A brief history of our success
Every company has a story: one that’s filled with ups and downs, with triumphs and milestones. This is Vizimax’s story, which began more than 30 years ago. Since we first opened our doors, we have expanded into diverse markets around the world, joined international industry committees, produced patented technologies, and set the global standard for smart switching technology. This is how it all came to be.
The road to our success
1977
SNEMO founded
1988
STR founded
1991
First generation of SynchroTeq product (ICOS) in collaboration with Hydro-Québec.
2008
SNEMO & STR merge as Vizimax
2009
First ISO-9001 certification
2010
First shipment of SynchroTeq CSD in India
2011
$4.1M Serie A founding secured
Launch SynchroTeq Plus CSD
2012
Expand operations in Europe and India
2014
Launch SynchroTeq MV CSD
2015
Expand operations in Asia and South America
Launch PMU/SAMU
2016
Expand operations in Central Europe
2018
First shipment of SynchroTeq CSD in China
2019
Launch SynchroTeq Lite CSD
2021
Launch SynchroTeq MV Enclosure
2024
Power Grid Components Acquires Vizimax
SynchroTeq: The solution that revolutionized smart switching
Around the world, our patented SynchroTeq solution is the industry-leading inrush current limiter for medium and high voltage grids. Using smart technology, SynchroTeq automates the switching process to mitigate harmful transients at the optimal moment, increasing the stability of electrical grids and reducing wear-and-tear for critical assets. Thanks to its manufacturer-agnostic design, this modular technology can be used to enhance newly acquired systems as well as legacy equipment, allowing energy players to maximize uptime while diminishing their maintenance costs.
Patents and year obtained
VIZIMAX® SynchroTeq® products are covered by the following patents:
- Patent No. US 9,870,879
- Patent No. US 10,096,993
- Patent No. US 10,230,234
- Patent No. CA 2,905,361
- Patent No. CA 2,922,990
- Patent No. CA 2,295,702
- Patent No. CN 105637605
- Patent No. CN 106415773
- Patent No. CN 106605344
Meet the Experts
Strong leadership makes for excellent solutions, and Vizimax has an abundance of both. Meet the experts behind our world-renowned products, and the advisors who help guide us in the right direction every single day.
Executive Team
Jean-Guy Lacombe President
Laurent Poutrain Executive VP, Business development
Eric Bolduc, CPA, CA Executive VP & CFO
Nicolas M-Lacombe VP – SAles and Marketing
Jean Villers VP – Manufacturing
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