 Trained as a mechanical engineer, François-Xavier Drolet opened his modest mechanical shop on Des Fossés Street (Charest Boulevard) in 1875. Ingenious man, he invented and put in perfect running conditions various products which brought him notoriety in the city's outskirts and beyond.
The rapid growth of the shop incited the need for the construction, in 1908, of a new and more modern factory on the corner of the actual du Pont and Prince Edward Streets. Upon François-Xavier death in 1924, the founder's three son's.  Gaudias, Arthur and Emile, took over the business before handing it over to their own sons. The company remained in their family until the mid 60s.
As for the name Drolet, synonym of quality it is still used as a signature trademark for elevators, sewage and city waterworks products, as weel as controlled combustion wood stoves. |
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