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November 8, 2012  - The Master Group is pleased to announce the official opening of a branch entirely dedicated to ventilation in Laval. Strategically located behind the Laval branch on Berlier Street for easy access, this new point of sale will officially be open to customers on Monday, November 12. The 10,000 sq. ft. location is designed as a self-service concept which offers a full range of ventilation products under one roof: grilles, sheet metal, fans, accessories, etc.

Improving the quality of our ventilation service and regrouping qualified personnel dedicated to ventilation, are the two main objectives behind this initiative. « This outlet will become the nerve centre in terms of ventilation for the Montréal region. Not only will it be an all under one roof buying counter, but also our new drop point and delivery of ventilation products.  “We believe that this initiative will provide a first class service to our customers”, says Louis St-Laurent, President  The Master Group.

Ventilation specialists, estimators and technical consultants will be in place to assist customers in the development and implementation of their projects. To do so, Master has brought together a team of seven experienced employees:

Sylvain Breton, Director François Tourangeau, Internal Sales Representative Sylvio Rivelli, Internal Sales Representative Patrick David, Estimator Guy Dallaire, Estimator Christian Viger, Warehouseman Benoit Le Tallec, Warehouseman   Business hours: Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 5 PM Contact information: 1503 Berlier Street, Laval (Québec) H7L 3Z1 Phone 450-786-1650 Fax 450-786-1647 Emergency 1-877-453-3548 Toll free 1-855-286-1650

About the Master Group L.P.

Leader in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for 60 years, 2010 winner as one of Canada’s 50 Best  Managed Companies and re-qualified in 2011; The Master Group is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada The company employs over 500 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry in over 20 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Southwestern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing
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Boucherville, February 27th, 2012 - In keeping with its Ontario market expansion, The Master Group is very pleased to announce the arrival of two new members in the Greater Toronto Area team as Operations & Sales Directors.

First, management welcomes David Bergeron who, with his expertise in supply chain, customer services, general management & finance, will assume the position of Operations Director. Mr. Bergeron will be responsible for the development, management, logistics and operations of the Hamilton, East York & Etobicoke branches. His professional background includes positions such as Regional Operations Manager at Carrier Corporation and most recently, Vice President Operations & Supply Chain at Don Park (Noble).

The Master Group also welcomes Ajay Madnani, appointed as Sales Director. With close to fifteen years of experience in the HVAC-R, Ajay will lead the team made up of Scott McKee, Alex Pascu and Kim Adam whose mandate will be to develop sales in the GTA. With his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, he has stood out in the market with his strategic and creative abilities, leading to important sales increases for major brands in the industry. Until recently, he was Product Sales Manager at Don Park.

« Mr. Bergeron and Madnani will join their efforts to develop this market with great potential and their arrival will allow the implementation of an operations & sales structure true to the model introduced in all the other Master markets» says Alain Fournier, Executive Vice President, The Master Group L.P. «Since our arrival in the GTA one year ago, we took the time to analyze and take the pulse of the market in order to make the best possible decisions for the development of this new territory. The arrival of these two experienced team players illustrates the strength of our foundation in this region and will, without a doubt, represent key assets in our growth».

David Bergeron Operations Director		Ajay Madnani Sales Director

About the Master Group L.P.

Leader in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and 2010 winner as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, The Master Group is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. The company employs over 500 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 20 branches and two distribution centres spanning the Greater Toronto Area eastward to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing
Email : nlajoie

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Boucherville, December 1st 2011 - The Master Group L.P. is proud to announce the signing of an important distribution agreement for the vast majority of its territory with NAD Klima, manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of air diffusers and services such as design by way of its own software and product laboratories.

« We are very excited and proud to partner with NAD Klima, a creative and innovative Québec company, dedicated to the development of high efficiency air management solutions », notes André Paré, Vice-President engineering and products, The Master Group L.P. « On one hand, this alliance allows us to increase the diversity of our ventilation products and this, for the benefit of our customers. The whole line of NAD Klima air diffusers constitutes a first class complement to our existing product lines such as Titus. Moreover, given the excellent reputation for quality, we will have the ability to meet all the technical challenges presented to us. »

With a complete inventory of helicoidal, ceiling, linear, circular, air induction diffusers, etc... distributed throughout its branch network, The Master Group will be able to quickly provide the necessary equipment while offering the most efficient solutions on the market.

About NAD Klima

More than 20 years ago, Danco went into business with a service company specializing in the balancing and cleaning of ventilation systems. It was by way of systematic development that the Danco Group forged a reputation for itself as the specialist in air management, and introduced European air diffusion technology, allowing them to create the NAD Klima company.

Since 2000, the company has offered a very wide range of high performance air diffusers which successfully installed a multitude of important projects with contractors, engineers and architects. NAD’s diffusers superior performance generates significant savings related to construction and energy costs, while improving not only the quality of the air but also the level of comfort for the occupants.

