Groupe Desch锚nes mise sur les acquisitions
Desch锚nes Group goes all-in for acquisitions聽
Desch锚nes Group Inc. is a Canadian giant. The nation鈥檚 largest plumbing and electrical product distributor ensures growth in a mature industry through acquisition, most recently of Ontario-based Ideal Supply Company Ltd. 鈥 which, as a player in the automotive industry, represents a massive departure for its new owner. CEO Fran莽ois Desch锚nes (EMBA鈥10) says of his company鈥檚 long history of acquisition that 鈥淭here鈥檚 always uncertainty when a company is bought; you have to analyse every situation before you implement new elements.鈥
Desch锚nes group has 140-odd autonomous locations, and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit. The resulting agility lets each location respond quickly to local market requirements.
Read full article in French: , March 20, 2017聽
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