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Marie-France Giroux Joins Micom Laboratories’ Team!

Marie-France Giroux joins Micom Laboratories’ team!

We are delighted to officially announce the arrival of Marie-France Giroux, who joined our team in January as an administrative assistant. With over 30 years of experience, she brings exceptional expertise and dedication that will strengthen our team.

Background and Experience

Marie-France has a wealth of experience in property management and administrative support. She truly forged her skills in the field of construction, particularly for the Nunavik and Nunavut regions. For 12 years, she held the position of administrative coordinator, a role in which she developed and honed numerous skills.

Recognized Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Her sense of responsibility
  • Her ability to prioritize
  • Resourcefulness
  • Quick and precise execution
  • Results-oriented work
  • Discretion

A Key Role at Micom Laboratories

Since her arrival, Marie-France has quickly established herself as a key member of our team. With her ambition and professionalism, she is determined to become the central administrative hub of our material testing laboratory and actively contribute to its success.

A Life Full of Passions

In addition to her professional skills, Marie-France has many other passions. A motorcyclist for ten years, she owns a Harley, of which she is very proud. She also loves boats and is a great animal lover, sharing her life with her almost 10-year-old cat, Capuccine. Last but not least, she enjoys good dinners with friends, accompanied by red wine, another of her passions.

A Personal Touch

To add a personal touch, Marie-France has no sense of direction. She recalls with humour the times she has led people astray by giving them directions.

We’re delighted to have Marie-France on our team. Her passion for her work and her commitment to her colleagues make her an invaluable asset to Micom Laboratories.

Please join us in welcoming her and celebrating her arrival. Together, let’s continue to make Micom Laboratories a dynamic place where material testing is performed to the highest standards of quality and precision.

Welcome, Marie-France!

Michel Comtois

Michel Comtois

Michel Comtois is an accomplished founder and CEO of Micom Laboratories Inc., an ISO/IEC 17025 (2017) A2LA-accredited independent laboratory specializing in product and material testing services. Before establishing Micom Laboratories in 1999, Michel, who also holds a Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry, gained extensive experience over a 14-year tenure managing departments spanning physical chemistry, physics, mechanical and material testing in research and contract laboratories. This exposure granted him a profound understanding of the intricacies of development and material testing processes.

In addition to his practical experience, Michel has played influential roles on various voluntary technical committees. He notably, served as the chairperson for CAN/CGSB 44.227 and the Head of the Canadian Delegation for ISO TC 136. He also contributed to the following technical committees: CAN/CGSB 44.229, CAN/CGSB 44.232, ANSI/BIFMA X5.1, ANSI/BIFMA X5.5, ANSI/BIFMA X5.6, ANSI/BIFMA X 5.9 ANSI/BIFMA X5.11, ISTA Certification Council.

Leveraging his unique expertise, he has led Micom Laboratories to become a renowned name in its niche, now operating out of a 16,000-square-foot test facility in Montreal, Canada, and serving a diverse customer base with an array of material and product testing services. Follow Michel on LinkedIn

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