NAD Klima has entrusted the distribution of its products to Frivent for the Eastern Townships region and to The Master Group for all the other territories, from the Greater Toronto Area to the Maritimes.

About the Master Group L.P.

Leader in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and 2010 winner as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, The Master Group is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. The company employs over 460 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 19 branches and two distribution centres spanning the Greater Toronto Area eastward to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing
Email : nlajoie

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Boucherville, September 12th, 2011 - The Master Group L.P. is very proud to welcome its Québec City customers to our brand new branch which has been completely transformed as of September 2nd. The expansion work began in the spring of this year and gave birth to a modern, spacious and bright environment. With its 30,000 square feet, it is our largest installation throughout the Group’s network of branches.

The new branch has been designed and built based on the growing needs of our Québec City customers and includes a modern layout and new furnishings. The result is more than conclusive: this sales counter presents a very distinct signature with contemporary colors, brightness, refined style and maximized ergonomics.

Everything has been designed to improve service and customer experience: more products in inventory, displays with easier access and ten service counters located together covering all the HVAC-R specialties. A pickup service area with doors has also been installed at the front of the building, along with a « returns and warranties » service counter in the warehouse, and technical service counter on the main floor for quick service and consultations.

A mezzanine style second floor of over 6,000 square feet now hosts the entire sales team. A fully equipped training room for presentations and video conferencing has also been designed to easily accommodate groups of up to 60 people.

For this large expansion, Master has favoured the use of equipment from its major brands including York, Titus and Fabricair, such installations will therefore be available for customer training and demonstrations.

« Our branch has undergone a complete makeover and we are more than happy to serve our customers in an installation that truly surpasses the architectural standards of our industry. », says Denis Papillon, Director of Operations, Québec City branch. « From a cramped area with a low ceiling we’ve moved to a dynamic environment that meets all our needs in terms of service, sales, training and efficiency. »

About the Master Group L.P.

Leader in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and 2010 winner as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, The Master Group is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. The company employs over 460 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 19 branches and two distribution centres spanning the Greater Toronto Area eastward to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing
Email : nlajoie

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Boucherville, May 2^nd 2011 - The Master Group is happy to announce the move of its Dartmouth branch in a brand new building. Relocated in a contemporary design concept with nearly 20,000 square feet, the new sales counter set-up will better meet clients’ needs in all areas of expertise and will be in full operation as of 7 AM, Monday May 2^nd.

This move represents a wind of change for all the clientele in this region who will benefit from the new facilities for inventory availability as well as service. «From a small floor area, we move to a more modern installation equipped with a larger and more open showroom», explains Luc Bouchard, Vice President of Operations. «In addition, our new warehouse has 50% more space compared to the Ilsley Avenue installation, which translates to a significant increase in inventories.»

A classroom accommodating over 75 guests has also been set up in order to organize client training sessions to enhance their knowledge of products and technologies.

Master selected this location in the same industrial sector but this time, closer to a main road with easier access, at the following address:

181 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Unit 15, Dartmouth, B3B 1R5

Note that phone and fax numbers remain unchanged.

About The Master Group L.P.

Leader in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and 2010 winner as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, The Master Group is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. The company employs over 425 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 20 branches and two distribution centres spanning the Greater Toronto Area eastward to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing
Email : nlajoie

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Boucherville, February 22^nd, 2011 – The Master Group L.P., the largest HVAC-R distributor in Eastern Canada, has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, a national program sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Journal Les Affaires and Queen’s School of Business.

The Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies awards program recognizes companies operating at the highest levels of business performance. Now in its 17th edition, this year the program has recognized businesses run by management teams who’ve opted for a pace favourable to thriving in an environment punctuated by unprecedented challenges and who’ve set the tone to address the strategic issues of a changing world.

«We are particularly honoured to have ranked in this prestigious line of successful Canadian companies. If our history of continuous and sustainable growth, even in times of economic downturn, is no stranger to this classification, no doubt that it is primarily the result of the company’s overall vision, its strategic direction and planning, of our rigor at the start of each considered action and of our progressive vision in terms of human resources» notes Michel Ringuet, Chief Executive Officer, The Master Group L.P.

«Our latest expansion in the Greater Toronto Area clearly demonstrates the positive results of this equation», he said. «Thoroughly planned, this implementation has been achieved thanks to the perfect synergy of the teams in place, well informed and driven by a single and common objective: excellence. We wish to acknowledge and salute the dedication and professionalism of our employees, the true masters of our success.»

Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies awards program

Established in 1993, Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is the country’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and-managed companies with revenues over $10 million. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices. The program has continued to raise the profile of Canadian-owned businesses that have:

• Outperformed their competitors; • Created thousands of jobs;
• Achieved sustainable growth; • Excelled both at home and abroad.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group L.P. has led the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs over 425 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 18 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Ontario to the Maritimes. The Master Group recently acquired three branches in the Toronto and Hamilton markets.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing
Email : nlajoie

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Boucherville, February 2^nd, 2011 – The Master Group L.P. is very proud to announce its progression westward further into Ontario with the acquisition of 3 branches belonging to Ontario distributor Eastern Refrigeration Supply Co. Ltd. Two of these locations are in the Greater Toronto Area and the third is in Hamilton. The Master Group will gradually move into these 3 branches starting early spring 2011.

“After 60 years of operations in Eastern Canada, this expansion in the Toronto and Hamilton markets allows us to take an important step in line with our growth plans into new regional markets and prepares the way for a national platform” notes Michel Ringuet, CEO, The Master Group L.P. “We are more than happy to conclude this agreement, and are all motivated by the same objective: to deploy and provide the same level of service, expertise, quality, diversity and innovation that have made our company a leading player in all the markets it services.”

With regards to the personnel of these three establishments, The Master Group believes that they will be a major asset to its implementation and wishes to offer them a new working environment with new and exciting challenges, while preserving their values of employee loyalty and respect and maintaining a philosophy proper to that of Eastern’s.

About Eastern Refrigeration Supply Co. Ltd.

Family business based in Markham, Ontario, since 1963, Eastern Refrigeration Supply has earned its reputation particularly in the refrigeration sector. They are distributor for renowned brand names such as Copeland, Luxaire, Honeywell, KeepRite Refrigeration, Dupont and Sporlan

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 400 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 15 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing
Email : nlajoie

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Boucherville, January 31^st, 2011 – The Master Group L.P. is very proud to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with the ventilation products manufacturer Ruskin for all of its territory, from Eastern Ontario (Kingston and Ottawa area) to the Atlantic Provinces in Canada.

Through this agreement, Ruskin grants The Master Group representation of its comprehensive range of products (dampers, fire and smoke dampers, louvers, air measuring equipment, energy recovery ventilators, equipment screens, sunshades, air curtains, sound control products, etc) and thereby completes the range of the The Master Group’s ventilation products offering.

“This new partnership is a reflection of the vitality of our ventilation sector” comments Louis St-Laurent, President, The Master Group L.P. “Many actions have occurred in 2010 to consolidate and increase our level of competitiveness in this sector. Unequivocally, the acquisition of Technovent and our global partnership agreement with Titus have been key elements in our strategic development; and this most recent agreement with Ruskin, another manufacturer with a reputation beyond reproach, masterfully completes our positioning as a leader.”

About Ruskin

For over 50 years Ruskin has been a leading manufacturer of air and sound control products for the heating, ventilating and air conditioning market. Ruskin is also the worldwide leader in dampers for tunnel ventilation, process applications, and waste-water treatment facilities and is recognized for its savoir faire in the development of specialized equipment. In 2010, the manufacturer opened a plant in Ontario to better service its clientele East of Canada.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 400 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 15 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing
Email: nlajoie

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Boucherville, January 24th, 2011 – The Master Group is pleased to announce the arrival of Rolland and Louis Grenier as part of its heating department team, both renowned for their extensive knowledge and skills in this field.

Sons of a HVAC-R Representative, the Grenier brothers were both initiated at a very young age to the basics of HVAC-R and chose to deepen their knowledge and steer their careers towards this industry. One is a technical buff and the other is a born salesman. And both excel in their fields of expertise.

Rolland Grenier will take on the position of Product Director, hydronic heating. Rolland will complete the heating products management team alongside Kevin Guay with his expertise in the specific field of hydronic systems. With a degree in Building Mechanics, he made his mark during his long career at Rosemex, manufacturer in advanced heating and ventilation systems where he started as a designer and estimator and moved on to a joint position of Sales and General Manager. These responsibilities gave him the opportunity to perfect and harness his knowledge of the North American market, which will undoubtedly be an important asset for Master.

As for Louis Grenier, also a graduate in Building Mechanics, he will join the team as a Sales Representative. As a trainee at Rosemex during his studies, this is also where he began his career as an Estimator for the sales agents in Western Canada and the US and then in Quebec, after graduating in 2006. In 2009 Louis was promoted to Account Manager.

The Master Group welcomes them into the team and recognizes their skills, expertise and knowledge of the North American market, as a major asset in the development of its heating sector and product offering.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for almost 60 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 400 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 15 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing
Email : nlajoie

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2010-10-20 — The ventilation giant Titus now an exclusivity at The Master Group

 
Boucherville, October 20th, 2010 – The Master Group is proud to announce an exclusive agreement for all of its territories with the ventilation products manufacturer Titus from Eastern Ontario (Kingston and Ottawa regions) to the Atlantic Provinces. 

