Located in the heart of the village of Saint-Damasse, Beva Pack offers a full range of can formats and types, enabling companies to prepare, package and label their private label beverages. This small plant impresses with the scope of its operations, which stretch from coast to coast in both Canada and the United States, as well as its specialist know- how in co-packing.
Initially focused on coffee-specific food processing, the company, under the leadership of Lorena Meneses, has strategically pivoted towards the production of canned liquids, demonstrating a remarkable ability to adapt to changing market realities and quickly translate trends into tangible offerings. This strategic positioning has enabled Beva Pack to distinguish itself as a key player in the sector in Quebec.
However, the entrepreneur has had to navigate considerable challenges, including obtaining finance and the need to ‘prove herself twice’; as an immigrant woman with no established history in Quebec. These obstacles, often exacerbated in rural areas, threaten the survival of innovative businesses. The intervention of the SADC Saint-Hyacinthe Acton, as a key player in economic development, proved decisive. The SADC has demonstrated its ability to adapt its support beyond a simple financial contribution. It provided essential strategic and human support, listening carefully to the specific needs of the business. By valuing flexibility and accepting intelligent risks, the SADC has enabled Beva Pack to consolidate its growth and diversify its product offering.
The use of mentoring and ongoing training, recommended by the SADC, helped reduce costly mistakes and accelerate the company’s trajectory. Beva Pack has been able to innovate thanks to its agility, demonstrating cutting-edge technical expertise. Part of the company’s success lies in maintaining strategic flexibility to respond to change and in continually adapting its product offering. Beva Pack’s story is a perfect illustration of how the SADC, with its in-depth knowledge of the realities on the ground, deploys local growth strategies, thereby strengthening a community’s resilience and economy.