Space becomes more and more restricted on the production floor, in the storage warehouse and even in the offices but there isn’t any possibility to expand on the actual premises. It is decided to build a new factory on a bigger lot to avoid being limited again. The construction starts in September to everyone’s joy!
In November, a black cloud appears on the horizon, the family learns that Mr. Vachon is very ill. Even though his illness was short, he was able to see the construction finished and the beginning of operations before leaving for his final journey which happened in mid-January. He is greatly missed.