The history and evolution of
LG Chabot

Since 1893, LG Chabot has been printing your ideas on paper, metal, glass, wood and futuristic materials.

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The story

The foundation of the company in 1893

At the beginning, Louis-Germain Chabot learned the job of book binding. It was the initial idea to start his business in 1893. Over the years, the company has seen lots of ideas! Golden ideas, ideas in new materials, graphic designer ideas, ideas like no other!

Key moments in the history of
LG Chabot

1893

Foundation of the company by Louis-Germain Chabot

LG Chabot was founded at 34, Côte de la Montagne in Old Quebec. If today it is a popular place for tourists, you should know that at the time, it was a thriving business sector.

1920

Monk's work

Typographers and letterpress machine operators are building the printing industry, one character at a time!

1960

New possibilities

Offset printing is about to bring several improvements such as the printing of images, photos and especially the rapid production of high runs.

1980

Recognition

The company is making its mark. We go to LG Chabot for unusual projects. The Cossette Group prints its presentations there. The insurance industry is developing its work forms there. The brothers Jean and Guy Chabot add value to printer work, in their own way.

2010

Addition of screen printing and pad printing

With the acquisition of Serigraphy Sérid'art, managers Jean-François and Benoit Chabot are asserting themselves. LG Chabot is known as the “White Wolf” of printing!

2025

The present

The word “innovation” (from the Latin “innovare”) means: to return to, to renew. Around 1900, our customers needed sturdy binders made of leather and real gold. Today, we print glasses, metal panels, shiny effects, and original items. The world is changing!

The story

Continuing a tradition requires continuous innovation.

Since its beginnings 132 years ago, the LG Chabot team has been determined to print your ideas on various materials, from paper to glass to metal and wood. We are ready to innovate and offer you customized printing solutions to meet your current and future needs.

THE TEAM

Discover the people behind

Meet the leaders of this family of Quebec entrepreneurs.

Founder

In parallel with his military career, Louis-Germain Chabot believes that books are dedicated to a sustainable future. He developed his bookbinding business and employed up to 50 workers at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the paper book is still alive and well! We are often asked: what special binding do you offer?

Continuing a tradition requires continuous innovation.

Deuxième génération

En 1928, Marcel Chabot rejoint Louis, son frère ainé. Ensemble, ils unissent leurs talents et songent à l'idée d'investir dans un autre secteur prometteur. L'imprimerie !  

Third and fourth generations

Guy Chabot, managed the printing press from 1970. His sons Jean-François and Benoît became partners in 2001.

“We are committed to printing your ideas on all types of materials.”