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March 14, 2024
The Master Group and Nuvei announce partnership to enhance customer experience
The Master Group and Nuvei are pleased to announce their new joint partnership to optimize Master’s payment function and drive growth through an enhanced omnichannel experience.
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March 6, 2024
The Master Group Marks its 10th Anniversary with Novacap Industries
The Master Group is thrilled to announce the commemoration of its 10th anniversary in partnership with the Industries Fund of Novacap
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June 27, 2023
Blauberg Vento Expert
Combining Fresh Air & Fresh Art for a Great Cause – The purchase of a Blauberg x Marchuk Vento Expert heat recovery unit supports efforts to rebuild Ukraine
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May 10, 2022
The Master Group, 12 years in the ranking of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Without any surprise, and for the 12th consecutive year, The Master Group has climbed to the traditional ranking of Canada's Best Managed Companies
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February 8, 2022
A not-to-be-missed interview!
Master has had a meteoric rise over the past few years, including a first foray into the US.
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February 2, 2022
The Master Group receives the Best of Brands 2021 award
Last December, The Master Group was presented with the Best of Brands 2021 award by Johnson Controls for excellence in selling Source 1 products
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January 31, 2022
Master Celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
As part of International Women's Day 2022, Master is very proud to launch its very own Women of Master Spotlight Series.
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December 13, 2021
Master's first acquisition in the US market
Pushing the boundaries is in Master's DNA. Having been present from coast to coast for some time, we can now say that we are also present beyond the border. The Master Group is excited and proud to announce its entry into the United States with the acqui...
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December 2, 2021
Freedom is a given for some, a struggle for others
As a veteran of the war in Iraq, our colleague Chris Lefaivre, Director of the Calgary Distribution Centre, remains closely connected to the veteran community and is dedicated to the well-being of all veteran
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October 21, 2021
The Coleman and York brands stand out from the competition
Forbes Advisor, a global platform dedicated to helping consumers make the best product choices, has recently compiled a list of the top five HVAC manufacturers and of the best air conditioning brands, based on factors like efficiency, durability, warranty...
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September 1, 2021
Appointment of Marc Gagnon as Vice-President Sales, Business Solutions, Eastern Canada
Marc Gagnon has been promoted to Vice-President Sales, Business Solutions, Eastern Canada.
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July 19, 2021
Louis St-Laurent, winner of the EY 2021 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Louis St-Laurent, Chief Executive Officer, was awarded the highest regional distinction in the EY 2021 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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June 17, 2021
Kevin Fullan honoured by CIPH
The Master Group would like to congratulate our colleague Kevin Fullan, Vice President of Distribution, Central Canada, who was honoured by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
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May 31, 2021
The Master Group continues to grow
Master announced the acquisition of all the assets of Gagnon & Associates Inc., an Ontario company based in Sudbury specializing in heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions for commercial applications in the industrial, institutional and en...
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May 13, 2021
HVAC Know It All and Masters Chat All things HVAC
Check out one of our Master's team members on the HVAC Know It All Podcast.
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May 5, 2021
The Master Group named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and Platinum Club member for the 4th year
We take great pride in announcing that Master Group retains its place once again this year as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
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November 27, 2020
Appointment of Keith Strachan as Senior Vice President of Distribution
Master is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Strachan as Senior Vice President of Distribution. Keith will also join the Master Group Executive Committee.
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November 10, 2020
The Master Group acquires Alberta motor distributor Soper’s Supply Ltd.
The Master Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Alberta-based Soper’s Supply Ltd. Soper’s specializes in the sale and distribution of electric motors, fans, blowers and pumps and is one of Canada’s largest distributors of HVAC-R motors.
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October 1, 2020
The Master Group Acquires the Ontario Manufacturers’ Representative EFI Concepts
The Master Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of EFI Concepts, an Ontario-based company with head office in Toronto and a branch office in Ancaster.
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July 16, 2020
A Breath of Fresh Air for our Seniors and Caregivers
The heat waves of the past few weeks have been a great challenge for many people, especially for residents and caregivers in residential and long-term care centres.
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July 15, 2020
Why buy from a Canadian company?
Buying from a Canadian company provides benefits to all Canadians. Not only those who work directly for the company but all peripheral businesses and suppliers who support the company and their employees.
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May 20, 2020
Master adds SMS messaging to its range of digital services
It is now possible to send requests by text messaging your branch directly. Save time and money with no app to download and no training required.
