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LOU-TEC acquires Accès Location +

The alliance of the two companies consolidates LOU-TEC’s position as a Quebec leader in the rental industry

Montreal, Monday, June 20, 2022— LOU-TEC, a network of rental experts known as the industry reference in Quebec since 1979, announces the acquisition of Accès Location +, the aerial lift equipment rental specialist, and consolidates its position as the Quebec leader in the heavy machinery, tools, and specialized equipment rental industry.

With this acquisition, LOU-TEC becomes a key player in helping to build Quebec. Its clients, mainly contractors working in the industrial, commercial, and residential construction sectors will have access to an impressive fleet of aerial lift equipment and a wide range of complementary equipment.

Both companies have excellent reputations and the best sales forces in the market. By leveraging their combined expertise, services, and offerings, as well as joining sales forces, they will provide a remarkable experience to their customers.

LOU-TEC will also now have one of the most notable fleets of aerial lift equipment in Canada. With an average age of four years, this fleet is the newest in the industry in Quebec. LOU-TEC’s extensive network of 28 locations, including the opening of a new site in Drummondville in the coming weeks, will allow customers to take advantage of rapid delivery to job sites throughout Quebec. This regional presence allows for quick responses to urgent requests thanks to the inventory available at the branches, from heavy machinery to specialized and frequently used equipment.

« With the support of our financial partners, today we can consolidate our position as a Quebec leader in the industry and we are taking an important step towards achieving our vision of becoming a major player across the country by 2030. The acquisition of Accès Location + allows us to bring together passionate people who are committed to meeting our customers’ most demanding requirements and who are proud to share their expertise and know-how. »

– Jean-Marc Dallaire, President and CEO, LOU-TEC

« We are turning an important chapter in the history of Accès Location + and it is a privilege to join LOU-TEC, a Quebec-based company that works with the same rigour and concern for providing the quality service our customers have come to expect. Together and thanks to our common values, we will be stronger in fulfilling the company’s vision and developing our market share in Quebec and Canada. »

– Luc Bertrand, President, Accès Location +