Great Dane welcomes new dealership in Montreal

Great Dane welcomes new dealership in Montreal

Great Dane is pleased to announce the addition of Great Dane of Montreal to its Canadian distribution network.

“I’m very happy to announce the opening of our newest dealer location in Canada,” said Chris Hammond, vice president of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane. “Great Dane of Montreal is the trailer sales division of Remorques St-Henri Inc., which has recently positioned itself as the largest trailer repair facility in Eastern Canada. The addition of our industry-leading trailer product line is a natural fit, and we are thrilled that customers in the area will be able to benefit from Great Dane of Montreal’s proven expertise and industry knowledge.”

With a team of 70 trained service technicians and 24 service trucks, Great Dane of Montreal’s new facility is 65,000 sq. ft., with 26 service bays and two drive-thrus. The parts department is 18,000 sq. ft., which includes a parts showroom that includes over $800,000 worth of trailer parts for all trailer brands. The dealership is fully equipped to provide superior service to customers in the area through its new location’s size and expert staff. The company also provides full-service on trailers, including maintenance, air systems, welding, modifications and bodywork.

“Great Dane is the premier brand in the trailer industry, and we’re pleased to offer this level of quality to our customers,” commented Michel Larocque, president, from Great Dane of Montreal. “We’re excited about entering the new year with this opportunity to join the Great Dane network as a step forward for us and our customers.”

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