Groupe DeschĂȘnes mise sur les acquisitions
DeschĂȘnes Group goes all-in for acquisitionsÂ
DeschĂȘnes Group Inc. is a Canadian giant. The nationâs largest plumbing and electrical product distributor ensures growth in a mature industry through acquisition, most recently of Ontario-based Ideal Supply Company Ltd. â which, as a player in the automotive industry, represents a massive departure for its new owner. CEO François DeschĂȘnes (EMBAâ10) says of his companyâs long history of acquisition that âThereâs always uncertainty when a company is bought; you have to analyse every situation before you implement new elements.â
DeschĂȘnes group has 140-odd autonomous locations, and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit. The resulting agility lets each location respond quickly to local market requirements.
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