CanEst Transit Inc. is a joint venture between La Coop fédérée and Transit BD Inc.
About La Coop fédérée
Founded in 1922, La Coop fédérée is the largest agri-food enterprise in Quebec and it is the 24th largest agri-food cooperative in the world. It represents more than 90,000 members grouped into nearly 70 cooperatives with operations spread out in many Canadian provinces. More than 12,000 people are employed at La Coop which has annual revenues of $6.3 billion. Including its affiliated network, La Coop fédérée has nearly 18,000 employees and consolidated revenue of $9.2 billion. Its activities are separated into three Divisions: Olymel S.E.C (under the Olymel, Flamingo and Lafleur banners), the Agri-business division (under the La Coop and Elite banners), and Groupe BMR under the BMR, Unimat, Agrizone and Potvin & Bouchard banners). For further information, visit www.lacoop.coop. Twitter account: twitter.com/LaCoop_federee.
About Transit BD Inc.
Transit BD Inc. is a holding company held by:
Pierre Dagenais - President of CanEst, is well known in the grain industry in Quebec and Canada and has over 40 years' experience.
Jefo Nutrition Inc. - Founded in Saint-Hyacinthe in 1982 by agronomist Jean Fontaine, Jefo has experienced exponential growth over the past few years. Made to meet the needs and strict standards of both domestic and international agricultural producers, its high-performance livestock feed additives products are sold in 60 countries all over the world. The company comprises more than 250 employees, including several high-level scientists.
Beaudier Inc - A private investment company held by the Beaudoin family.
