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Between the 1950s and 1970s, the rapid growth of the road transport industry in France led to a growing demand for hot meals for truck drivers traveling long distances. Roadside rest stops began offering hot meals, but quickly faced a challenge: they couldn’t provide ready-to-serve meals at any time without compromising on taste and food quality.

The solution was the creation of Régéthermie. Meals were prepared in advance and kept warm under a metal cloche with embers placed on top. This method maintained the food's temperature without drying it out, preserving its taste and texture.

Today, this same principle lives on in the equipment developed by Régéthermic Canada.

Founded in Québec in 1969, Régéthermic was a pioneer in introducing the first meal distribution and rethermalization systems in North America, under the “Régéthermic” brand manufactured in France.

Located in Varennes, Québec since 1986, Régéthermic Canada operates from modern facilities that include administrative offices, a showroom, service trucks, and a warehouse for manufacturing, spare parts, and inventory. Service is handled by our own in-house technicians, available at all times for emergency interventions.

In 1998, the company became Régéthermic Canada Inc., specializing in the distribution of professional kitchen equipment, primarily for healthcare centers and other institutions. Régéthermic Canada has represented several major companies in the industry, including:

Kitchen Equipment Suppliers: Antonee (current partner for stainless steel kitchen equipment) Regethermic France (rethermalization) Socamel (rethermalization) Electro-Calorique (rethermalization) Acfri (rapid blast chillers) Prochef (stainless steel kitchen equipment)

Institutional Dishware Brands: Seltman Germany, Kendrick Johnson, Temptech, Retherma, G.E.T., Cameo, Duralux, Homer-Laughlin, Pillivuyt, Doyon Cuisine, Dinex, and many others.

In 2003, Régéthermic Canada obtained the exclusive representation of the French company Electro-Calorique, specialized in the manufacturing of meal distribution and rethermalization systems using thermo-conduction technology. This method delivers optimal food quality by transferring energy directly into the food, without relying on forced air, thus preserving better taste and texture.

In 2009, Régéthermic Canada became the official Canadian distributor for the French company Socamel, a leader in meal distribution and rethermalization using convection technology. Despite strong competition, we successfully carried out installations in both Ontario and Québec by offering solutions best suited to the specific needs of each client, thanks to the complementarity of the two technologies.

In 2016, backed by 50 years of expertise in the sector, Régéthermic Canada took a new step by becoming a manufacturer. The goal: to offer clients local products, of higher quality, and with shorter delivery times.

In collaboration with Les Plastiques Opto in Longueuil, Régéthermic Canada developed a unique line of dishware optimized for food rethermalization, delivering high-performance results.

In 2017, Régéthermic Canada continued its growth as a manufacturer with the launch of an ambitious and groundbreaking project: the design and production of a compact, fully modular meal assembly line called TANGO. Named after the dance for its rhythm and coordination, the TANGO line is ergonomic, LEAN, and completely modular.

To bring this project to life, Régéthermic Canada developed a world-first refrigeration unit, delivering performance that exceeds all current market standards. The first TANGO units were delivered in 2023 and are already in operation in the majority of Maisons des aînés across Québec, with outstanding success.

In 2024, Régéthermic Canada committed to an eco-friendly approach by developing a line of fully compostable dishware, replacing traditional single-use, disposable, and recyclable products.