This new partnership clearly demonstrates Master’s momentum and dynamism in the development of its ventilation offering.  Through this agreement, The Group enriches its product line with highly renowned products whose reputation of quality in terms of grilles, diffusers, fan coils and terminal units, is firmly established.

Louis St-Laurent, President, The Master Group, stresses the importance of this acquisition for the company : “2010 is a pivotal year for us in developing the ventilation sector. A succession of line additions and transactions has brought us to a culminating point with this latest agreement: a consolidation of all the elements required to position ourselves as a leader in this sector. Mission accomplished for 2010.” 

Note that this year, The Master Group has also acquired the exclusive distribution rights for all its territories of the Twin City product line; another leader with an excellent reputation for quality in both the engineering and manufacturing of all its products. Master is proud of these two additions which, combined, create a perfect synergy for providing global solutions in terms of ventilation.

About Titus

For over 60 years, Titus has established itself as a leader in the air distribution segment of the commercial HVAC industry.  Titus products can be found in numerous prestigious projects worldwide, including the Guggenheim Museum in Spain, the Bank of China in Beijing and the International Space Station.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 375 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 15 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing

2010-07-05 — The Master Group L.P. acquires Technovent Inc.

Boucherville, July 5th, 2010 – The Master Group L.P. is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Quebec distributor Technovent Inc., a transaction by which Master carries out its expansion in the ventilation sector and consolidates its position as a leader in the HVAC-R industry.

«At Master all the wheels are in motion in this specific field » notes Louis St-Laurent, President, The Master Group L.P. « The acquisition of Technovent is in line with the Group’s strategy to reinforce
its product offering and to become a key player in the ventilation sector, with the ability to service all aspects of air treatment, from residential to industrial. It leads the way to new perspectives and exciting possibilities but above all, it allows our Group to benefit from the presence of experienced individuals, respected by our piers for their competence and expertise. We are happy to welcome the Technovent team of employees and management, an important asset in establishing our growth in the ventilation sector.»

«On our part», continues Serge Beaulieu, President, Technovent Inc., «this transaction is totally in line with the natural progression of our company. It constitutes a wonderful opportunity for all our
employees to work on substantial mandates and to extend our geographical presence. We are certain that our knowledge in this field and our vast experience will allow The Master Group to expand its
position in the air distribution market.»

Through this agreement, The Master Group enriches its product lines with highly renowned products such as Titus, whose reputation of quality in terms of grills, dampers, fan coils and terminal units is
firmly established.

About Technovent inc.

Since 1987, Technovent Inc. offers an extended line of ventilation products in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors for the Greater Montreal territory. The company reputation was built on solid core values in terms of customer services, professionalism and product excellence.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 375 dynamic and
devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 15 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing

2010-06-07 — Another international high profile brand exclusivity at Master: Commercial AC Products by LG Electronics

Boucherville, June 7th 2010 – The Master Group is very happy to announce an exclusive distribution agreement for the complete line of LG Commercial AC cooling & heating products covering all of its territory, from Kingston, Ontario to the Atlantic Provinces, effective today.

"This is an important brand that we are adding to our already deep list of products that we offer. More importantly, the LG Electronics Commercial AC line is very complete and their exceptional technology will provide an important performance edge compared with competitive products" notes Louis St-Laurent, President, The Master Group L.P. "Throughout the years Master has acquired the position of leader in the field of ductless residential cooling & heating. This exclusive agreement with LG Electronics Canada Inc. will now provide us with the best tools to propel us to the same enviable level in the commercial sector."

"The regions we service constitute some of the most flourishing markets in all of Canada for these types of products. This provides us an enormous potential and we intend to move forward ensuring optimal commercialization" concludes Mr St-Laurent. On this point, The Master Group already plans to set up a laboratory, unique in Eastern Canada, dedicated to the LG line for means of technical training and demonstration for our dealers and for consultant engineers.

Joseph Tarascio, Director, Commercial Air Conditioning, LG Electronics Canada, foresees this new business partnership with great enthusiasm. "Throughout my career in the HVAC-R industry, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the team at Master Group, and have always regarded them highly for their professionalism and know-how. We at LG Canada are excited and look forward to a long-lasting collaboration with our line of Commercial AC products."

At Master, Sebastien Champoux will be in charge of the LG commercial line as Product Director. This line provides a wide range of tailored commercial air conditioning products suited to buildings in a variety of types and sizes. Its Multi V Plus is one of the world’s highest capacity units, essential for high-rise buildings. LG’s Multi V Sync provides simultaneous heating and cooling with one outdoor unit, ensuring optimal temperature conditions. LG’s Multi V Space is also well known for being economical, aesthetically pleasing, and is ideal for sophisticated, luxurious living spaces.

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics Canada is a subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc. which is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances, mobile communications and business solutions. LG is comprised of five business units - Mobile Communications, Home Appliances, Home Electronics, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world’s leading producer of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, front-loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theatre systems. LG Electronics Canada has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 350 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 15 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing

2010-05-03 — The Master Group breaks new ground in Ontario: Inauguration of a 15th branch!

