Boa-Franc is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Located in Saint-Georges, the company designs and manufactures hardwood floors that are distributed across North America though nearly 2,300 specialized dealers.
From its beginnings as a small local manufacturer in the early 80s, the company has grown exponentially earning many recognitions for its quality products along the way. Boa-Franc had another exciting year in 2017, when for the second time in a row, receiving the highest honor bestowed by the Quebec government on businesses and organizations that successfully apply best business practices: The Grand Prix québécois de la qualité Award.
“Our company started up 35 years ago as a little workshop with three people, and from there we have grown to be North America’s most reputable hardwood flooring manufacturer, with a workforce of some 475 employees,” said company President Pierre Thabet. “The enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication of our employees and the trust of our strategic partners got us where we are today and will allow us to maintain this pace for years to come. Let’s continue to keep the Spirit alive—this passion that drives us to ever-greater heights,” he added.
Over the years, the company and its employees have donated to over 300 local organizations and over 50 foundations and funds dedicated to fighting poverty, violence, illiteracy, and disease.