Richard Lord
Richelieu Hardware Ltd. announces an investment of more than $15 million to expand its Drummondville distribution centre. The project will quadruple the facility’s footprint from nearly 40,000 to 180,000 sq. ft.
This expansion responds to Richelieu’s growing business and will increase its distribution capacity, enabling the company to continue serving customers across Montreal’s South Shore, the Quebec City region and its South Shore, Centre-du-Québec and the Eastern Townships.
“Richelieu has been growing for several decades, and this investment in Drummondville gives us the means to keep building on that momentum,” said Richard Lord, president and CEO of Richelieu.
“By expanding our distribution centre from 40,000 to 180,000 sq. ft., we are significantly strengthening our ability to serve our customers while continuing to invest in Quebec.”
The project was officially launched on Sept. 3, with a groundbreaking ceremony held at the Alfred-Nobel Street site.
“We are proud that a company of Richelieu’s stature has chosen to grow here. This is excellent news for our local economy, the vitality of our business community and the quality jobs this project will create,” said Drummondville Mayor Jean-François Houle.
“At a time when many companies remain cautious in the face of current economic challenges, Richelieu is demonstrating remarkable vision by continuing to expand in Drummondville. This investment contributes to the economic diversification of our region and reinforces the presence of a Quebec leader. It also strengthens our strategic logistics and transportation sector while optimizing occupancy in the Saint-Nicéphore industrial park,” said Gerry Gagnon, general manager of Drummond Économique.
Construction, which will be carried out by Guimond Construction and fully funded by Richelieu, is expected to be completed in time for the new facilities to become operational in spring 2027.
Growth and expansion in North America
This investment in Drummondville is part of Richelieu’s growth strategy, which also continues to expand in the United States. The company recently announced the acquisition of the hardware division of The Penrod Company, a U.S. distributor specializing in hardware and components for residential and commercial doors. This transaction will enable Richelieu to add approximately US$70 million in annual sales and strengthen its presence in the United States. This acquisition will bring the number of Richelieu Hardware distribution centres to 131.
