John Deere's Nortrax Acquires 8 Locations in Eastern Quebec

Nortrax Inc., a John Deere company that operates Deere construction and forestry dealerships throughout the United States and Canada, acquired eight new locations in eastern Quebec, Canada from Equipment Sigma. New Nortrax locations include Baie-Comeau, Chibougamau, Chicoutimi, Degelis, Mont Joli, St. Augustin, St. Georges and Trois Rivieres adding to their stores in Amos, Brossard, Laval, Mont Laurier and St. Agathe.  

“This purchase expands the Nortrax footprint in Quebec to thirteen stores to provide sales, service and product support of John Deere construction and forestry equipment.” stated Tim Murphy, Nortrax president and CEO. “We are very excited to be welcoming former Sigma employees to our Nortrax team. They possess a wealth of industry knowledge and longstanding customer relationships that are critical to our overall success. Clearly, as members of the Nortrax team, they bring a culture of knowledge, commitment and success that we value greatly.”

Jim Fodi, vice president of the Quebec region, noted that Nortrax now has 30 locations across Eastern Canada, "Quebec is a critical part of our footprint. We are better positioned to assist our customers with more product support inventory, and people than ever before no matter where their project may take them throughout the Province of Quebec.”

Based in Tampa, Fla., Nortrax Inc. supports the construction, forestry, commercial worksite and mining markets in Eastern Canada, as well as the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast Regions of the United States. Nortrax specializes in the sales, service and support of John Deere construction and forestry machines through the new, used and rental channels.