Techo-Bloc ranks among Deloitte’s top managed companies in North America

By AI, Created 4:43 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Techo-Bloc has been recognized in Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club and says it now ranks among the top three players in its sector across North America. The Quebec-based outdoor products maker is expanding capacity in South Carolina and Chambly as it leans on a continental manufacturing and distribution network.

Why it matters: - Techo-Bloc’s Deloitte Platinum Club recognition signals operating strength for a North American manufacturer competing across Canada and the U.S. - The company says the honor reinforces a growth model built on in-house design, manufacturing, technology and training. - Learn more about Techo-Bloc

What happened: - Techo-Bloc was named to Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club on May 15, 2026. - The Quebec-based company says it now ranks among the top three players in its sector across North America. - Techo-Bloc designs and manufactures pavers and slabs for residential and commercial outdoor spaces. - The company is headquartered in Saint-Hubert, Quebec.

The details: - Techo-Bloc operates nine manufacturing plants and says it has about 1,000 employees. - The company’s manufacturing footprint spans Quebec, Ontario and several U.S. states. - A 10th facility is under construction in South Carolina. - Techo-Bloc also recently acquired a site in Chambly, Quebec, for future production. - Production capacity on both sides of the border, paired with select European suppliers, helps limit exposure to U.S. tariff volatility while keeping design consistent across markets. - The company distributes through a continental network of certified contractors and dealers. - Techo-Bloc was founded in 1989 and serves residential and commercial landscapes across Canada and the United States. - Techo-Bloc also makes retaining walls and other outdoor living products.

Between the lines: - Founder and President Charles Ciccarello framed the company’s structure as a deliberate break from the standard manufacturing model. - Techo-Bloc’s approach combines manufacturing, design, technology, marketing and culture under one roof. - The company reports an average executive leadership age of 38, and most executive directors have been with Techo-Bloc for more than a decade. - Techo-Bloc credits a proprietary internal management training program with developing mid-career employees into directors and operating leads. - That leadership pipeline has supported three decades of expansion under family ownership.

What’s next: - Techo-Bloc expects new capacity in South Carolina and Chambly to support its next phase of growth. - The company plans to keep leaning on its talent pipeline and design-led model as it expands. - Continued production growth across North America may further reduce supply-chain and tariff risk.

The bottom line: - Techo-Bloc is using scale, in-house capability and leadership development to strengthen its position as a North American outdoor products player.