September 1939, the invasion of Poland by the German army marked the beginning of the Second World War. In October 1940, Sorel Industries Ltd enter into production in record time.  Founded by Joseph Simard, Sorel Industries will be put into operation in February 1941. It will be the only production center of artillery equipment in North America, where we proceeded to the manufacture of weapons from their raw material.  In July 1941, the first 25 pounds (11 kg) cannons are delivered to the Government of Canada. In 1942, Sorel Industries obtained a contract for manufacturing shells of eight inches (20 cm) and naval guns of four-inch (10 cm), which has necessitated the expansion of the plant.  At the height of production in 1943, Sorel Industries Ltd account 3 000 employees.

To supply our international customers with high quality steel forgings by using the flexibility afforded by our integrated forge which combines craftsmanship with advanced technology.  Sorel Forge, strong of its modernization program, has grown into the largest producer of open die forgings in Canada. In-house melting, forging, heat treating, machining, testing and inspection facilities provide the flexibility of producing a highly diversified range of forged products, weighing up to 59 000 pounds, (27 000 kg) to the most exacting customer specifications.  A forging company for over 70 years and a strong commitment to technology, have earned Sorel Forge an excellent reputation, amongst the leaders in the open die forging industry.

Our strategy to grow our business means building on current strenghts and seeking new market opportunities   While we are driving ahead with improvements in cost competitiveness and productivity to position Sorel Forge as one of the lowest-cost producers in the world, we are equally focused on developing the global markets for our traditional and most profitable products.