Matériaux SMB expands its footprint with the acquisition of Matériaux R. Mclaughlin

Boucherville, October 29, 2024 - BMR Group is proud to announce the expansion of Matériaux SMB with the acquisition of Matériaux R. Mclaughlin, located in Huberdeau, Quebec, by Mr. Alexandre Lapointe, owner. Rooted in the Laurentian region for many years, Matériaux SMB operates two stores in 
La Minerve and Nominingue. 

Matériaux R. Mclaughlin's credibility and reputation are firmly established, and the natural union with Matériaux SMB will enable us to continue offering our loyal customers in the region unrivalled personalized customer service and a vast inventory of products available at competitive prices. With three strategically positioned stores and an impressive fleet of more than a dozen vehicles on the road, Matériaux SMB will be able to serve customers spread over a vast territory quickly and efficiently. 

“We are very pleased with this union between Matériaux SMB and Matériaux R. Mclaughlin, and with the opportunity to grow our business and triple our footprint in the Laurentians. We warmly thank Patrick and David Mclaughlin for their confidence in us, and we are grateful that they will continue to work at the Huberdeau location,” said Alexandre Lapointe, owner of Matériaux SMB.

"We are proud to support the development of Matériaux SMB, whose growth strategy is perfectly aligned with the BMR Group philosophy. Our team supports dealers wishing to expand their footprint by acquiring stores, and we provide them with all the support they need, every step of the way,” says Denis Laporte, Senior Director, Dealer Services.

ABOUT BMR GROUP INC.

Groupe BMR is a subsidiary of Sollio Cooperative Group, which includes more than 275 renovation centres and hardware stores in Quebec, Ontario and the Maritime provinces. Retail sales for Groupe BMR and its members are estimated at more than $1.5 billion per year and some 8,000 people work within the network. Groupe BMR is the leading Quebec player in the hardware industry and operates under the BMR, Agrizone and Potvin & Bouchard banners. 

CONTACT

Kaven Delarosbil
Director, Executive & Corporate Communication
BMR Group
450-868-2567
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