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are equipped to meet the needs of DIY and RONA Announces the Acquisition of RONA
Pro customers alike. The new ownership also Oka by Coop Embrun and Groupe Matériaux
plans on undertaking renovations to improve Godin inc.
customer experience at these locations.
"As a family-owned business our goal is
always to work closely with local communities
and keep those ties with the local population
to support them in every stage of their home
improvement and renovation projects," said
Andrew Doidge, President and CEO of Doidge
Building Centres Ltd. He also added that
James Roy, former owner of the stores, will
stay on as a shareholder and key partner in
the business. "James built such an incredible
business and is well-respected among his
community. We are very lucky to continue to
build this business together," concluded Mr.
Doidge.
L-r Andrew Doidge, President and CEO of "Andrew and his team are great at what
Doidge Building Centres Ltd, and James Roy, they do, and we are thrilled to see them
shareholder and key partner of RONA Carp and expand their footprint. They show incredible
RONA Woodlawn dedication to their business and customers
and possess a strong business sense that
in the group’s objective to grow its footprint generates success in every project they
across Ontario as it opens up a whole new embark on. I’m sure the Carp and Woodlawn
market for the company that is acquiring its communities will greatly benefit from their L-r Michael Bols, Chairman of the Board of Coop
first stores in Ottawa. With their hardware expertise," mentioned Alain Ménard, Senior Embrun, and Joël Godin, President of Groupe
product selection and lumber yard, RONA Vice-President, RONA Affiliated Dealers at Matériaux Godin inc.
Carp and RONA Woodlawn building centres RONA inc.

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