The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, along with Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins, has made 14 new investments in Quebec-based companies, growing the assets invested by the two partners by $7.3 million.
Since the beginning of their partnership two years ago, the Caisse and Desjardins Group have jointly invested close to $110 million in approximately 50 Quebec companies.
The 14 companies are spread across a variety of markets, including the retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation, food, energy and tourism industries. The companies are as follows:
- Location Lauzon inc.—Retailer specializing in recreational product, spa and swimming pool sales, and equipment rentals and repair services;
- Les Industries Béroma Inc.—Manufacturer specializing in mining and forestry equipment;
- RX Santé—Pharmacist placement agency;
- CRS / Vamic—Assembler and distributor of modular belts and other industrial conveyor components primarily for the food and pharmaceutical markets;
- Action Mécanique—Mechanical workshop for heavy trucks;
- Magellan Aviation Services inc.—Training services for pilots operating ATR and A320 aircraft, and pilot and specialized mechanic placement services;
- Les Gestions F. Dumouchel Ltée—Insurance adjusters;
- V2R Distribution—Distributor of women’s bathing suits and ski clothing for men and women;
- Décoplex inc—Manufacturing company specializing in the use of thermoforming technology.
- Cervo-Polygaz inc.—Company specializing in the installation of piping, the maintenance and the repair of gas and oil heating elements.
- Fromagerie Boivin—Manufacturer and distributor of cheddar cheese;
- Impressions Soleil—Company specializing in printing products and services; and
- Express Havre St-Pierre Ltée—Truck transportation company.
- Hôtel Motel Le Q’Artier des Îles inc.—Hotel establishment.
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