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manugypse named one of expansion and development of
multiple branches. They have grown
canada's best managed into a world-class organization and
companies have deservedly been recognized
as one of Canada’s Best Managed
Companies.”
Canada’s Best Managed
Companies is one of the country’s
leading business awards programs
recognizing innovative and
world-class businesses. Every
year, hundreds of entrepreneurial
companies compete for this
designation in a rigorous and
independent evaluation process.
Applicants are evaluated by an
independent panel of judges with
From left to right, Doug Young, Chief Merchandising Officer, TIMBER MART’s commercial dealer, representation from program
RONA inc., J.P. Towner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manugypse, has been recognized for sponsors and special guests.
RONA inc. their industry-leading performance, The 2025 cohort of Best Managed
its global business practices, and Companies shares common themes,
This service is added to the one RONA offers for used its sustained growth by receiving including fostering a people-centric
Lanark County Interval House cooling appliances upon delivery of a new appliance the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best culture, implementing a strategic
purchased in one of its corporate RONA+ and RONA stores, Managed Companies award. company framework, investing
or online at rona.ca. By implementing this program in Celebrating over 30 years, in innovation and technological
collaboration with GoRecycle, the company’s goal is to provide Canada’s Best Managed Companies advancement, and maintaining
its customers with an easily accessible alternative to dispose of program awards excellence in private financial resilience and strong
these appliances, which cause significant GHG emissions when Canadian-owned companies with corporate governance. Together,
they are improperly discarded. The service, which enables revenues of $50 million or greater. these practices strengthen the
consumers to bring their old air conditioners directly back to To attain the designation, companies Canadian economy by promoting
the store, is a first in the province of Québec. are evaluated on their leadership sustainable growth, enhancing
“At RONA, we strive to do the right thing every day and be a in the areas of strategy, culture competitiveness, and cultivating a
good corporate citizen. We do so in a variety of ways, such as and commitment, capabilities, and thriving business ecosystem.
offering a wide selection of products in our ECO program and innovation, governance and financial For over 30 years, the Best
providing alternative solutions to help our customers properly performance. Managed program recognizes
dispose of their used cooling appliances. Of course, none of “We are honoured to receive companies who see challenges
this would be possible without our dedicated teams and the this recognition for our team’s as checkpoints and obstacles
amazing support of GoRecycle,” said Mélanie Lussier, Head, hard work, passion and dedication as opportunities,” says Derrick
Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development, towards our customer’s satisfaction Dempster, partner, Deloitte Private
RONA inc. and innovation in interior systems,” and co-leader, Canada’s Best
says Steve Rancourt, CEO of Managed Companies program.
RONA is recognized for its commitment to the fight against Manugypse. “Our business has grown “This year’s winners, including
waste and climate change exponentially since our inception in Manugypse, have combined strategic
Thanks to RONA’s commitment to the fight against waste 1983 from one facility to three that expertise and a culture of innovation
and climate change, as well as its efforts to develop initiatives serve contractors and builders across to not only drive impactful
that raise customer awareness, GoRecycle selected the the Greater Montreal, Quebec City business outcomes but serve their
company as the recipient of its 2025 “Prix GoRecycle – Coup and Chaudière-Appalaches markets.” communities as well. They should be
de cœur”. “Manugypse is an industry- extremely proud of this designation
“We wanted to recognize RONA’s commitment to the leading distributor and manufacturer, and use it as a catalyst to continue
fight against waste and climate change, which the company with an unwavering commitment the work they do every day.”
demonstrates through daily actions that make a real to service and innovation. Their
difference. This award is a well-deserved recognition and pursuit of excellence allows them to About Manugypse
a testament to RONA’s environmental leadership. We are continually exceed their customers’ Founded in 1983, Manugypse
thrilled to continue collaborating with their team to reach their expectations,” says David Rapini, is an industry leader in interior
environmental objectives,” said Jules Foisy Lapointe, Executive vice-president of TIMBER MART’s systems materials. As distributors
Director, GoRecycle. commercial division. “Since joining and manufacturers operating out of
our group in 2016, we have proudly Quebec City, Boucherville, and Mirabel,
watched and supported their they serve contractors and builders

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