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March 16, 2020
COVID-19 - How we are taking action to continue serving you
As COVID-19 continues to impact the global community, we would like to keep you informed of the various proactive measures we have put in place to safeguard the health of our employees and customers while ensuring we continue to service our markets
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March 6, 2020
The Master Group retains its title as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
For the tenth year in a row, The Master Group has successfully qualified as one of Canada's Best-Managed Companies. The Master Group also maintains its status as a member of the prestigious Platinum Club, which we received for the first time in 2017.
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December 20, 2019
Vaughan's new distribution centre now open
The move to our new distribution center in Vaughan is now complete. The new 193,500 square feet building brings together all personnel and operations of the Oakville and Markham offices with an additional 177,500 square feet of warehouse space.
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October 7, 2019
Fujitsu General America has announced that The Master Group is awarded exclusive distribution rights for Fujitsu AirStage VRF commercial products throughout Western Canada
Fujitsu General America has announced that The Master Group is awarded exclusive distribution rights for Fujitsu AirStage VRF commercial products throughout Western Canada including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia
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September 26, 2019
Master stands out once again
It was in Palm Springs under the California sun that Fujitsu General America honoured their best channel partners at “Destination Innovation”, its third annual National Distributor Conference event.
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September 17, 2019
Master Group appointed exclusive distributor of Hitachi VRF product line for Eastern Canada
Master Group has announced the introduction of Hitachi VRF equipment as a replacement for the LG VRF product line.
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July 31, 2019
Master opens a new point of sale on Vancouver Island
A new Master point of sale will open in Nanaimo, BC on August 5th. In an effort to support the needs of customers during this very busy period of the season, Master has decided to go ahead with the opening of a fully functional temporary point of sale
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July 10, 2019
Master continues to expand in Kelowna with the opening of a branch
Master continues to expand in Western Canada with the opening of a 9th branch. Open to customers since June 24, this third point of sale in British Columbia has a large showroom, a training room, a well configured 8,665 sq. ft. warehouse
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June 14, 2019
Master announces leadership transition
Louis St-Laurent, President and CEO of The Master Group Inc., has announced an upcoming change in the company’s leadership. Neil Stuart McDougall will be stepping in as President effective July 1st, 2019.
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May 1, 2019
Master honored by Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls’ top channel partners were recently recognized at its Best of Brands event, which honors partners who provide customers with world-class products and solutions. Top performers were selected based on sales growth.
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April 8, 2019
Opening of a second Master branch in Calgary
The Master Group is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Calgary. This point of sale, which will officially open its doors to customers on Monday, April 8, will be the 7th Master branch to set foot in Western Canada.
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March 18, 2019
Master opens a branch in Edmonton
The Master Group adds a new point of sale to its Western Canada branch network. Located at the very heart of our industry, and very close to the major highways, this branch is the 5th to open as part of Master's ambitious expansion plan in the West.
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March 15, 2019
Master opens its first Distribution Centre in Alberta
As part of the vast expansion of its branch network in Western Canada, Master opens a distribution centre in Calgary
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March 7, 2019
The Master Group re-qualifies as member of the prestigious Platinum Club of Canada’s Best Managed
For the ninth year in a row, The Master Group has been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. The company keeps its status as a member of the Platinum Club for having retained the designation for at least seven consecutive years.
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February 13, 2019
Master is awarded YORK® product distribution rights for Western Canada
Johnson Controls announced on February 13, 2019 that The Master Group was awarded distribution rights throughout Western Canada for YORK® brand residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products.
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January 24, 2019
Another bustling year to come
The fast pace of 2018 continues as 2019 kicks off into high gear with major projects in the works, here is a brief overview.
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December 17, 2018
New address for our Calgary North branch
The Calgary North branch re-opened in a brand new location on Monday, December 17th. Located at just two minutes away from the previous location, this 16,000 sq. ft. branch has a contemporary design and offers our customers an improved shopping experience
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September 27, 2018
Construction of the Vaughan Distribution Center: It's a Go!
The construction of the new Vaughan Distribution Centre has officially started, and Master celebrated this event during a ground breaking ceremony with employees and senior management.
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May 1, 2018
Master Group acquires Saskatchewan distributor Davies Supplies Group Ltd.
Master has recently announced the acquisition of all the shares of Saskatchewan distributor Davies Supply Group Ltd. The transaction includes all of Davies Supply's operations, including the head office in Saskatoon and two branches in Calgary and Lethbri
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March 20, 2018
Master opens a tenth branch in the Greater Toronto Area
Master is pleased to announce the opening of its 10th branch in the Greater Toronto Area, on March 19, 2018. just seven years after its expansion into region.
