Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Sainte-Justine, Quebec
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Since 1975
Rotobec manufactures heavy equipment attachments and material handling equipment, including grapples, rotators, and knuckleboom loaders, with a focus on hydraulic rotation systems. The company is headquartered in Sainte-Justine, Quebec, Canada, and was founded in 1975. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026, the company marked 40 years of operations in the United States.
Rotobec at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1975
Headquarters
Sainte-Justine, Quebec
Import activity
249
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
249
Named foreign suppliers
25
Top origins
China · Canada · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R.
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Rotobec.
What this tells a buyer
Recent public reporting includes a June 2026 partnership with LRCC, WMCC and ApprenticeshipNH to offer a North Country registered apprenticeship program.
The company lists steel among its products and describes manufacturing nearly all components of its equipment in-house.
Rotobec is privately held and its revenue band is an estimate rather than a reported figure.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Rotobec manufactures heavy equipment attachments and material handling equipment, including grapples, rotators, and knuckleboom loaders, with a focus on hydraulic rotation systems. The company is headquartered in Sainte-Justine, Quebec, Canada, and was founded in 1975. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026, the company marked 40 years of operations in the United States.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1975 |
Headquarters | Sainte-Justine, Quebec |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
What Rotobec makes
The company lists steel among its products and describes manufacturing nearly all components of its equipment in-house.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel (source: rotobec.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Recent public reporting includes a June 2026 partnership with LRCC, WMCC and ApprenticeshipNH to offer a North Country registered apprenticeship program. US customs bill-of-lading records list 249 inbound shipments across 25 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Canada · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R..
Latest developments
2026-10-05 — Rotobec souligne 40 ans de présence aux États-Unis - La Voix du Sud (lavoixdusud.com)
2026-06-22 — ApprenticeshipNH Forges Partnership with LRCC, WMCC and Rotobec to Offer North Country Registered Apprenticeship Program - ApprenticeshipNH (apprenticeshipnh.com)
2026-02-23 — Chambre de commerce de Sainte-Justine: on parle repreneuriat avec Rotobec - La Voix du Sud (lavoixdusud.com)
2025-11-20 — L’OEUVRE DES LOISIRS OFFICIALISE LE NOM DE SA NOUVELLS INSTALLATION SPORTIVE : LE CENTRE SPORTIF ROTOBEC – Municipalité de Sainte-Justine (stejustine.net)
2025-03-19 — Rotobec Greifer neu bei KUHN Schweiz AG | Kuhn (kuhn-gruppe.ch)
2025-01-11 — Tarifs de Trump: il augmentera sa production aux États-Unis | JDM (journaldemontreal.com)
Company details
Rotobec is privately held and its revenue band is an estimate rather than a reported figure. Rotobec was founded in 1975, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Sainte-Justine, Quebec.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rotobec make?
Rotobec manufactures heavy equipment attachments and material handling equipment, including grapples, rotators, and knuckleboom loaders, with a focus on hydraulic rotation systems. The company is headquartered in Sainte-Justine, Quebec, Canada, and was founded in 1975. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people, with estimated revenue of $100 to $250 million. Its products serve the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026, the company marked 40 years of operations in the United States.
Where is Rotobec headquartered?
Rotobec is headquartered in Sainte-Justine, Quebec (200 Rue Industrielle, Sainte-Justine, Quebec, G0R 1Y0).
When was Rotobec founded?
Rotobec was founded in 1975.
How big is Rotobec?
Rotobec has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
Does Rotobec import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 249 inbound shipments for Rotobec, with top origins including China · Canada · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R..
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