Desjardins announces hefty investment in small- to medium-sized businesses

By Canadian Underwriter, | May 26, 2011 | Last updated on October 30, 2024
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The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Capital regional et coopératif Desjardins have announced $12.5 million in Québec-based businesses. The funds will enable ten companies located in Québec City, Montréal, and the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Eastern Townships, Centre-du-Québec and Côte-Nord regions to increase productivity and pursue growth projects to maintain competitiveness, a Desjardins release says.The companies include:* Cam-Trac Sag-Lac Inc.;* Mécanique Plomb O Gaz;* Panorama Helicopters;* La Forfaiterie Inc.;* Stuart Packaging;* Attraction Medica, Inc.;* Les Solutions Victrix Inc.;* Terratube;* VIF Moulds and Plastics Industries Ltd.; and* Pavages Nordic.

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