Clément Hudon: a company president who listens to his customers.

Trévi: your guarantee for outstanding quality.

Trévi's leadership position in the pool and spa market is due first and foremost to the superior quality of its products. But it's also a reflection of the emphasis its founder, Clément Hudon, has always placed on customer satisfaction.

Faced with installation and durability problems in pools from Canadian and American suppliers and receiving little response to his recommendations for improvements, Hudon decided to add a new dimension to the company: the manufacture of swimming pools.

In 1992, Trévi acquired its first manufacturing facility from Piscines Citadelle and launched a research and development center. The second plant, purchased from Piscines Dauphin in 1996, allowed the firm to increase its annual production capacity to some 15,000 units. Customer needs and productivity considerations have since determined Trévi's manufacturing processes, which blend the workmanship of experienced craftspeople with advanced technologies and leading edge manufacturing processes. For example, an order taken in-store is forwarded to the plant by computer along with a list of customer specifications and requirements. Specialized software is then used to treat the request and the order is put into production. If necessary, it can be carried out in less than 24 hours.

The firm continued its expansion with the acquisition in 1992 of Piscines Val-Mar, introducing high-end options into its product range. In addition to prefabricated above-ground and in-ground pools, Trévi could now offer sprayed concrete pools. Today, customers are sure to find a pool that suits their needs at Trévi, along with the best warranty in the industry.

Exclusive and rigorous customer care has always been a Trévi priority. With several stores in the greater metropolitan region, Trévi serves Montreal-area customers with its own installation teams. Elsewhere in the province, Trévi has developed a distribution network that adheres to the quality standards that distinguish the firm.

Meanwhile, large manufacturing capacity and high quality standards have enabled Trévi to make its products available through recognized industry dealers and distributors, in Canada, the United States and Europe, under the "Trévi" and "Océan" trademarks..

The year 2004 builds on changes introduced in 2002, when Trévi underwent major administrative and financial restructuring. The firm has gone on to achieve a strong balance sheet with substantial capital injections from both public and private investors. Pierre Mantha, FCA, joined the firm as shareholder and Chair of its Board of Directors, which is made up of experienced administrators. Trévi does business with RBC Royal Bank, its principal banker, as well as BNP Paribas for oversees transactions and the National Bank of Canada for customer financing.

Over the years, Trévi has succeeded in recruiting a team of people who share the innovative vision of its president and support Trévi's commitment to customer satisfaction. Today, Clément Hudon leads a group of over 250 collaborators and partners who work together to ensure the success of the firm. And nobody is surprised to see him on site during pool installations, greeting everyone and sharing technical tips!