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.

Michel Ouellet Percussion becomes a registered name.

The name Moperc was created.

The first Moperc congas are made.

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

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

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

Francis Mercier becomes the owner.

Moperc moves to a new shop in Danville.

Special collection 30th Anniversary