For many long years, Éric Veilleux and Maxime Tremblay had dreamed of developing a hazardous material management software program with a new and innovative approach. At last, in the year 1999, the two partners saw an opportunity and went into action. Both decided to leave their respective positions, amalgamating both their dreams and their first names to form a company named Maerix.
2000 - Up & Running in Saint-Eustache
Having set themselves up rudimentary premises in Saint-Eustache in the province of Quebec, the two accomplices went into full swing on the creative process of the Sym2dut software program. The work hours were long and hard, but when the first clients showed interest, they were immediately blown away by the novel software that had been created. By the end of the year, companies were already using Sym2dut to manage their MSDS needs.
2001 - The Sainte-Adele Chapter
In the Spring of 2001, Maerix establishes temporary headquarters in the city of Sainte-Adele while waiting for the renovation of new premises in La Rolland Business Park, a Technology Park that lies on the historical site of the old Rolland Papermill. As the waters of the nearby Riviere du Nord kept flowing strongly and constantly, so did the number of clients. Sym2dut is upgraded to better versions and several major enhancements are made to the software.
2002 - The Birth of Smaat
Settled in their new location since april 12th 2002, Éric and Maxime get started on another "old" project. The Smaat software dreams turn into reality and Smaat becomes the third Environmental Health & Safety management software in Maerix's product range.
2003 - A Healthy Growth Pattern
The year 2003 sees a continuous increase in the number of customers and satisfied users. Maerix adds a new service to its repertoire: data entry and Material Safety Data Sheet updates. The Maerix team grows. Well-known Canadian employers chose Sym2dut as their preferred method of MSDS management.
2004 - Change in administration
Maxime leaves the company for new challenges ... It’s the beginning of significant changes in the way Maerix does business.
2005 - Maerix worldwide !
Maerix switches to SaaS mode (Software as a Service), hires qualified employees and aquires cutting edge computer systems in order to render all applications available on the internet.
2006 - Globalization
Thanks to major investments and changes, Maerix lands its first international client. The following years prove that Maerix has the knowledge and expertise to secure a prominent place around the globe.
2007 - Sustained growth
With sustained growth, being attentive to our valued customers needs and major investments, Maerix start the new adventure of custom development. Our goal is to eliminate monster Excel spreadsheets in businesses.
2008 - Socially responsible
Maerix as been aware, since the beginning, of its impact on the environment and decided to get involved in protecting a fragile ecosystem unique in Quebec. Thus, not only did the clearcutting cease but it also allowed the company to capture the equivalent of its greenhouse gas emissions.
2009 - Maerix’s 10th anniversary
Maerix crossed another milestone by celebrating its 10th anniversary and prepares to make 2010 its biggest year ever !