MontClerc Capital announces a strategic investment in Groupe Somavrac, a leading Qu\u00e9bec-based company providing essential infrastructure serving strategic industries across Qu\u00e9bec and Canada, as part of a consortium led by Instar Asset Management that also includes Investissement Qu\u00e9bec and the Fonds de solidarit\u00e9 FTQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded more than 60 years ago and headquartered in Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, Groupe Somavrac is a Qu\u00e9bec-based company specializing in logistics handling, storage and distribution of bulk products and chemicals serving several key industrial sectors. The company supports industries including mining, agriculture, pulp and paper, aluminum, cement, chemicals and water treatment. It operates a network of 17 specialized sites, including dry and liquid bulk storage facilities as well as value-added chemical distribution and transportation infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This investment will support the next phase of Groupe Somavrac\u2019s growth while maintaining a strong Qu\u00e9bec presence and strengthening the company\u2019s operational capabilities and long-term development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGroupe Somavrac has all the attributes of a sustainable business: recognized expertise, strategic infrastructure, a strong team and a significant presence in several regions of Qu\u00e9bec. This investment aligns perfectly with MontClerc Capital\u2019s mission to support companies that contribute to the economic vitality of Qu\u00e9bec and Canada and that offer strong long-term value creation potential,\u201d said Marc-Olivier Choquette, Partner at MontClerc Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the complementary expertise of the consortium partners, the company will be well positioned to continue expanding its operations, support innovation in its logistics infrastructure and strengthen its presence across several key industrial sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGroupe Somavrac is a leading company with deep roots in the Qu\u00e9bec and Canadian economy and plays a crucial role in several supply chains. At MontClerc Capital, we strongly believe in investing in companies that are leaders in their sector and that demonstrate strong growth potential and a solid entrepreneurial culture. We are very proud to participate in this partnership with Instar, Investissement Qu\u00e9bec and the Fonds de solidarit\u00e9 FTQ to support Groupe Somavrac in the next phase of its development,\u201d said Mathieu L\u2019Allier, Managing Partner at MontClerc Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This strategic transaction also strengthens an investment partnership bringing together institutional and private investors committed to supporting the growth of Qu\u00e9bec and Canadian companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n