Another company chooses Haut-saint-françois

The Haut-saint-françois local development center (CLD) is announcing the arrival of a new on its territory. Oil distributer Pierre Chouinard et fils will set up shop on 184,000 sq ft. lot after a total investment of close to $2.3 million.

Daniel Bérubé, business advisor at the CLD, supported the company in its search for financing, in particular with Investissement Québec. This contact was established during the "Haut-saintfrançois en affaires" event last fall.

The search for available land suitable for the company's operations was a complex task and company spokesperson Louise Chouinard underlined the collaboration obtained from the municipality of Ascot Corner and the truck dealership Tardif Diezel.

The new facilities will include eight double-walled, above-ground tanks and a drainage system with a retention tank, safety measures, and environmental protection and prevention. The filling station can accommodate tankers on two sides. The building will include, in addition to offices, a mechanical workshop where the fleet will be serviced and repaired. Part of the building will be leased to a supplier.

The company, which has been in business for almost 40 years, operates in the resale and distribution of fuel to commercial, agricultural and residential customers and brings 18 jobs to the region. The children of the founder are also owners and have been involved in the company for a decade. Construction is proceeding apace and the official opening is planned for the end of July or the beginning of August.