Who are we?

About us

Techsol Marine transforms the world’s currents

Since 1996, Techsol Marine, a Canadian company with international reach, has outfitted more than 600 ships from 35 countries.

Our experts work hard to offer you customized solutions to meet the highest energy and environmental standards. Our multidisciplinary team of 100 employees pays close attention to your needs so it can provide personalized service that lets you secure your ecosystems while making operations management easier.

25th
anniversary

Driven by innovation

Like many success stories, Techsol Marine’s founder, Claude Messiaen, had humble beginnings in the basement of his Quebec City home. An engineering officer with the Canadian Coast Guard for nearly 20 years, Mr. Messiaen left that job with a clear vision of advancing the marine industry by centralizing and automating ship monitoring systems.

In the early 2000s, Techsol Marine experienced sustained growth by offering the complete integration of power distribution systems, propulsion systems, consoles, navigation equipment, and more.

A few years later, Mr. Messiaen handed over the company to Dutch interests. Techsol Marine continued its journey, even though there were sometimes pitfalls along the way. For a few years, employees had to be resilient and pull together to keep the ship afloat.

In 2019, Ocean Group and François Lessard acquired Techsol Marine, making the company 100% Canadian again.

Even today, each system is proudly designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested at Techsol Marine’s head office in Quebec City.

Our commitment

As a leader in the integration of electrical and electronic systems for the marine sector, Techsol Marine develops engineering solutions that are safe, reliable, and innovative. It provides its clients with efficiency and agility, thanks to the essential contributions of its most important resource: its employees.

Our vision

Techsol Marine intends to continue its development in the North American and international markets with the objective of becoming a world reference in marine electrotechnology services. It prides itself on its renowned expertise and customer satisfaction, both of which are key to its success.

Our values

Creativity and innovation

Imagination lets us push our boundaries. We are ingenious.

Synergy and team spirit

Individual commitment helps build team success. We share ideas to share our successes.

Integrity and respect

Differences are an asset, and we all need to take advantage of them. We value loyalty and celebrate honesty.

Excellence

High-quality products and services are a must. We are professionals.

Safety and environment

Health, safety, and the environment are top priorities. We are helping build the world of tomorrow.

Future-oriented

We connect ships to the future with smart electrical systems and digitalization.

Our team

François Lessard

François Lessard

President

With his extensive experience in project and personnel management, François has an extraordinary vision for the future. Knowing how to lead his people to excellence, he looks to the future of Techsol Marine with contagious, unconcealed enthusiasm.

Marc Bergeron

Marc Bergeron

Director of Operations

A great leader who has developed a keen expertise in management, Marc analyzes the organization’s performance with passion and intelligence. He shares his knowledge with his colleagues while ensuring that our products are flawless and our projects run smoothly.

Stéphane Caouette

Stéphane Caouette

Director of Production

An accomplished team player, Stéphane is recognized for his expertise in shipbuilding and ship repair as well as his ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. His availability and experience allow him to successfully manage the work of our teams on site.

Pierre-Marc Fiset

Pierre-Marc Fiset

Director of Human Resources

Pierre-Marc is a true growth driver who knows how to leverage the strengths of our team to achieve exceptional results. His collaborative approach and ability to mobilize energy create an environment that fosters growth, learning and excellence.

Sébastien Royal

Sébastien Royal

Director of Major Accounts

Sébastien has extensive technical expertise in the design and installation of electrical ecosystems. His multidisciplinary skills allow him to see every phase of a project so that our bids are made on time and on budget.