Estrie region

AI for business in the Eastern Townships, from Sherbrooke to Granby

Estrie is one of Quebec’s most manufacturing-heavy regions: manufacturing accounted for 16.6% of jobs in 2025. It is also where, in Granby, Cogio carried out its reference engagement at Les Industries Romy, where AI agents free up 152 hours a week according to management’s estimate. Cogio builds agents connected to the ERP there, hosted at the client’s.

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A manufacturing region

The ISQ puts Estrie’s population at 527,340 in 2025. According to the Ministry of the Economy’s profile, manufacturing accounted for 16.6% of the region’s jobs in 2025, against 10.8% for Quebec as a whole, and more than a fifth of the regional economy relied on manufacturing in 2023.

Manufacturing there is concentrated mainly in machinery and in plastic and rubber products. Since July 2021, the La Haute-Yamaska (Granby) and Brome-Missisquoi RCMs have been part of Estrie, having left Montérégie. Granby had 72,180 residents in 2025 according to the ISQ.

Where AI pays off most here

In a manufacturing economy, AI pays off first in the offices around the shop floor.

Manufacturers

Quotes, supplier invoices, shop drawings and project tracking, connected to the ERP.

Construction

Estimating, site tracking and progress billing, with the project manager’s approval.

Distribution

Orders, pricing and client follow-ups handled from email and the ERP.

Genius ERP

AI agents connected to Genius ERP, an ERP built in Canada for manufacturers.

The Les Industries Romy case, in Granby

Les Industries Romy, a Granby steel structure fabricator, entrusted Cogio with accounting, quotes, shop drawings and project tracking, one process at a time. The agents work inside the company’s systems, with human approval at the steps that commit the business. According to management’s estimate, they free up 152 hours a week. Robin Langlois, owner of Les Industries Romy, is also a co-founder of Cogio.

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Regional resources

A few regional players worth knowing for a digital transformation project.

Sherbrooke Innopole
The City of Sherbrooke’s economic development organisation, whose mission is to accelerate the growth of businesses in its key sectors, manufacturing among them (according to its 2023-2024 pre-budget brief).

Funding that applies

ESSOR component 1 for the diagnostic and implementation, training funded up to 75% (MFOR) and, for manufacturers hit by tariffs, the RTRI, which covers up to 50% of an eligible project. Outside the major centres, the C3I is higher: 20% or 25% depending on the area’s economic vitality, against 15% in Montreal and Quebec City. Funding

How we work in the Eastern Townships

Cogio serves all of Quebec, without a regional office. The first call is by video, and on-site work, on the shop floor as in the office, is scheduled according to the engagement.

FAQ

Another question? Write to us at support@cogio.ai.

Is Granby part of Estrie?

Yes. Since July 2021, the La Haute-Yamaska RCM, which includes Granby, has been part of the Estrie administrative region, as has Brome-Missisquoi.

Has Cogio already worked in the Eastern Townships?

Yes. Cogio’s reference engagement was carried out at Les Industries Romy, a Granby steel structure fabricator. The case study is published on the site. Robin Langlois, owner of Les Industries Romy, is also a co-founder of Cogio.

Why does AI suit the region’s manufacturers?

Because manufacturing accounts for 16.6% of jobs in Estrie, and repetitive tasks concentrate in the offices around it: quotes, invoices, drawings, project tracking.

Is the C3I more generous in Estrie than in Montreal?

Outside the major centres, the rate is 20% or 25% depending on the area’s economic vitality, against 15% in Montreal and Quebec City.

Does Cogio have an office in Sherbrooke or Granby?

No. Cogio serves all of Quebec: the first call is by video, and on-site work is scheduled according to the engagement.

Sources

Cogio serves all of Quebec, remotely and on site depending on the engagement.