Serving retailers and
manufacturers of hardware and residential building materials

Since 1940, we have been advocating, informing, training, engaging and supporting
our member companies in a fast-moving sector

1 000+
member companies
55 000+
full-time employees
20 M+
square feet
25 G $
in combined revenue
AQMAT EN DIRECT
TUESDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:15 AM


A weekly 15- to 30-minute live show, hosted by Richard Darveau. Expert guests, member executives, and clear-cut opinions. We defend the interests of Quebec's hardware and building materials community — no detours.

NEXT EPISODE
June 16 — Launch
PLATFORMS

Launch — live from the Swing estival

Episode 1 · June 16 · 8:15 a.m.

Opening or closing on stat holidays?

Episode 2 · June 23 · 8:15 a.m.

 

Coming soon/h3>

Episode 3 · June 30

Social wall

 

Events and training calendar

Members-only resourcescoming soon
 

Official documents

By-laws, audited financial statements, strategic plan, Code of Best Practices (in development), and more.

Legal and regulatory monitoring

Laws and regulations affecting our industry, directory of active grant programs, management guides and frequently asked questions (FAQ) about AQMAT and the industry.

Members directory

Detailed contact information for member companies and their key representatives.

Publications

Quarterly printed Magazine AQMAT, the AQMAT Hebdo electronic newsletter, and more.

Industry statistics

Market-share mapping across the industry, average basket price and short-term forecasts on market fluctuations, and more — delivered through two complementary tools: the Portrait de famille and the Périscope.

Economic Benefits

Discounts and preferred rates through approximately ten partner firms, including services in the following areas: credit card processing fees, group insurance, credit insurance, workplace accident prevention, cybersecurity, and more.