Over fifty (50) members of the CIBPA, The Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association attended an industrial visit at J.P. Metal America in Rivieres des Prairies. In April 1968, J.P. Metal Inc. is founded by Joseph Paventi, and begins manufacturing tubular metal in a 400 square foot shop in Montreal North. In 1970 J.P. expands to 15000 SQ.FT.manufacturing specialty ready to wear racks. In 1977 the company purchases Astro Chrome, which specializes in chrome, zinc and brass plating. In 1979 the company moves to Rivière des Prairies to expanded production facilities. In 1982 a joint venture between

 Met Merchandising Concept and J.P. Metal is formed to create a marketing and manufacturing partnership servicing the U.S. retail industry with store fixtures. In 1985 to meet the ever increasing demand of its customer base, J.P. Metal adds a new division specializing in powder coating; METOPOXY. In 1987 another finishing division is created, specializing in the application of liquid paint. This division is called Electro-Tec. In 1989 with the emergence of store fixtures and displays as the principal focus of J.P. Metal,  a critical decision is made to discontinue production of the furniture line. This decision allows the company to concentrate on the development of new store fixtures and displays, while increasing production and quality. In 1990 and beyond A Canadian based company; J.P. Metal America Inc. employs 600 employees, occupies over 1.1 million square feet of manufacturing, warehousing and assembly and is proudly recognized as one of the largest manufactures of wood and metal store fixtures in North America. Servicing department stores, apparel manufacturers, specialty stores and mass merchandising. Today Joseph Paventi continues to guide his family operated business with leadership, inspiration and a simple business philosophy; committed to innovation in both state-of-the-art technology and design; with solution that are tailored to our customers marketing objectives.