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rona brings together its
collaborators to launch 2025

RONA Brings Together its Collaborators to
Launch 2025
Their 2025 Vendor Forum was attended
by over 300 participants from nearly 180
vendors. The energy was high at this event,
which enabled their valued partners to learn
about RONA's priorities and strategies for
the upcoming year, and to talk with members
of their Executive Leadership Team and
merchandising teams.
Seven companies were recognized
as Vendors of the Year for their ongoing
commitment to helping deliver the best to
RONA's customers. RONA expressed that
they feel 'fortunate to have partners who are
committed to collaboration and innovation,
and who are dedicated to achieving
excellence alongside our teams. Join us in
congratulating Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., key role in RONA’s growth strategy, and we About Matériaux Pont-Masson
Mono Serra Group, Doman Building Materials intend to continue expanding this network Matériaux Pont-Masson has been serving
Group, TNA, S Boudrias Horticole, Oldcastle in the years to come. RONA was founded builders for 45 years. The company operates
(CRH) and Henkel.' in Canada 85 years ago. It’s a company that nine stores in Québec and Ontario, as well as
was created by dealers for dealers. Our an export division to the far north. In addition
Materiaux Pont-Masson Returns to RONA's network of affiliated dealers is made up of to complete engineering, estimation, and roof
Network of Affiliated Dealers Canadien entrepreneurs, of which Matériaux truss manufacturing services operating in two
RONA inc. announces the conclusion of Pont-Masson is now part,” says J.P. Towner, divisions, the company offers an exclusive
a partnership agreement with Matériaux President and Chief Executive Officer at RONA sales office to its clientele of contractors and
Pont-Masson, which operates nine stores in inc. self-builders, as well as a delivery service
Canada. This agreement marks Matériaux Firmly established in Québec and Ontario, boasting over 75 trucks. Employing more than
Pont-Masson’s return to RONA’s network of Matériaux Pont-Masson is a dynamic company 500 people in its branches and divisions, the
affiliated dealers, of which it was a member that has been serving consumers, contractors, company has been growing steadily since
for over 30 years. self-builders, and business owners since 2012.
“We have decided to renew our 1979. Through this partnership, RONA
partnership with RONA to pursue our will manage the supply and distribution About RONA inc.
development plans and ensure our group’s of products to all nine stores operated by RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home
continuous growth. We were impressed with Matériaux Pont-Masson. The company, improvement retailers headquartered in
the recent changes that were made to the which employs more than 500 people in its Boucherville, Quebec. The RONA inc. network
company, in particular its strong commitment branches and divisions, will have direct access operates or services some 425 corporate and
to supporting and developing its network to RONA’s leadership and support teams. affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+,
of affiliated dealers,” says Mr. Éric Bailey, “About a year ago, we announced a RONA, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a
President at Matériaux Pont-Masson. repositioning strategy and a series of long and rich history, RONA inc. has supported
“Having access to a wider variety of innovative programs to increase our affiliated Canadians in their home improvement
products, being included in decisions that dealers’ profitability and help them benefit and construction projects since 1939. To
impact us and partnering with such a strong from the growth opportunities that are achieve this, the company relies on a team
banner, both on the operational and the available to them. Our ambition is to operate of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to
administrative levels, are key priorities for the strongest network of affiliated dealer provide an inclusive workplace where everyone
us. This will ensure that we offer exceptional stores in the country, and we are making every is encouraged to contribute. RONA inc. has
service to our growing clientele,” adds Julie effort to achieve that goal. In this spirit, and been ranked among Top Employers in the
Boucher, General Manager at Matériaux Pont- with great enthusiasm, I welcome Matériaux Greater Montréal area since 2021. As a result of
Masson. Pont-Masson back to the RONA family. We its ongoing efforts in sustainable development,
“I am proud of this partnership, which will be there to support them and contribute the company is recognized as one of Canada’s
reflects our clear vision that will allow our to the growth and success of their company,” Greenest Employers. To learn more about the
affiliated dealers to stand out even more adds Alain Ménard, Senior Vice-President, company, visit www.ronainc.ca.
in their respective markets. Undeniably, RONA Affiliated Dealers at RONA inc.
our network of affiliated dealers plays a
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