BID Group Acquires Quebec’s YGE
BID Group has completed its acquisition of YGE Inc., further enhancing BID’s product offerings within the wood processing saw and tooling sector. YGE Inc. is a supplier and service provider specializing in top-tier saw guides, grinders, and critical consumables catering to the wood processing industry. Located in St Raymond, Quebec, YGE is a trusted partner, having forged strong bonds with BID’s product lines, projects, and manufacturing facilities across North America.
“We are excited to reach this agreement with our longtime partners YGE and the Guillemette family,” comments Simon Potvin, BID President, Wood Processing. “This marks another important step in meeting our valued customer demand for modern, high quality and innovative saw and tooling technology solutions. This partnership builds on previous investments in Smith Sawmill Services, BLADE cutting tools, and the recently announced acquisition of Industrial Cutting Solutions in Alabama.”
BID Group has completed its acquisition of YGE Inc., further enhancing BID’s product offerings within the wood processing saw and tooling sector. YGE Inc. is a supplier and service provider specializing in top-tier saw guides, grinders, and critical consumables catering to the wood processing industry. Located in St Raymond, Quebec, YGE is a trusted partner, having forged strong bonds with BID’s product lines, projects, and manufacturing facilities across North America.
“We are excited to reach this agreement with our longtime partners YGE and the Guillemette family,” comments Simon Potvin, BID President, Wood Processing. “This marks another important step in meeting our valued customer demand for modern, high quality and innovative saw and tooling technology solutions. This partnership builds on previous investments in Smith Sawmill Services, BLADE cutting tools, and the recently announced acquisition of Industrial Cutting Solutions in Alabama.”
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