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QUÉBEC CITY, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Norda Stelo today announces that Groupe Snef, through its engineering subsidiary Ekium, has made a strategic investment in the company. The investment positions the Québec-based consulting engineering firm as Groupe Snef’s North American platform and strengthens Norda Stelo’s ability to accelerate its growth in new markets, while preserving its identity, governance and Canadian roots.
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This strategic partnership marks a turning point for Norda Stelo, strengthening its position by combining its recognized expertise with the advanced capabilities of a major European group with more than 120 years of history. Norda Stelo will retain its headquarters in Québec City, its executive leadership team and an independent board of directors, maintaining the agility, client proximity and culture that define the firm.
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Founded in 1905 in Marseille, Groupe Snef is now one of the leading industrial groups operating in the energy, automation, and digital technology sectors. Its subsidiary Ekium is recognized for its expertise in industrial engineering, particularly in electrification, automation, and process decarbonization. Together, Groupe Snef and Ekium support industrial facilities across several strategic regions.
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Expanded Capabilities, Locally and Internationally
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“This strategic alliance with Groupe Snef will allow us to go faster and further. It broadens our access to markets, strengthens our execution capacity and brings us closer to our ambition of becoming a global leader in asset sustainability, while remaining fully in control of our strategy and corporate culture,” said Alex Brisson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norda Stelo.
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Access to Groupe Snef’s network creates concrete opportunities in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Latin America, while reinforcing Norda Stelo’s presence in North America.
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A Structuring Partnership Serving Industrial Transformation
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The partnership with Ekium will enhance Norda Stelo’s ability to support clients in the mining, metallurgy, energy and port sectors, all of which are experiencing strong growth in North America. By combining their complementary expertise, the companies will be able to offer an integrated approach across the full asset lifecycle with expanded capabilities in sustainable productivity and the energy transition.
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“Norda Stelo stands out for the quality of its teams and strategic vision. This alliance reflects a shared ambition for sustainable growth and long-term development in North America,” said Stéphane Corteel, Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Snef.
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The partnership underscores the strength of expertise developed in Québec and its relevance to some of the defining challenges of our time. Against a backdrop of shifting value chains and increasingly diversified economic partnerships, the announcement demonstrates how a Québec firm can attract a leading international partner while maintaining its independence.
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