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Private equity management firm National Bank Private Investment will acquire a 30% stake in Unimax Ltd., a Canadian distributor in the tire and automotive industry that includes Point S Canada.

Private equity management firm National Bank Private Investment will acquire a 30% stake in Unimax Ltd., a Canadian distributor in the tire and automotive industry that includes Point S Canada.

Jean Novak has been named president and CEO of Point S Canada (Unimax Ltd.) and Distribution Stox, replacing Bruno Leclair, who is retiring the coming months.

Tire wholesaler Distribution Stox has finalized its acquisition of the distribution division of Service de Pneus Lavoie Outaouais.

Tire wholesaler Distribution Stox is acquiring Les Distributions Claude Côté, a distributor of tires for cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles in Eastern Quebec.

Bruno Leclair, President & Chief Executive Officer of Unimax and Distribution Stox, has decided to retire at the end of May 2022.

24 May 2021 With over 25 years of experience under her belt, Jacqueline Gravel is extremely knowledgeable about networks and merchandising. Photo: Point S Point S Canada announced the appointment of Jacqueline Gravel as Vice President, Buying and Merchandising, as of May 10, 2021. She will oversee Point S Canada’s purchasing and merchandising team, among other responsibilities. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Jacqueline to our organization. With her knowledge of independent merchant netwo...

Print BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Point S Canada has hired Jacqueline Gravel as vice president, buying and merchandising, where she will oversee the Boucherville-based companys purchasing and merchandising team, among other responsibilities. Ms. Gravel comes to Point S Canada from Lowes Canada, where she was was vice president of merchandising, working with Canadian and international suppliers. She also has served as vice president of operations at LAubainerie and Familiprix. "We are thrilled to b...

Print TORONTO — Fountain Tire Ltd. and Point S Canada have been recognized through Canadas Best Managed Companies program, for the 28th and fourth consecutive years, respectively. Edmonton, Alberta-based Fountain Tire earned a spot on the programs Platinum Club, which recognizes companies that have been on the list at least seven times. Fountain has been a Platinum Club member since 2003. Boucherville, Quebec-based Point S Canada received the Gold Standard award through the program. With 155...