{"id":26630,"date":"2026-09-29T21:57:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.samuelfourrures.com\/who-we-are-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T08:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:15:34","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.samuelfourrures.com\/en\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About us<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Our story since 1958<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n
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The workshop that actively preserves Quebec\u2019s fur tradition<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t\n \t\t\t
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Samuel Manteaux was born in Laval in 1958 and practised its craft there for 68 years. Founded in 1958 by G\u00e9rard Samuel, originally from the Gasp\u00e9 Peninsula, and located on Le Corbusier Boulevard since 1984, the Samuel mode et manteaux boutique supports local makers as well as the work of new, emerging designers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

On July 1, 2025, owners Martin Faucher and Roxane Labelle moved their workshop and storage to 229 St-Georges Street in Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, when the City of Laval took back the Le Corbusier Boulevard premises for a development project.<\/p>\n\t\t

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We would have liked to stay in Laval, but since that was not possible, we see this move as an opportunity to modernize our facilities and improve our ability to serve our customers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Roxane Labelle, co-owner \u2014 July 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

The workshop does remodeling and custom creations right on the premises. It has a refrigerated vault with controlled temperature and humidity for the preservation of more than 6,000 coats, a rare facility among fur workshops. A seasonal counter is maintained in Laval for spring drop-offs and fall deliveries.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Custom coat making at Samuel Manteaux relies on exceptional artisanal craftsmanship. Each piece is cut, assembled and sewn by hand with great precision. We carry on the tradition of handwork while bringing in modern techniques for optimal construction and results worthy of haute couture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If your coat, or one you inherited, came from the former Laval workshop or from one of the fourteen Quebec fur houses whose legacy the workshop has taken over, you can entrust it to us here. The expertise is still here, and the evaluation is still free.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Samuel Manteaux 1958 is committed to sustainable development and to reducing waste and its carbon footprint. A pioneer in fur recycling, Samuel Manteaux favours reclaimed fur and natural materials such as leather, cashmere and wool. Every component of a Samuel Manteaux garment is carefully hand-selected for its exceptional qualities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Our professional fur and shearling care services clean, condition, alter, repair, preserve, maintain, transform, refit or repurpose fur and shearling, as well as other outerwear.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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A team of specialists, under one roof<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The workshop brings together 3 designers, 2 seamstresses and 2 tailor-furriers, all specialized in working with fur, leather and shearling. Nothing is outsourced: from the initial evaluation to delivery, the coat stays in the hands of the same team.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The evaluation is free for every piece brought to the workshop, whether it is a minor repair or a complete remodel. Our team will tell you honestly what is possible, what is recommended, and what is not worth it.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Designers specializing in fur<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Cutting, patterns, overseeing every transformation. The free evaluation is done by a designer before any commitment.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n

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Tailor-furriers and seamstresses<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The tailors handle fur preparation and coat making. The seamstresses take care of finishing, adjustments on fabric and minor repairs.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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The houses we represent<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Over the decades, Samuel Manteaux 1958 has acquired and carried on the legacy of fourteen Quebec fur houses. This is not an honorary list: it is the real transfer of customer bases and of know-how that would otherwise have disappeared. If your family\u2019s coat came from one of these houses, it still belongs here.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Coats from other fur houses are welcome too. Our team can handle the adjustments, remodeling or custom creations you need.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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The fourteen houses<\/p>\n\t\t

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Fourrures Fernand Laflamme<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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McComber Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Leduc Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Turgeon Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Fourrures Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Miron Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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St-Pierre Carelli Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Lessard Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Fourrures Northern<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Fourrures de R\u00eaves<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Au Renard Argent\u00e9<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Nicholas Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Desjardins Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Elextra Fourrures<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Our feature on Radio-Canada<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t\n \t\t\t
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It\u2019s no accident that Radio-Canada chose Samuel Manteaux to talk about recycling and transforming fur coats. This expertise has been passed down for generations, with the same rigour and the same respect for materials.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Listen to the report to understand why entrusting your coat to artisans is also an eco-friendly choice.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Where to find us<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t
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Main workshop \u2014 Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

229 St-Georges Street, Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me (QC) J7Z 5A1
Open year-round. Appointment recommended.
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Seasonal stand \u2014 Laval<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

3847, Laurentides Service Road, Laval (QC) H7L 3H7
Pick-ups: mid-March to end of May \u00b7 Deliveries: end of October to end of December
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
By appointment, so your coat can be transferred to our counter.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Sam Mobile:<\/strong> at-home remodeling service in the Laurentians and in Laval, for clients who cannot travel. 450 681-1618<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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What our clients say<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t
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The repair of my sheared beaver coat is perfect. I want to thank the person who did this work. Thank you for your company\u2019s good service.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Mireille B. Lemieux \u2014 Repair, December 2021<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n

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You are a fantastic team! Every person who served me on site over the years, or whom I spoke with, has been professional and super kind. I know my coat is in good hands. It makes no difference whether you are in Laval or in Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Marianne Issa \u2014 Longtime customer, May 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n

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I know your company very well. As I live in the area, my black mink coat was stored with you for many years. I will contact you again next May.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Louise Marie Brousseau \u2014 Storage, April 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Have a question? Write to us.<\/em><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The evaluation of your coat is free. Fill out the form or call us at 450 681-1618.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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