
We work with Quebec food processors of all sizes, from craft producer to industrial processor:
- — Maltco (malt production, North Shore)
- — Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and North Shore microbreweries
- — Quebec distilleries (gin, whisky)
- — Independent mills (artisan flour)
- — Meat processors (pork and poultry integrators)
- — Dairy producers (receiving and transfer equipment)
Food processing project in planning?
Free technical visit to your plant. Detailed quote including qualified welding procedures, finishes and material certifications. Standard lead time 6-10 weeks.
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