A strategic partnership to reinforce industrial distribution in Québec and across Canada
Québec City, November 25, 2025 – Distributions J.R.V. Inc. (JRV), a Canadian leader in industrial and commercial distribution, announces the conclusion of a strategic partnership with Cantin & Fils Ltée (Cantin Industriel), a landmark family-owned company in the Québec City region specializing in industrial distribution for more than 150 years.Through this alliance, Cantin Industriel is joining the JRV group, enabling both organizations to strengthen their market position, reinforce their regional presence and accelerate their growth nationwide.
From left to right: Denys Hawey, President, Cantin Industriel; Audrey Hawey, General Manager, Cantin Industriel; Daniel Larouche, President and Chief Executive Director, JRV
A defining move for the future
This partnership between two emblematic Québec companies is fully aligned with JRV’s vision of becoming the reference in industrial and commercial distribution in Canada.
By combining Cantin Industriel’s strong market position in the Québec City area with JRV’s expertise in high-volume markets, supply chain management and pan-Canadian distribution, the group is expanding its service capacity and its integrated solutions offering for the manufacturing, construction, energy and natural resources sectors.
A smooth transition
As part of this strategic collaboration, Audrey Hawey, General Manager of Cantin Industriel, will continue to lead the company and leverage her leadership and in-depth market knowledge to maximize synergies with JRV.
Cantin Industriel’s customers will continue to benefit from the personalized service and responsiveness for which the company is known, while now enjoying an enhanced offering that includes access to a vast pan-Canadian distribution network, a broader inventory of commercial and industrial products, and strengthened expertise in supply chain optimization.
Shared values
This union is built on a common vision and shared values that are deeply rooted in both organizations: commitment to operational excellence, customer proximity and continuous improvement.
“We wanted to partner with a local company that shares our vision and our values,” says Denys Hawey, President of Cantin Industriel.
“By affiliating with JRV, we are accelerating our development while consolidating sustainable growth and enhancing the range of services we offer our customers,” adds Audrey Hawey, General Manager of Cantin Industriel.
One more step toward Canadian leadership
“This alliance is at the heart of our growth strategy,” states Daniel Larouche, President of JRV. “By joining forces, we are creating a more efficient organization, better able to serve our customers nationwide. The integration of Cantin Industriel into JRV strengthens our position and aligns with our vision: to be the reference in industrial and commercial distribution in Canada.”
About Cantin Industriel
Founded in Québec City in 1872 by Mr. Cantin and owned by the Hawey family for four generations, Cantin Industriel represents over 150 years of family heritage in industrial distribution.
Over the years, the company has become a key partner for businesses in the region thanks to a wide selection of industrial products, recognized technical expertise and local service carefully tailored to the specific needs of each sector.
A true one-stop shop that helps customers save time and money, Cantin Industriel acts as an extension of its customers’ purchasing departments, providing close support, high responsiveness and solutions aligned with each organization’s operational realities.
About JRV
Founded in 1946 on the Côte-Nord, JRV has embodied Québec’s industrial boldness for nearly 80 years. A Canadian leader in industrial and commercial distribution, JRV brings together more than one hundred specialists and relies on five strategic distribution centers across the country to supply major job sites and businesses at both the local and national levels.
JRV’s mission is to simplify and optimize the supply chain of organizations operating in strategic sectors such as manufacturing, energy, construction, natural resources, defense and government. Through its expertise and technological innovations, JRV is redefining industry standards and providing customized supply solutions to support the competitiveness of Canadian businesses.
Media contacts:
Daniel Larouche
President and CEO
JRV
Tel: 418 961-9166
dlarouche@jrv.com
Nico Flowers
General Manager
JRV
Tel: 418 538-6075
nflowers@jrv.com
Audrey Hawey
General Manager
Cantin Industriel
Tel: 418952-8607
audrey@cantinindustriel.com