Petit Forestier Group acquires the Laguë Group, based in Canada and continues its international development
Petit Forestier Group, a leading international player in sustainable refrigerated vehicle rental, announces the acquisition of Laguë Group (Camions Laguë and Location de Camions Eureka), a Quebec-based company specialising in the rental of specific vehicles, based in Boucherville, near Montreal.
The Laguë family has been in business since 1945, and the group's operations are mainly in the province of Quebec and eastern Ontario. The company has a fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles and a team of over 80 employees. The company enjoys a solid reputation in the market thanks to the quality of its service, its maintenance expertise and its ambition to expand, particularly in the refrigerated vehicle sector.
A With sales of C$42 million in its last financial year, Laguë Group is a key player with a varied portfolio of customers in the construction, agri-food and distribution sectors. It operates two sites strategically located on either side of the St. Lawrence River. Following the acquisition, Jean-Philippe Laguë and his sisters Maryline Laguë and Geneviève Laguë will continue to run the company.
This acquisition marks a further step in Petit Forestier Group's internationalisation strategy, confirming its ambition to become the world leader in sustainable refrigerated rental. Canada becomes a new market for the Group, after Europe, Africa (since 2010), the United States (since 2018) and Australia (since 2024).
Petit Forestier Group now is located in 24 countries.
With this transaction, Jean-Philippe Laguë, President, states that “Laguë Group is delighted to have found a partner in Petit Forestier Group, whose family, like our own, has been in the heavy vehicle rental business for generations. This will ensure continuity and growth for the company in the years to come”.
Léonard FORESTIER, CEO of Petit Forestier Group, is also delighted with the deal, saying: "This acquisition is fully in line with our ambition to build a high-performance international network for the rental of sustainable refrigerated vehicles. Canada is a key stage in our international development, and the Laguë Group represents an ideal partner for developing this new market. We are delighted to welcome the Laguë Group teams to Petit Forestier Group, with whom we share the same values.
ABOUT LAGUË GROUP (CAMIONS LAGUË and LOCATION DE CAMION EUREKA)
A family business for over 80 years, Groupe Laguë has a long tradition of providing premium service to its customers, particularly in the construction and agri-food industries. The third generation is at the helm, working passionately every day to guarantee the quality of these services and to continue to grow. Operating in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, the company's expertise in mechanics, processing and the cold chain has enabled it to build up a solid reputation in the specific vehicle market in Eastern Canada. Close to its customers, the company develops products that meet very specific needs, making it a key player in the rental of rolling stock.
ABOUT PETIT FORESTIER GROUP
A family business for over 117 years, Petit Forestier Group is driven by passionate men and women who share a common mission: ‘Enhancing quality of life through innovative cold chain solutions”. Present in 24 countries, the Group mobilises 5,900 talents every day in the service of refrigeration. Through its activities, Petit Forestier Group ensures the preservation of foodstuffs, medical products and any other goods whose quality and durability depend on the cold chain.
Its expertise in refrigeration covers the entire chain, focusing on the rental of products and services (vehicles, furniture and containers) and ranging from the design and assembly of refrigerated boxes on vehicles to the resale and recycling of spare parts.
A complementary vehicle rental offer on the dry market meets the challenges of operational continuity.
Close to its customers, the Group encourages team spirit and agility, creating a favourable environment where each job has a meaning, to improve the quality of life thanks innovative cold chain solutions.
