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2024

BMR Group expands its store network in Nova Scotia

BMR Group and LumberMart, two major players in the renovation, construction, and hardware industry, are pleased to announce today that they will soon join forces to better serve Nova Scotian customers.

Appointment of Mr. Simon Gouin as Vice President, Business Development

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

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.

New administration and a fresh start for BMR Express Esquimau, now BMR Express de Marseille

BMR Group is pleased to announce that BMR Express Esquimau, which has been in business for over 35 years, is now operating under the name BMR Express de Marseille, under a new administration.

BMR group expands its store network in Québec

BMR Group is pleased to announce the expansion of Matériaux de construction Harry Rivest & Fils Ltée with the acquisition of a new store in St-Calixte, Québec, by Mr. Olivier Moreau and Mr. Ross Rivest, current owners of a BMR store in Sainte-Julienne, Lanaudière.

BMR Group expands its store network in Ontario

BMR Group is pleased to announce the expansion of BMR Brae-Con Building Supplies with the acquisition of a new store located in Wasaga Beach, Ontario.

Centre de rénovation Stanstead and Quincaillerie des Rivières join the BMR family

BMR Group, Centre de rénovation Stanstead and Quincaillerie des Rivières are very pleased to announce today that they will be joining forces to serve the people of the Eastern Townships. This brand-new collaboration will begin on February 5, 2024.

2023

Appointment of Mr. Simon Gouin as Vice President, Business Development

BMR Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Simon Gouin to the position of Vice President, Business Development. Effective Monday, January 8, 2024, he will remain under the leadership of André Lavoie, Executive Vice President, Shared Services.

Appointment of Mr. Vincent Chicoine as Vice President, PRO Sales

BMR Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Vincent Chicoine as Vice President, PRO Sales. Effective Monday, January 8, he will report to Antonio Di Pasquale, Chief Operating Officer.

Groupe Anctil joins the BMR Group Family

BMR Group and Groupe Anctil, two leading players in the renovation, construction and hardware industry, are very pleased to announce today that they will be joining forces to serve local customers. This brand-new collaboration will begin on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Official opening of the new BMR Disraeli store

It was with great pride that VIVACO Groupe Coopératif officially inaugurated its brand-new BMR store in Disraeli on June 21, in the presence of many guests, including BMR's ambassador Hugo Girard. A total investment of nearly $3.5 million was made to improve the shopping experience for its customers.

The A.R.E.N.A Alliance welcomes Group BMR as a new ally

The A.R.E.N.A. Alliance announced today the beginning of a partnership with Groupe BMR for the supply of renovation and home equipment products, starting June 7, 2023. Groupe BMR, a subsidiary of Sollio Groupe Coopératif, regroups over 275 home renovation centers and hardware stores in Quebec, Ontario and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.

BMR Group and Unoria Cooperative inaugurate their new renovation center in Amqui

It is with great pride that BMR Group officially inaugurated, on Friday, May 26, the BMR Amqui hardware store, which has been operating under the BMR name for almost a year.

Leis Lumber Company Ltd. joins the BMR Group Family

BMR Group and Leis Lumber Company Ltd., two major players in the renovation, construction, and hardware industry, are pleased to announce today that they will soon join forces to better serve Ontarian customers.

Centre de rénovation Senneterre joins the BMR Group family

BMR Group and the Centre de rénovation Senneterre are very pleased to announce today that they will join forces to serve the people of Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

2022

Appointment of Marek Jankowski as Vice President, Information Technology

BMR Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marek Jankowski as Vice President, Information Technology (IT). Effective Tuesday, December 13, he will report to Mr. André Lavoie, Executive Vice President, Shared Services.

Appointment of Caroline Dionne as Vice President, Finance

BMR Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Caroline Dionne as Vice President, Finance. Effective Monday, December 5, she will remain under the leadership of Mr. André Lavoie, Executive Vice President, Shared Services.

Appointment of Jean-Marc Prudhomme as Vice President, Forest Products

BMR Group is proud to announce the appointment of Jean-Marc Prudhomme as Vice President, Forest Products. Effective immediately, he will report to Alexandre Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer of BMR Group.

Appointment of Claudie Gervais as Vice President, Marketing and Communications

BMR Group is proud to announce the appointment of Claudie Gervais as Vice President, Marketing and Communications. Effective immediately, she will report to Mr. Antonio Di Pasquale, Chief Operating Officer of the organization.

H. Dagenais et fils inc. joins the BMR group family

BMR Group and H. Dagenais et fils inc., two major players in the renovation, construction and hardware industry, are pleased to announce today that they will soon join forces to better serve local customers. The new collaboration will begin on January 15, 2023.

Appointment of Antonio Di Pasquale as Chief Operating Officer and Charles Grégoire-Béliveau as Vice President, Merchandising

BMR Group makes changes to its management team and is proud to announce the appointment of Antonio Di Pasquale as Chief Operating Officer and Charles Grégoire-Béliveau as Vice President, Merchandising.

BMR Group opens its new store in Cornwall

It is with great pride that BMR Group officially opened the Perkins Home Centre Ltd. Lumber & Building Material-Hardware store, which has been operating under the BMR banner since March 2022.

BMR Group inaugurates new store in Les Cèdres

It is with great pride that BMR Group has officially inaugurated its new store, Quincaillerie et Matériaux P.A., which has been operating under the BMR Express banner since June 2020.

Potvin & Bouchard celebrates 90-year anniversary

This year marks the 90th anniversary of hardware store Potvin & Bouchard, established in Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean from its earliest beginnings.

Elmvale Store in Ontario joins BMR Group

BMR Group is pleased to announce that a new dealer has joined its network: the Elmvale store.

New Owners for the Winchester BMR Store

After over 10 years with the BMR family, Mr. Ken Boje, owner of the hardware store located in Winchester, Ontario, has decided to sell his company assets to the Drevniok family.