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while increasing recognition of BMR Group’s at BMR, the leading player in Québec’s JELD-WEN® CANADA NAMED ENERGY
excellent customer service. We look forward renovation industry.
to working with Eric and his dedicated Renowned for his ability to mobilize, his STAR® MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
team and to introducing them to the many empathy, and his negotiation skills, François
advantages of BMR!” Jonathan Gendreau, Grenier especially stands out in the context
Vice President – Strategy and Network of business transformation, mergers and
Development, Groupe BMR acquisitions in complex work environments.
A very stimulating new challenge awaits Mr.
Appointment of François Grenier as Vice Grenier, as BMR Group has been growing
President, Human Resources steadily for several years. JELD-WEN of Canada, a subsidiary of
BMR Group is There is no doubt that François Grenier JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE:JELD), was
proud to announce will be a tremendous asset for BMR Group, named the ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer
the appointment a company known for its collaborative and of the Year in the category of Windows
of its new Vice human values. and Doors for 2021. The ENERGY STAR®
President, Human Canada Awards recognize organizations
Resources, Mr. About BMR Group that have made outstanding contributions
François Grenier. BMR Group is a subsidiary of Sollio to protecting the environment through
With 22 years Cooperative Group, having close to 300 superior energy achievements. JELD-WEN
of experience in renovation centres and hardware stores in of Canada has won this award five times
human resource Québec, Ontario, and the Maritimes. The over the last seven years bringing their total
management, the retail sales of BMR Group and its members ENERGY STAR® award count to eight. The
last 5 of which are valued at more than $1.3 billion per year ENERGY STAR® program is internationally
were at BMR Group and some 8,000 people work within the recognized and the symbol is known
as Senior Director of Labour Relations & network. BMR Group is Québec’s leading broadly by consumers as a trusted mark for
OHS, Mr. Grenier will be responsible for the player in the hardware industry and operates high efficiency products.
overall management of human resources under the BMR, La Shop BMR, Agrizone, and “JELD-WEN team members are being
Potvin & Bouchard banners. recognized today for the innovation and
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