A new business on the rise: Plomberie F. Drouin Inc.

The CAE is proud to feature a new local business! Plomberie F. Drouin Inc. officially started operations on March 3, 2025, stepping up to meet the growing demand for residential and commercial plumbing services.

A dream come true

With 15 years’ experience, Francis Drouin, a passionate and skilled plumber, decided it was time for a new challenge: launching his own business. After more than a year of careful planning—analyzing opportunities, fine-tuning his business model and ensuring every detail was in place—his vision finally came to life.

Essential support for a strong start

Francis received valuable support from the CAE, in particular through the Understanding the Numbers Better training course and through financing, including a Youth Strategy loan. With this boost, he was able to invest in key equipment to deliver top-quality service from day one.

“The CAE loans helped me get off to a stronger start. The financing process was straightforward and efficient, and I got quick answers to all my questions. As for the training, it really taught me the importance of understanding my numbers and managing working capital to make better decisions,” said Francis.

High demand right from the start!

Just days after opening, Plomberie F. Drouin Inc. is already in high demand, offering a wide range of expert plumbing services:

✅ Piping installation
✅ Repair and maintenance
✅ Water heater replacements
✅ Drain unclogging
✅ Leak detection

A promising future

Now his own boss, Francis is enjoying the freedom entrepreneurship, even though he still needs to juggle administration and scheduling—a natural part of any new business journey.

His vision? To become the gold standard for plumbing in the region by scaling up his team to five employees and eventually integrating a materials recovery or recycling process to reduce his environmental footprint.

Need a reliable, experienced plumber?

Contact Plomberie F. Drouin Inc. today by visiting the company’s website or Facebook page!