Boucherville, May 3rd 2010 – The Master Group L.P. is very proud to announce additional expansion in its Ontario territory with the opening of its 15th branch in Kingston which officially opens on Monday May 3rd, 2010.

"The opening of our 15th branch, 3rd in Ontario, represents an important step in the development strategy of The Master Group. With regards to choosing a location, Kingston was identified for its economic advantages and its growth potential" notes Alain Fournier, Executive Vice President for The Master Group.

Strategically located at the crossroads of main streets and major access roads, this new 7000 sq ft location will specialize in refrigeration, cooling & heating with the distribution of the largest brands such as York, Fujitsu, KeepRite, Refplus, Reznor, AO Smith, Rinnai and Weil-McLain, just to name a few.

Master expects to take up a significant part of this market by offering a large variety of products, a substantial inventory, competitive prices and last but not least, because of the quality of its client service that it has become recognized for ever since the company has been in business.

The Kingston branch is located in the industrial district of Cataraqui, at this address:

1225 Gardiners Road, Kingston, Suite 107, K7P 0G3, Phone: (613) 634-2552

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 350 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 15 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing

2010-04-19 — The Master Group announces a new nomination within its vice-presidency

Boucherville, April 19th, 2010 – In continuing to refine the structure of its senior management team, The Master Group L.P. is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Le Tallec as Vice-President, Supply Chain Management.

Daniel Le Tallec began his career at Master over 20 years ago as a buyer. He has assumed this role for more than 13 years and then rose to Purchasing Manager. His extensive experience among and at the head of this department has allowed him, not only to develop tight relationships with suppliers, but above all to acquire a thorough knowledge of the market and of the product offering.

This nomination is consistent with the consolidation plan initiated over the last few years aiming to reinforce the company’s structure and to equip ourselves with the best tools to deal with a market which is becoming more & more complex and diversified.

"This recent assignment of responsibilities is directly related to Master’s objective to increase the efficiency of its operations, and taking into account our development projects in Ontario, specifically in the Greater Toronto area, it is imperative to secure the company’s foundation in all spheres of activity" notes Michel Ringuet, CEO, The Master Group.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 350 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing

The Master Group invests in the development of sustainable energy by joining forces with the Cycle Capital Fund
 

Boucherville, November 12th, 2009 – The Master Group is pleased to announce its investment in the Cycle Capital Fund I, L.P., as an industrial partner. This initiative is evidence of The Master Group’s firm determination to invest in sustainable solutions, focus on highly energy-efficient equipment and participate in greenhouse gas reduction projects.

Cycle Capital Fund, a Quebec venture capital fund managed by Cycle Capital Management (CCM) inc., has a mission to invest in companies that develop and market clean technologies and renewable energy production projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, optimize resources and reduce the negative environmental impact over their lifecycle.

As an industrial partner of Cycle Capital, the Master Group will, in addition to its financial commitment, provide technical support for validating technologies and assistance for clean technology companies to help them develop applications that could be launched on a large scale in the marketplace.

“The contribution and collaboration of industrial investors, such as the Master Group, is fundamental to the investment strategy of Cycle Capital. This partnership enables us to support entrepreneurs in developing their companies by offering them a better understanding of the commercial value of their technologies,” said Andrée-Lise Méthot, founder and senior partner in Cycle Capital.

“We have always been on a quest for innovative solutions and we are evolving in a sphere of activities that is particularly concerned with environmental issues. Making our buildings more energy efficient is a critical factor in cleaning up our environment and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions,” added Michel Ringuet, CEO of the Master Group. “It is incumbent on every level of economic activity to intervene and act in this matter, and it seems perfectly natural to us, as a distributor, to participate in Cycle Capital Fund I. In addition to positioning ourselves as leader in the promotion and distribution of highly energy-efficient equipment, we have decided to invest in order to contribute to the rapid rise in clean and innovative technologies.”

About Cycle Capital Management

A pioneer among Canadian venture capital funds in the clean technologies sector, Cycle Capital brings together a unique group of investment professionals, strategic advisors and sustainable development experts who have an in-depth knowledge of the clean technologies and business sector. Cycle Capital supports the development of companies by giving talented entrepreneurs access to its resources and an innovative approach based on “lifecycle thinking,” which enables them to accelerate the adoption of their technologies by the market and to become a leader in their sectors of activity. Cycle Capital has already invested in six Quebec companies and continues to seek out investment opportunities on the markets in Quebec, Canada and the northeastern corridor of North America.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 350 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing
514.527.2301
nlajoie@master.ca
 

Solar energy. An unlimited ressource. A dependable technology. A solution for the future, now at Master.

