Buying Local: Sanivac’s Commitment to Quebec-Based Partners
At Sanivac, pride in buying local is at the heart of our DNA. As a Quebec-based family business founded nearly 65 years ago, we have always relied on partnerships with local companies to grow and better serve our clients. For us, buying local is more than just a slogan—it’s a guiding principle that shapes our decisions, from equipment sourcing to community involvement. Let’s explore how this commitment to the local economy is reflected in our day-to-day operations, and how your support helps sustain an entire network of local contributors.
Our Local Suppliers: Showcasing Quebec Expertise
Sanivac has always prioritized local suppliers for its equipment and services. Working with Quebec businesses means we not only get products tailored to our needs, but we also directly support the province’s economy while promoting local know-how. Among our trusted partners
Our custom-built grease vacuum trucks – Made by VACFORCE
VACFORCE, a Quebec-based company and a Sanivac Group subsidiary, designs and builds our custom vacuum trucks to meet real-world operational demands. Thanks to their local expertise, we benefit from robust, high-performance vehicles built for Quebec’s harsh work conditions. Choosing VACFORCE means supporting local innovation while ensuring fleet reliability—a partner that shares our standards and reality.
Our Canadian-made restroom trailers and sanitary units
To ensure durable installations adapted to Quebec’s climate, we partnered with a Canadian manufacturer based in Toronto. This collaboration has added nearly 300 high-quality, custom-built trailers and restroom units to our fleet—products designed for comfort, durability, and on-site reliability.
Vehicle lettering by Saint-Clet Design – This Montérégie-based company specializes in large-format printing, vehicle wrapping, and custom graphics. They handle the branding on all our trucks, applying visuals directly at our facilities to ensure consistent design across our fleet, containers, and equipment. A nearby partner who understands and flawlessly executes our vision, season after season.
Sanivac’s online boutique – Powered by VNation
Based in Vaudreuil-Dorion, VNation is our trusted partner for branded apparel and uniforms. We’ve launched an online store allowing employees to easily order Sanivac-branded gear and accessories. This convenient, local service boosts team spirit while supporting Quebec’s textile industry.
Promotional items by Jordal
Located on Montreal’s North Shore, Jordal supplies our workwear and many of our promotional products. With their expertise in local printing, we equip our teams with durable, well-identified clothing suited to field conditions. Choosing Jordal helps us reinforce our professional image while supporting a respected Quebec-based company.
(And that’s just the beginning—many other local suppliers and subcontractors contribute to our daily success.)
Each of these collaborations reflects the same vision: to champion local expertise. By working hand-in-hand with these Quebec-based partners, Sanivac ensures that every element of our operations—from the largest truck to the smallest branded item—benefits from Quebec craftsmanship and quality. It’s a source of shared pride and a trust guarantee for our clients.
Corporate Gifts That Celebrate Local Artisans
Our commitment to local buying goes well beyond operations—it’s also how we recognize our clients, partners, and employees with meaningful gifts. That’s why we prioritize corporate gifts sourced from Quebec artisans.
Every year, we partner with local producers to offer authentic, heartfelt products. Maple syrup from Érablière du Nord, craft beer from Ô Quai des Brasseurs, hot sauces from La Pimenterie, gourmet items from Sucrerie de la Montagne—these are just a few examples of the locally made gifts we use to say thank you. Often personalized, these packages carry real symbolic value.
These aren’t just products—they tell a local story. They support Quebec artisans and share their craft through our network. It’s how we close the loop: when you choose Sanivac, you’re also supporting local businesses that matter to us. A local product is a gift of shared pride.
Beyond Business: A Commitment to Community
Supporting local goes hand-in-hand with Sanivac’s broader social responsibility. As a community-rooted company for three generations, we believe deeply in giving back and supporting causes that impact our region.
For years, we’ve proudly supported Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, a camp offering adapted summer programs for children with special needs. Through our ongoing partnership with the Arc-en-ciel program and the generosity of our team, we make significant donations each year to fund the specialized support these children need.
We also actively support the Paul-Leboeuf Foundation, which helps local families provide respite or access to specialized camps for their children. To reinforce this support, the Sanivac family launched an innovative internal donation program in 2020: each week, more than half of our employees voluntarily contribute a small amount from their paycheck (e.g., $1 or $2). While modest on its own, these micro-donations add up—turning into tens of thousands of dollars directly donated to the foundation. In May 2024, Sanivac employees proudly presented a $25,000 cheque to the foundation.
We are incredibly proud of our employees’ generosity and dedication. Their involvement proves that beyond our sanitation services, we are a big family dedicated to our community.
These community commitments are a core part of who we are. They reflect our belief that a local company’s success is most meaningful when it’s shared. By supporting initiatives like Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima and the Paul-Leboeuf Foundation, Sanivac gives back and helps those who need it most. It’s our way of thanking the community that has supported us all these years and contributing to a stronger future—right here in Quebec.
Thank You for Supporting a Local Family Business
Everything we achieve is made possible by you—our clients. By choosing a Quebec family business like Sanivac for your sanitation service needs, you are making a real commitment to local economic solidarity. Your trust and loyalty allow us to pursue our mission with passion while keeping a vast network of local businesses thriving.
Every time you choose Sanivac, you generate a ripple effect in the community: jobs maintained at local partner companies, production lines kept busy, artisans continuing their craft, and nonprofit organizations receiving vital support.
Your choice truly matters: it helps families work here, encourages innovation, and supports local initiatives that change lives.
We sincerely thank you. Sanivac’s success is a shared one—made possible by your continued support. Together, we go further.
