{"id":660,"date":"2024-07-25T14:08:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T18:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dev.antirouille.com.web2.sogetel.net\/a-propos\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:28:32","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row hero-section-inner-pages height_medium color_alternate with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1920\" data-img-height=\"1280\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Application.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-content-overlay)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_60e9caca us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">About Metropolitan<br \/>\nRust Proofing<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row row-histoire-valeurs row-responsive-1024 no-padding-bottom height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_7-5 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our <span class=\"red\">history<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In 1976, brothers Bruno and Laurier St-Onge founded Metropolitain Rustproofing. Success was immediate. The company quickly expanded across Quebec, opening multiple locations and earning the trust of thousands of customers. Over the years, a new generation has taken over, ensuring the company\u2019s continued growth and long-term stability.<\/p>\n<p>Driven by a culture of innovation, Metropolitain Rustproofing continuously improves its products in collaboration with scientific partners. The company has also adapted its services to meet modern needs by offering rustproofing treatments for hybrid and electric vehicles, in addition to gasoline-powered vehicles. More than 200 dedicated employees contribute every day to the company\u2019s evolution, maintaining the same commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antirouille M\u00e9tropolitain est une entreprise familiale qui ne vend pas de franchises.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Les propri\u00e9taires d\u2019Antirouille M\u00e9tropolitain d\u00e9tiennent \u00e0 100 % toutes nos succursales, qui sont chacune dirig\u00e9es par un directeur salari\u00e9. Aussi, nous ne vendons pas de droits de franchise. Toute nouvelle succursale sera fond\u00e9e, exploit\u00e9e et poss\u00e9d\u00e9e par Antirouille M\u00e9tropolitain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_a640122a us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Mission<\/h3>\n<p>Antirouille M\u00e9tropolitain aims to become the leader in automotive body protection in Quebec, with a production-driven approach focused on meeting customer expectations and delivering service that builds long-term customer loyalty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Vision<\/h3>\n<p>To be leaders in automotive body protection by growing the company to its full potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Values<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Service<\/li>\n<li>Expertise<\/li>\n<li>Integrity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row row-responsive-1024 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_7-5 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_60e9caca us_animate_this has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-20-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column style-h2-smaller\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"bold\">From yesterday&#8230;<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The story of Antirouille M\u00e9tropolitain began in 1975, when Ovide St-Onge, a retired mechanic from Saint-Louis-de-France near Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, decided to find a solution to the rust attacking vehicles. Using his many years of experience in the automotive industry, he developed a mineral oil-based rustproofing treatment and built the first treatment ramp in his garage.<br \/>\nAs demand quickly grew, his sons Bruno and Laurier St-Onge joined him. In 1976, they officially founded Antirouille M\u00e9tropolitain. During the very first season, more than 1,300 vehicles were treated in the small family garage.<\/p>\n<p>The company continued to expand with the opening of a second location in Quebec City in 1981. In 1986, the product was patented, and the company partnered with the Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Trois-Rivi\u00e8res (UQTR) and the Centre de recherche industrielle du Qu\u00e9bec to continuously improve its technology.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the business evolved and passed on to a new generation of leadership. In 2013, a new head office was inaugurated in Trois-Rivi\u00e8res to support the company\u2019s growth. In 2015, Jean-Luc St-Onge and Manuel Champoux became the owners of the company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row row-responsive-1024 has-border-radius-top height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_5-7 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column style-h2-smaller\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"bold\">&#8230;to today<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>After now than 50 years of expertise, Antirouille M\u00e9tropolitain has become a leader in rust proofing in Quebec. Today, the company operates 16 locations and protects more 225,000 vehicles every year from corrosion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_60e9caca us_animate_this has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Antirouille-Metropolitain-2014_F-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row row-certifications height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our <span class=\"red\">certifications<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:var(--space-l-2xl)\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row row-responsive-1200 via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_60e9caca logo us_animate_this align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/caa-certification.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/caa-certification.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/caa-certification-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/caa-certification-1024x250.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"style-h4 bold\">Why choose an CAA-QC approved auto repair service centre?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>To receive the CAA-Quebec Approved Garage certification, Metropolitan Rust Proofing is evaluated according to rigorous criteria such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the competence of its staff;<\/li>\n<li>the use of equipment adapted to your needs;<\/li>\n<li>strict quality control;<\/li>\n<li>a genuine concern for the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This certification demonstrates our ability to offer you the best possible service. By conducting customer surveys, CAA-Qu\u00e9bec enables us to continually optimize our practices. This major Automobile association has awarded Metropolitan Rust Proofing several marks of excellence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caaquebec.com\/en\">caaquebec.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:var(--space-l-2xl)\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row row-responsive-1200 via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_60e9caca logo us_animate_this align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.antirouille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/carfax-certification.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Certifi\u00e9 Carfax\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"style-h4 bold\">Why choose a CARFAX-certified garage?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Doing business with a CARFAX-certified garage offers greater transparency, reliability, and peace of mind, since it allows you to have a documented maintenance history of your vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About Metropolitan Rust Proofing Our history In 1976, brothers Bruno and Laurier St-Onge founded Metropolitain Rustproofing. 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