Boucherville, September 28th, 2009 – Concerned about offering our customer base an increasingly large variety of products relying on renewable energy resources, The Master Group is proud to announce the acquisition of three important lines of solar energy products for distribution throughout its network.

In the air heating department, Master is now associated with Luba Solar and Grammer Solar, two names with a solid reputation in the industry. Marketed under the the name "Plug & Save", the Luba Solar air preheating system represents the optimal solution for situations where solar roof mounting is the best option. Simple, robust and light, flexible and easy to install, ideal for air-based heat pump systems.

For its part, the Grammer high temperature solar collector, developed in Germany, is used for preheating and heating of air. This collector, designed for commercial or residential applications, is the most efficient in its category as it can heat air temperature up to 60°C above ambient temperature. When it comes to thermal heating, Master has partnered with Heliodyne, a California based company which made its mark over the past 30 years due to their continued focus on their technology and the dependability of their products. Installers will be delighted with the ease and rapidity of installation and its many features such as online monitoring.

"We are proud to position ourselves, thanks to the acquisition of these three brands, as the sole distributor of solar air and water heating systems in all of Eastern Canada", notes Michel Ringuet, CEO of The Master Group. "Even though solar energy isn’t a new technology, it has been refined over the years to offer most effective performances. The key relies on the accuracy of each system’s performance data: which is how a return on the investment is garanteed and we have all the required resources & equipment in order to reach the expected results. These products, eligible to government grants, are an ideal addition to our existing product lines, such as our geothermal line."

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 350 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing
514.527.2301
nlajoie@master.ca
 

The Master Group L.P. announces an important distribution agreement with the American manufacturer Twin City Fan & Blower

Boucherville, August 19th, 2009 - The Master Group L.P. is proud to announce the signature of an important exclusive agreement with Twin City Fan & Blower for the distribution of their complete line of commercial products in the regions of Quebec, Ottawa and the Atlantic provinces.

"We are very enthusiastic and proud to associate ourselves with Twin City whose drive and reputation of excellence in terms of engineering as well as the fabrication of all their products are important assets" notes André Paré Vice-President, Engineering & Products, The Master Group L.P. "But above all, this agreement allows us as a distributor, to actually complete our line of ventilation products. This of course for the benefit of our clientele to which we will now have the possibility of offering global solutions in this area."

With the help of an important inventory including a large variety of fans, motors & belts, The Master Group will be in a position to create air side unit systems totally adapted to the specific needs of it’s clients and to supply quickly the required parts & equipment to meet their requests.

About Twin City Fan & Blower

Twin City Fan & Blower, a division of Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd., has been an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high quality ventilation products since the company started in the early 1970s. TCF supplies commercial & industrial equipment throughout the world in a variety of fields such as automotive, paper mills, textile, environmental control, commercial buildings and the HVACR market.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 350 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing
514.527.2301
nlajoie@master.ca

The Master Group begins 2009 with upper management nominations

Boucherville, January 16th 2009 – Michel Ringuet and Louis St-Laurent, CEO and President of The Master Group, have the pleasure to announce three important nominations within its upper management.

To begin with, Mr. Alain Fournier, until recently Vice-President of Sales, is promoted to Executive Vice-President. Active for over 25 years within the company, a tireless worker, Alain has always been a key player in the growth and development of The Master Group. Ever since his early years as a branch Representative, he climbed the corporate ladder and attained the position of Sales Manager in 1993, became a shareholder in 1999 and then Vice-President of Sales in 2006.

To this first nomination, we add those of Éric Lajoie and André Paré, respectively named Regional Sales Vice-President, Montréal and Vice-President, Engineering & Products.

Since his arrival at The Master Group in 1991, Éric Lajoie has successively occupied the positions of Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Montréal and Principal Sales Director, Montréal. His devotion, creativity, good judgement and knowledge of the market make him the perfect candidate to take over the reins of this market.

For his part, André Paré joined The Master team in 1993 as a Sales Representative alongside our engineers; he was later named Director of Commercial & Specialized Equipments followed by Principal Director, Industrial, Commercial & Heating. His professionalism, excellent technical knowledge of the products and reputation within the engineering profession, will serve him well in his new position.

“We are very happy to proceed to all three of these well deserved nominations” notes Louis St-Laurent. “It has been over a year since we’ve begun the implementation of measures to increase efficiency of our operations and these nominations are part of our consolidation plan. By these means, we are empowering our three colleagues with an important decision making authority, which allows them more flexibility and immediate time of response in a context where the turn of events is constantly changing”.

“Because of the current economic situation and its instability” continues Michel Ringuet, “it is now more important than ever, to supply our team players with the proper tools and to support them with leaders who possess the experience, judgement, talent and all the required skills to answer their needs as well as those of our clientele.”

