Collaborative innovation at the heart of the latest Les Affaires Special Report on Innovation

In a demanding economic climate, innovation remains a vital lever for ensuring the growth and competitiveness of Quebec businesses. It is with this in mind that Les Affaires dedicated a special feature to collaborative innovation, highlighting organizations that choose to leverage collaboration to innovate more effectively.

the Texion communications team

Communications Team

Collaborative innovation at the heart of the latest Les Affaires Special Report on Innovation

In a demanding economic climate, innovation remains a vital lever for ensuring the growth and competitiveness of Quebec businesses. It is with this in mind that Les Affaires dedicated a special feature to collaborative innovation, highlighting organizations that choose to leverage collaboration to innovate more effectively.

the Texion communications team

Communications Team

We are proud to highlight the participation of our President and CEO, Frédéric-Charles Boisvert, in this feature, alongside David Bastrash, General Manager of Zéro-C, a key partner of TEXION. 

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Article 1 - Innovation is better done together 

This first article focuses on the foundations of collaborative innovation and its concrete benefits for businesses. It highlights how collaboration helps reduce risks, pool resources, and access complementary expertise that has become essential in an increasingly complex technological environment. 

Frédéric-Charles Boisvert emphasizes the importance of not innovating in a vacuum and relying on external partners to accelerate projects, better manage uncertainty, and maximize the chances of success. The article also underscores the central role of human relations, governance, and clear objectives in any collaborative innovation initiative. 

Article 2 - Zéro-C and Texion: A collaboration creating 40 jobs in Montérégie

The second article presents a concrete case study of collaboration between Zéro-C and TEXION. What was initially intended to be a plant expansion project turned into a true collaborative innovation journey. 

Through an approach focused on shop-floor observation, co-creation with teams, and agility, we supported Zéro-C in optimizing its manufacturing processes. This collaboration led to a significant increase in production capacity, reduced operational vulnerability, and implemented custom solutions aligned with the day-to-day reality of the plant. 

A Shared Vision of Innovation 

Through these two articles, Les Affaires highlights a vision of innovation that mirrors our own. An innovation rooted in the field, driven by collaboration, and focused on concrete, sustainable results. At TEXION, this approach guides every one of our interventions and partnerships. 

👉 To learn more, we invite you to read both articles online on Les Affaires website and to pick up the print version of the Special Feature on Innovation to discover all the content and perspectives presented. 

We warmly thank Les Affaires for this wonderful platform and for highlighting collaborative innovation in Quebec.