As appeared in the July 24th, 2001 of The Star

When a company is celebrating 75 years in business, it makes sense to mark the occasion with some sort of trophy. Funnily enough, Regimbal Ltd. Is celebrating its 75 years of business and just happens to be the best place to go for sports trophies, corporate awards and all kinds of engraving. The family owned and operated business was founded as a jewelry store in 1926 by Horace ad Jeanne Regimbal and specializes in items that help valued clients mark achievements and memorable moments.

Present day owners Luc Regimbal, the original owners' grandson, and Stéphane Giroux say their company is second to none when it comes to promotions of any kind. They offer all kinds of products and services, from trophies to sweaters and silk screening as well as laser engraving, diamond engraving and rotary engraving. There's a wonderful selection of rubber stamps to choose from plus Regimbal Ltd. Also offers glass etching and assembly. When he first began his business, Horace Regimbal started by repairing watches in the Byward Market. He developed quite a reputation among his customers, who sometimes paid for his services in cucumbers and free peppers! From those simple beginnings, Horace moved into jewelry sales, still repairing watches, and eventually branching into the trophy business.

The store eventually changed hands with Marcel and Therese Breton, who were the aunt and uncle of present-day owner Luc. Marcel and Therese ran the business until they retired. Awards have become the main trust of the business which Luc took over in 1992. The year marked a period of expansion that saw their business quadruple over the last 10 years. The partners expanded their business to the Orleans location in 1996. The experience of three generations and the assurance of high quality items is what has made Regimbal Ltd. the company it is today. Regimbal Ltd. is proud of its privileged position as one of the largest businesses in the region of Ottawa-Hull. “Our reputation for service and quality has opened many doors for us. We have many employees who have more than 20 years of experience, who can offer expert service and quality assurance,” says Luc.

Regimbal remains one of the most important businesses in its field, supplying products for corporate events and tournaments, sporting occasions and promotional campaigns. They are located at 1439 Youville Dr. in Orléans and 29 Marier Ave. in Vanier. For more information, call the Orléans location at 834-0949 or the Vanier location at 746-0983.