Point S expands into Canada

The point S network has extended its presence in North America by joining forces with Pneus Unimax, on of the largest independent Canadian networks. Pneus Unimax operates in Quebec, the Atlantic Provinces and Ontario, and is owned by 77 independent tyre dealers who manage 133 outlets under the Unipneu banner. This alliance with Pneus Unimax means that point S is now present in 27 countries worldwide with 2,500 points of sale and combined annual purchases of 15 million tyres.

“We share with Point S the same company culture through the independent status of our members who are also our shareholders,” said Bruno Leclair, Unimax president. “We have also been impressed by the cohesion and international vision shared by all the national Point S managers we met. Even if they are working in different markets with their respective local specificities, they are all sharing a common strategy and supply policy. Our interest in being the Point S Master Franchisee for Canada was also motivated by the international image and recognition of point S we will use to expand our network with a long-term target to represent 300 retail outlets.”

Founded in 1979 in Quebec Province, Pneus Unimax has annual sales of some two million tyres, thanks to a consistent multi-brand approach. The Unimax outlets are serviced from four warehouses across Canada.