HISTORY

It takes great passion to navigate the changes that life brings, and we’re proud to announce that after 30 years, the MOPERC passion is stronger than ever. When comparing the 144 square foot “shop” where the first MOPERC conga drum was made with the current 6,000 square foot facility that houses modern, high speed equipment and several artisans, it is clear that the mindset toward continuous improvement is driven by passion rather than by profit. 

TIMELINE

1988

Michel Ouellet builds his first djembe.

1990

Michel Ouellet Percussion becomes a registered name.

1992

The name Moperc was created.

1993

The first Moperc congas are made.

2000

Michel goes to Cuba and start providing drums to Los Munequitos de Matanzas.

2007

Francis Mercier visits the Moperc shop for the first time and gets his first drum.

2015

Michel Ouellet has sold drums in 15 countries and announces he’s about to retire.

2018

Francis Mercier becomes the owner.

2019

Moperc moves to a new shop in Danville.

Special collection 30th Anniversary