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 375 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing
(514) 527-2301

The Master Group welcomes Michel Lecompte to head up its refrigeration department

Boucherville, August 21, 2008 – The Master Group is proud to announce the appointment of Michel Lecompte to the position of Technical Director, Refrigeration. Mr. Lecompte will take over the position, recently left vacant by the departure of Marc Gosselin, in mid-September.

“Michel is regarded as one of the leading experts in the refrigeration industry. His experience, credibility, and versatility are definite assets for our company, and we are especially pleased to welcome him to our team,” noted Louis St-Laurent, President, The Master Group L.P. “His arrival here will further strengthen our position as industry leader.”

In fact, with his extensive experience, Mr. Lecompte has developed a unique expertise. His solid background—close to 40 years in the industry—includes numerous major achievements in Quebec as well as outside the province, for a variety of companies, institutions, and organizations: Wild Life Canada, Sobeys Warehouses, Hershey, Couche-Tard, warehouses for fine wines in California, fish drying facilities in Iceland, and even for the United Nations world biodiversity preservation warehouses.

Since his early days as an industrial designer with Blanchard Industries in 1969, he steered his professional career mainly in the direction of research, development and product engineering. He is self-taught, curious, and talented, and over the years has honed his interest, read extensively, consulted a host of sources, and taken a variety of training courses to extend his knowledge in the field.

After serving with companies like Powrmatic in 1973, where he was Director, Air Conditioning, and Blanchard-Ness in 1977, where he was involved in research, development, and product engineering, as well as supervising specifications for highly specialized applications, he went on to found RefPlus in 1994, and remained its President to this day. He also took on the duties of Vice President, Engineering at Dectron International when it merged with RefPlus.

He has been an active member of ASHRAE since 1982, co-authoring numerous book chapters, manuals, and test method standards for the association. He even drafted a number of his publications at ASHRAE headquarters in Atlanta. He currently holds the position of Secretary of the association’s Montreal chapter. “My decision to join Master stems mainly from a desire to seek new challenges and return to the field of distribution: I’d like to get away from the development and engineering aspect and concentrate more on a wide range of technical applications,” Michel Lecompte explains. “I would also really like to pass along all my knowledge in the field, and I feel I could give the young talents at Master a helping hand.”

About the Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has led the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years, and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 375 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres extending from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communication and Marketing

Rosemex Group and The Master Group L.P. sign an important distribution agreement

Boucherville, November 14th, 2007 - The Master Group L.P. is proud to announce the signature of an important exclusive distribution agreement with Rosemex Group for its standard & custom ventilation products for the Province of Québec. This agreement is effective as of today. With the combined HVAC experience of both companies, this association will bring exceptional technical depth to customized ventilation systems.

"We are very proud of this new business partnership. With the help of Master’s technical support team we will be able to offer a better service to our clientele" concludes Rolland Grenier, General Director, Rosemex Group.

On the other hand, The Master Group is happy to welcome a renowned manufacturer such as Rosemex Group. "We are very enthusiastic and proud to associate ourselves with a creative and innovative Quebec company such as Rosemex" notes Michel Ringuet, Chief Executive Officer, The Master Group L.P. "First, this alliance helps us diversify our product line, an important advantage for our clients, and second, because of the excellent reputation & quality of Rosemex’s after sales service, we will be able to answer all technical challenges presented to us."

In addition to this agreement regarding ventilation products, Rosemex Group has also entrusted The Master Group with the exclusive distribution of its hydronic heating products for the replacement market. With the help of a centralized inventory and its branch network, The Master Group will be in a position to supply quickly the required parts & equipment to meet the clients’ needs.

About Rosemex Group

 As a leader in the heating and ventilation field, Rosemex Group offers some innovative products perfectly adapted to the changing needs of the industry. With the help of its dynamic team, they wish to remain among the top manufacturers in their field and in their principal markets including Canada, the United States, Europe & China. Rosemex offers a technical support service for standard & customized ventilation systems, cabinet heaters as well as hydronic heating systems.

About The Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 375 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications and Marketing

The Master Group L.P. announces a series of nominations within its management team

Boucherville, March 26th 2007 – In keeping with the important growth of the past few years, The Master Group is proud to announce a series of nominations within its management team, notably in the refrigeration sector.

First of all, The Master Group is pleased to announce the nomination of Marc Gosselin as Manager, Refrigeration Department. So far, he occupied the position of Technical Manager in refrigeration. From now on, he will be assisted by Sylvain Rivet who will assume the functions of Assistant Manager, Refrigeration Products.

Furthermore, Luc Bouchard is named Manager, Branch Network. Part of the Master team for close to fifteen years, Luc will lead all the activities related to the development and the management of the Master branches.

The Manager position for the Laval branch left vacant by Mr. Rivet will be taken over by Didier Constiaux. For his part, Dany Tremblay will leave his position in Technical Support, Internal Sales, to assume full responsibility of managing the Lachenaie branch. Dany will be replaced by Julien Levasseur, newly employed at Master.

