D & G Inc. is a manufacturer that specializes in welding and assembly. The company was founded in 1979 by Yvan and Yves Desmarais, along with their cousin Serge Gagné and with the support of their mother Gisèle. Starting from humble beginnings in their home garage, D & G Inc. developed a solid reputation based on the quality of its workmanship and dedication to integrity.
As the company expanded over the years, D & G Inc. invested in new technologies such as welding robots, and in 1996, moved to a spacious 60,000 square foot plant. The company continued to invest, with a $1.5 million purchase of high-tech machinery for sheet metal transformation.
Yvan Desmarais, the company’s vice-president, had a passion for aviation since he was 19, which he shared with his business partners. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and Yvan’s flying experience, the team began construction of the first prototype of a highly secure plane, both on wheels and floats. After many successful test flights, the necessary flying hours were accumulated by June 7th, 2001 and a special flying certificate was issued. The company continued to innovate and work on the plane, with the dream of creating a solid, durable, and easy-to-build aircraft.