A Canadian family business since 1992

At Intersand, we treat our employees and customers like family. We also know that every pet parent considers their pet to be part of the family, which is why every one of our products is created with the comfort and well-being of you and your cat in mind.

Innovation at Intersand

Innovating to reinvent
At Intersand, we firmly believe that our pets deserve the best. We want to offer them state-of-the-art litters that respect their needs and yours, which is why we've invested in our own in-house research laboratory.
Innovating for pet health
From the outset, our ambition has been to revolutionize the daily lives of cat owners by simplifying the chore of litter box cleaning. Thanks to our innovative spirit, we have rapidly evolved to offer litter boxes that are easy to clean and safe for cats health. Our products are free from harmful substances and dust, ensuring a healthy environment for your pets. Our aim? To extend the life of your four-legged companions while respecting their natural needs.
Innovating for tomorrow
Intersand has taken the decision to integrate sustainable development and eco-design into all its processes. Whether it's in product development, partner sourcing, transportation or waste management, every step of the way is designed to minimize our environmental impact. Our commitment to the planet is reflected in every decision we make, aimed at creating a greener, more sustainable future for all.

The Intersand culture

Our mission

At Intersand, we offer innovative, high-quality health and hygiene products for pets, contributing to their well-being and longevity. We integrate sustainability into every step of our process, ensuring the well-being of our employees and customers, while preserving our planet for future generations.

The Intersand culture

Our values

ENGAGEMENT

Each employee is encouraged to take charge of his or her tasks independently, cultivating an environment of trust and shared responsibility. We value a sense of responsibility, while supporting our employees in their efforts to achieve their goals.

We rely on the proactivity, initiative and individual and collective enthusiasm of our employees to drive the company forward and find solutions to the challenges we face.

RESPECT

All dialogue is respectful. This helps cultivate an atmosphere of openness and complicity. Respect extends to all working relationships, whether with our customers, business partners or suppliers.

COLLABORATION

We value teamwork in order to :

  • achieve collective objectives as efficiently as possible
  • make the best decisions by encouraging everyone to participate and share their ideas
  • create solidarity towards team decisions

COMMUNICATION

We promote a policy of transparency where management maintains an open and ongoing dialogue with all employees, ensuring that everyone feels informed and valued. We actively encourage our employees to share their ideas and opinions in a constructive and respectful manner, creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

The Intersand culture

Our engagements

Commitment to the well-being of pets

We are committed to offering clever care solutions that promote the well-being and happiness of pets, by designing and manufacturing innovative, high-quality products that meet their needs.

Commitment to employee well-being

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating work environment where our employees can grow and achieve professionally.

Commitment to customer experience

We are committed to providing our customers with superior products and attentive, personalized customer service to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Integrating sustainability

We are committed to integrating sustainability practices into every step of our manufacturing process, harmonizing ingenuity with respect for the environment to create a future where animals are pampered, and our planet thrives.

Sustainability

Better understanding, better action

It was essential for us to understand the social and environmental issues we face, and to build a solid foundation in sustainable innovation. We have raised awareness and educated our team on ESG factors through in-depth analysis and expert training. Since 2021, we have carried out annual greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments. This approach enables us to direct our efforts towards meaningful and impactful actions!

Sustainability

Circular economy

When you consider that the global circularity index is just 7.2% (CGR 2024 (circularity-gap.world)), it’s important to pull out all the stops to transform waste into valuable resources. Our initiatives go far beyond simple waste sorting and composting. For example, thanks to our initiatives, we manage to recycle an average of 400 metric tons of clay dust per year, diverting it from landfill!

 

Sustainability

Renewable energy

Intersand is proud to say that its Canadian production is majorly powered by renewable energy. We’ve also added a solar wall to the exterior of our Boucherville plant, which helps power the plant’s heating and ventilation.

Since 2024, Intersand has been an accredited member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition, an organization that promotes and advances sustainability initiatives in the animal industry. Intersand is one of the organization's accredited members who meet specific sustainability standards.

Our History

Passionate for more than 30 years

Intersand is first and foremost the story of Stéphane Chevigny who, one day, while cleaning his cat’s litter tray, asked himself the question that would change everything: “How can I make this task more pleasant?” From this simple question was born a dream: to create the world’s best cat litter to simplify and enhance litter box cleaning.

It’s also the story of our committed and dedicated employees who, over the years, have believed in this dream and helped make it a success. Our story is the story of a family business whose innovative and inspiring teams develop high-quality animal health and hygiene products that are recognized and loved all over the world.

Our story is one of passion, dedication and success, where every member of our team plays an essential role in our quest for excellence.

Our history

Our evolution

Workers

1992

The Beginning
While working for the family business Provalcid in Varennes, Stéphane Chevigny launched the litter division, which would later become Intersand. At the time, operations took place in the old family barn, with a single production line and a silo.

1999

Big Move!
To support its growth, the company took flight and left the family nest to settle in Boucherville. Located near a railway, with a surface area of ####, this marked a giant leap toward the company’s future.

2004

New Market!
After Canada and Europe, 2004 marks the company’s entry into the Asian market.

2014

Major Change!
The company restructures by creating an executive committee made up of departmental vice presidents.

2015

First Recognition!
Our product, OdourLock, wins the Editors’ Stand Out Product award as part of the Editors’ Choice Awards 2014 from Pet Product News magazine.

2017

Launch!
After years of research, Intersand officially launches its sister company, Laboratoires Blücare, in Boucherville.

2018

Best Managed in Canada!
Intersand has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

2019

Strategic Acquisition!
Intersand acquires Halliburton’s CPG and its brands.

2020

Growth and Resilience!
Despite the global Covid pandemic in 2020, Intersand continues to grow and invests over $35M in the construction of its first ultra-modern U.S. plant. Intersand America Corp is officially launched in Windsor, Colorado.At the same time, Intersand inaugurates its brand-new offices in Boucherville, just a few steps from its plant.

2021

New Acquisition!
Intersand acquires Eco-Solutions, a Quebec-based litter manufacturer in Saint-Alexis.

2022

Ontario Expansion!
Intersand acquires the manufacturing assets of VersaPet in Etobicoke, Ontario.

2023

Innovation & Sustainability!
Launch of OdourLock Maxcare and first GHG emissions report across our 5 plants.

2024

Digital Transformation!
In 2024, Intersand begins its largest digital transformation with the implementation of an ERP system across all sites. Over $3M invested in upgrading equipment at the Boucherville plant to support current and future growth.Intersand becomes a member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC).

Our offices and plants

Headquarter

We are a Canadian company operating several production sites in North America. Intersand is a fast-growing company strategically located near the Port of Montreal.

 

Employees: Approximately 60
Region: Quebec, Canada
Address: 90 Bd Marie-Victorin, Boucherville, QC J4B 1V6
Telephone: 450-449-7070

 

Boucherville plant

Employees: Approximately 60
Region: Quebec, Canada
Address: 125 Rue de la Barre, Boucherville, QC J4B 2X7
Telephone: 450-449-7070

Windsor plant

Employees: Approximately 40
Region: Colorado, USA
Adress: 31880 Great Western Dr, Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: 1-877-242-7263

Etobicoke plant

Employees: Approximately 40
Region: Ontario, Canada
Address: 324 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8W 1Z3

St-Alexis plant

Employees: Approximately 30
Region: Quebec, Canada
Adress: 115 Grande Ligne, Saint-Alexis, Quebec J0K 1T0