{"id":1001,"date":"2026-08-12T22:25:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notreau.com\/a-propos-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T22:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:25:21","slug":"a-propos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/notreau.com\/en\/a-propos\/","title":{"rendered":"About Laboratoire Notreau"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Scientific expertise serving health and the environment<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For over 20 years<\/strong>, Laboratoire Notreau <\/strong> has stood as a Quebec benchmark in indoor water and air quality analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>

Our mission is simple: protecting people’s health and the quality of the living environment<\/strong> through rigorous, fast, and accessible analyses for everyone.<\/p>

Founded by passionate experts, Notreau combines science, technology, and a people-first commitment<\/strong> to deliver high-precision laboratory services.<\/p>

We believe that understanding and prevention are the best ways to ensure the safety and peace of mind<\/strong> of our clients \u2014 whether individuals, businesses, or public institutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our commitment to quality<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every analysis performed by Notreau is built on exemplary scientific rigor<\/strong>, state-of-the-art equipment<\/strong>, and a strict quality-control process<\/strong>.
Our reports are clear, detailed, and designed to help our clients make informed decisions<\/strong> about the health of their environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A network of expertise \u2013 Groupe G\u00b2N<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Notreau is part of Groupe G\u00b2N<\/strong>, a network of Quebec-based companies specializing in the environmental sciences and quality of the living environment<\/strong>.
In partnership with G\u00e9ostar<\/strong> (environmental) and GMT Lab<\/strong> (geotechnical studies, materials testing laboratory, and quality control), we deliver an integrated, comprehensive vision of environmental quality<\/strong> \u2014 from soil to air, including water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A committed and passionate team<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Behind every analyzed sample is a team of technicians and microbiologists<\/strong> dedicated to a clear mission: protecting the safety, health, and well-being of Quebecers.
Our success is built on a people-centered, transparent approach<\/strong>, where service quality matters as much as the precision of our results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Science at the service of your health<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Vision \u2013 Mission \u2013 Values<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Vision<\/strong><\/h3>

To raise the standards of geotechnics, environment and laboratory testing through our expertise, our proactivity and our human-centred approach. We strive to deliver services that exceed expectations while contributing to the quality and durability of projects across Quebec.<\/p>

Mission<\/strong><\/h3>

Analyzing to build better: this is the mission of Groupe G\u00b2N.
We provide reliable, durable geotechnical and environmental solutions tailored to real-world conditions, supporting our clients in the success of their projects \u2014 whether residential, commercial or institutional.<\/p>

Values<\/strong><\/h3>

Our values guide every action we take and define the culture of Groupe G\u00b2N:<\/p>

  • Teamwork<\/strong> \u2013 Collaborating to deliver coherent, efficient and multidisciplinary service.<\/p><\/li>

  • Excellence<\/strong> \u2013 Striving for top quality in every analysis and every intervention.<\/p><\/li>

  • Respect<\/strong> \u2013 Treating our clients, partners and the environment with fairness and professionalism.<\/p><\/li>

  • Trust<\/strong> \u2013 Building lasting relationships founded on transparency and reliability.<\/p><\/li>

  • Integrity<\/strong> \u2013 Acting with rigour and ethics in every situation.<\/p><\/li>

  • Flexibility<\/strong> \u2013 Adapting to the unique needs and challenges of every project.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    1999<\/div>
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    G\u00e9ostar<\/div>

    Founded in 1999 by Mrs. Susie L\u00e9ger<\/span>,<\/b> a geologist by training, <\/span>Geostar inc.<\/b> first set up its offices in the former chapel at 207 Principal Street in Brownsburg-Chatham. The team, then made up of three employees, specialized in drinking water potability analysis for the surrounding municipalities and for residents of the region. A few years later, the company expanded its offering by adding soil testing services for septic installations for individual homeowners.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2006<\/div>
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    Laboratoire Notreau<\/div>

    In 2006, Mrs. L\u00e9ger, her son Ian M\u00e9nard and their associate Mrs. Guylaine Tardif founded <\/span>Laboratoire Notreau<\/b>, marking the opening of the air quality analysis department at 216 Principal Street in Brownsburg-Chatham.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2023<\/div>
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    In 2023, Mrs. L\u00e9ger also created <\/span>GMT Lab<\/b>, an independent laboratory specialized in materials testing, moving to 224 Principal Street in Brownsburg-Chatham. That same year, she retired and handed over the presidency of her companies to her son, Ian M\u00e9nard.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2025<\/div>
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    Groupe G\u00b2N<\/div>

    The year 2025 marks a major turning point: four new partners join the various entities, giving rise to <\/span>Groupe G\u00b2N<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

    Today, <\/span>Groupe G\u00b2N<\/b> is a Quebec-wide reference for water, air and soil analysis. Bringing together <\/span>Laboratoire Notreau, G\u00e9ostar<\/b> and <\/span>GMT Lab<\/b> under one banner, the Group forms an integrated network of experts offering a comprehensive environmental approach focused on sustainability, compliance and the quality of service provided to its clients.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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