About the Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 54 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 370 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing

The Master Group L.P. receives the WaterFurnace Distributor of the Year 2006 award for a second consecutive year

Boucherville, March 21, 2007 – The Master Group L.P. has been awarded for a second consecutive year the title of North American Distributor of the Year by the manufacturer WaterFurnace. The title was awarded to Master Group for having increased its purchases of residential geothermal equipment by 62% compared to 2005.

“Master is particularly proud of receiving this award because beyond financial results, it is a testimony to our efforts to promote environmentally-friendly products and to our desire to offer tomorrow’s technology to our clients,” points out Michel Ringuet, chief executive officer of the Master Group. “We are very concerned with environmental issues and are constantly on the lookout for products that meet the LEED building standards. High-efficiency ecological systems such as geothermics are an example of a truly ingenious technology.”

Geothermics is the most efficient heating and air conditioning mode in the world. It produces savings in heating costs of up to 60% because it utilizes the energy from the sun, which is stored in the earth, without combustion. WaterFurnace is recognized throughout the world as a pioneer and leader in the development and manufacturing of geothermal heating and air conditioning systems.

About the Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 375 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing

The Master Group L.P. purchases the distribution division of Bousquet Frères Ltée

Boucherville, March 9, 2007 – The Master Group L.P. is pleased to announce that it has just completed acquiring the assets of the distribution division of Bousquet Frères Ltée, property of Groupe BFL Inc. The transaction comes into effect on Monday, March 12, 2007, and covers the distribution of the full A.O. Smith, Space-Ray and Reznor product lines.

This represents the fourth acquisition by the Master Group in the heating industry over the course of the last two years and this latest transaction is in keeping with the Group’s development plan for the heating market. With the increased volume generated by these three new product lines, the Master Group will consolidate its position as a major player in this industry segment. Also noteworthy is that this transaction makes Master a quasi-exclusive distributor of Reznor products in Eastern Canada.

"We are very proud of this latest acquisition and remain on the lookout for additional opportunities to further increase our presence on this market,” states Michel Ringuet, chief executive officer of the Master Group L.P.

The Master team is happy to welcome aboard specialized sales representatives Gabriel Dufault, Erick Francoeur and Julien Levasseur who will pursue their careers in customer service with the company.

For its part, Groupe BFL Inc. will maintain the operations of Bousquet Technologies inc. and TEGA Technologies, whose products and services will continue to be proposed by members of its own sales team.

About the Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 55 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 375 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing

The Master Group L.P. announces nominations within its management team

Boucherville, January 11th 2007 – In order to meet the needs of constant growth, the Master Group is happy to announce a series of nominations within the management team of its Heating Division.

First of all, André Massé is named Sales Manager, Heating Department. With Master since 2005, Mr. Massé was, until recently, Manager, Heating Products & Internal Sales.

Furthermore, Guy Ménard moves up from Sales Manager to Manager, Heating Department. Along with this new role comes the responsibility of managing the complete heating products line throughout the Master branches as well as contributing to the relationship between suppliers and the sales team.

Finally, Stéphane Laroche, Internal Sales & Estimation Manager, Industrial & Commercial Department, will also take on the responsibility of managing the internal sales team, Heating Department.

"These nominations allow us to unfold our development plan while keeping in touch with our clients needs" explains Louis St-Laurent. "By proceeding with these changes, we are adapting our structure to the rapid evolution of requirements in the heating market. And therefore maintaining our sustained growth throughout the next few years."

About the Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 54 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 370 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie
Director, Communications & Marketing

Retirement within the Master Group L.P. team

Boucherville, January 8th 2007 – Our friend and colleague Robert Dollard will be leaving the Master Group on March 31st for his well deserved retirement after 16 years of service.

As Director of the Quebec branch since his arrival in the company in 1990, Robert "Bob" Dollard was totally dedicated in developing the market of the Quebec region. Under his management, the branch has seen its turnover quintuple and the number of employees increase from 5 to 30.

"We are very grateful for the work carried out by Bob and want to extend him our most sincere thanks for his dedication and loyalty throughout the past 16 years" notes Louis St-Laurent. "In my name as well as for my partners Michel Ringuet and Alain Fournier and in the name of the whole Master team, we wish him a most happy retirement. Long life to you, dear Bob!"
With regards to his succession, and because of the important growth this market has known, Mr. Dollard’s responsibilities will be shared between Denis Papillon and Jacques Dugal, respectively appointed to Director of Operations and Sales Director.

About the Master Group L.P.

The Master Group has lead the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating sectors for more than 54 years now and is the largest independent distributor in Eastern Canada. It employs some 370 dynamic and devoted individuals who serve the industry from over 14 branches and two distribution centres spanning from Eastern Ontario to the Maritimes.

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Source: Nathalie Lajoie

Director, Communications & Marketing