STAS Inc. is a Canadian based company specialized in the development, fabrication and commercialisation of process equipment for the global aluminium industry for 35 years. Our head office is located in Chicoutimi, in the Saguenay Lac St-Jean region, one of the world capitals for aluminium production.
The equipment offered by STAS is covering various segments of the aluminium industry:
• Casthouse technologies and metal treatment processes, which include world-leading technologies such as the ACD (Aluminium Compact Degasser), the RFI (Rotary Flux Injector), the AIR (Aluminum In-line Refiner), the TAC (Treatment of Aluminium in Crucible), the DBF (Deep Bed Filtration), the IGDC (Inert Gas Dross Cooler), the ACS (Aluminium Crucible Skimmer), the BSI 3D (Billet Surface Inspection). Recently, we added also the ACF (Advanced compact Filter) to our portefolio, thanks to a development partnership with Rio Tinto.
• Molten metal handling technologies, which include crucible cleaners, siphon tube cleaners and crucible preheating systems.
• Aluminium solidification technologies, which include the ICS (Ingot Casting System) and the SCS (Sow Casting Systems).
• Smelter technologies, which include the STARprobe™, the Pot Ramming Machine, fume hoods to reduce HF emissions, anode positioning systems, anode stub inspection ASIS3D, anode butt inspection ABIS3D, Anode Rod Laser Marking and Tracking systems.
• Laboratory equipment dedicated to the control and characterisation of raw materials for the primary aluminium industry.
• Automation and robotics, which includes programming (levels 0 to 5), process control, plant support, training, secondment of staff. The team is made up of about twenty professionals with a recognized expertise in many fields from the start-up of single machines to the programming standards in major projects.
• Engineering, which includes feasibility studies, design/detail/installation engineering, project management, safety and ergonomic reviews, design of custom‑made equipment, R&D in new technologies, etc. Our engineering personnel ranks amongst the most experienced in all fields (mechanical, electrical, automation, industrial).
With hundreds of equipment units installed in nearly 40 countries, we are proud to be a leading supplier for the global aluminium industry.
Why
Accelerate the progress of producers of the industrial sector to have a positive and lasting impact on society.
BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)
Create from A to Z an efficient and intelligent factory for producers in the industrial sector.
Values
Our work is guided by the values of respect, creativity, enjoyment, family and customer satisfaction
We provide our employees with working conditions respecting their needs, such as work-family balance.
Impact
We strive to make a real difference for our customers, our industry, and our communities. Our work is guided by the meaning we give it and by our desire to contribute to something greater than ourselves. We care not only about the results we deliver for our customers, but also about the positive impact we create for society, because every action matters. At STAS, success is measured by the concrete outcomes we generate and the lasting value we leave behind.
Boldness
We value the courage to take action and the willingness to try. Our intrapreneurial spirit drives us to take initiative, learn quickly, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth. We encourage new ideas, even when they challenge the status quo. At STAS, boldness is the driving force that enables us to innovate and evolve.
Together
We believe success is built collectively. By collaborating and sharing our strengths, we create an environment where cooperation becomes a driver of efficiency and innovation. At STAS, achievements become even more meaningful when they are shared. Loyalty, solidarity, and a shared sense of responsibility allow us to overcome challenges and celebrate every victory together.
Passion
For us, passion is an essential driver of performance and engagement. It is reflected in the energy we bring to our projects, the standards we set for ourselves, and the enthusiasm we share with others. Taking pride in work well done allows us to inspire those around us and create an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best.