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March 12, 2018
Master recognized as a Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies for another year
For the eighth year in a row, The Master Group has been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and retains its status as member of the select Platinum Club.
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March 7, 2018
Master, partner on major projects
The Master Group will soon be delivering close to 70 York Solutions custom air-handling units to the jobsite of the new Maison de Radio-Canada in Montreal. Construction work on this important French Canadian creative hub, which began in the fall of 2017
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December 18, 2017
A successful fundraising campaign
For the seventh consecutive year, Master Group employees have shown great solidarity to bring a little joy to children living in precarious situations. Together they raised the impressive sum of $8,340.00.
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November 1, 2017
Prizes awarded at JCI / York
Two members of the Master sales team received honors at the JCI / York 2017 National Territory Managers Annual Meeting held in Scottsdale, Arizona
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October 24, 2017
Our Lachenaie branch has moved
Change of city & address for our Lachenaie branch: the team welcomed their customers in Terrebonne this week. A brand new location for this point of sale which opens onto a larger and more ergonomic showroom.
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September 28, 2017
The York Canada 150th Celebration Contest has kicked off!
150 years ago, the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were united into one Dominion of Canada.
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September 1, 2017
Beware of uncertified and malicious installers
Entrust the purchase and installation of your wall-mounted heat pump to a certified contractor
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May 31, 2017
Master helps flood victims
Master has developed an initiative in solidarity for the Quebec communities who have been affected by the recent Spring flooding.
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May 17, 2017
9th Master Group branch in GTA
The Master Group continues to grow in the Greater Toronto Area with the opening of a new branch in Vaughan.
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May 5, 2017
YORK® featured on Modern Living
The all-new York® Affinity Series exceeds all performance standards. Designed for today’s lifestyles, York® home comfort systems are smarter, more efficient and more reliable than ever before.
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April 10, 2017
Successful makeover for the Longueuil branch
Hard to recognize our Longueuil branch, because it has been totally transformed.
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March 10, 2017
Master, Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies
For maintaining the Best Managed status for seven consecutive years, The Master Group is proud to enter the select Platinum Club of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
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March 6, 2017
Happy 65th Master!
From a little service counter dedicated to the distribution of refrigeration products and operated by a single employee, Master grew steadily throughout the decades to reach an enviable position of leader in the HVAC-R industry in Canada
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February 28, 2017
AERCO now exclusively at Master
The Aerco product line offering superior performance and profitability is now exclusive at Master across Quebec.
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February 22, 2017
Master takes part in the On efface et on recommence TV show with GREE and vanEE
Sometimes it doesn’t take much to make a difference, and getting involved in the community is important for The Master Group. Invited by the On efface et on recommence TV show, Master has had the pleasure of helping out the Lacroix-Bergeron family
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December 5, 2016
A spectacular sum of $10,000 collected for the Master Elves Workshop
The 2016 Master Elves Workshop collect raised an impressive sum of $10,000.00, twice as much as last year.
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November 16, 2016
Our LeboLab heating lab completely revamped
Completely revamped with more than a dozen new latest technology units and equipment, the LeboLab heating lab welcomed 200 customers to an Oktoberfest evening on 3 November.
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September 29, 2016
The Master Group concludes an important acquisition transaction
The Master Group Inc. purchased the distribution operations of Johnson Controls’ Unitary Products Group (York®) branches based in Oakville and Markham, Ontario.
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August 5, 2016
Relocation of the Master Hydronics branch
As of August 2nd, 2016 the Master Hydronics branch, dedicated to heating equipment and products, has been relocated to 6300 Viscount Road, Unit 1B in Mississauga at only 4 kilometers away from the previous location.
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July 20, 2016
They have succeeded!
Congratulations to the Master team athletes who crossed the Owl's Head Spartan Race finish line Saturday, July 16 in the Eastern Townships (Quebec).
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April 21, 2016
The Master Group retains the Best Managed in Canada title for the sixth consecutive year
The Master Group is distinguished once again this year among the elite of Canadian businesses by reclassifying as a recipient of the prestigious Best Managed Companies in Canada (Best Managed), specifically as a Gold Standard member.
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April 13, 2016
Save up to $300 when you buy the best heat pump on the market
Installing a superior quality Fujitsu energy-efficient comfort system is ensuring year round comfort, rain or shine, to your whole family.
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March 15, 2016
Master honored by Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls’ top channel partners were recently recognized at its Best of Brands event, which honors partners who provide customers with world-class products and solutions.
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