Garant, a leading Canadian manufacturer of construction, gardening, and snow removal tools, has announced its integration into Veritage Brands, a newly formed organization that unites several iconic brands recognized for their heritage, expertise, and market leadership in the tools and outdoor equipment sector.
A New Chapter of Growth
Veritage Brands brings together Garant, AMES, Corona, Bellota, Burgon & Ball, and ClosetMaid, all sharing a commitment to investing in their future and fostering continued growth. This new entity is supported by ONCAP, the private equity platform of Onex, one of Canada's largest investment groups.
For Garant, this evolution represents a significant milestone, opening doors to new development opportunities. Leveraging the expertise and resources within Veritage Brands, the company aims to accelerate innovation, support new product development, and strengthen its operations for the benefit of partners and customers.
Strengthening Canadian Roots
This new phase also solidifies Garant's position as a proudly Canadian company. Founded in Quebec over 130 years ago, Garant will continue to operate its head office, manufacturing plant, and distribution centre in the province, while pursuing long-term development. The company's sawmill in New Brunswick will also remain operational.
Pierre-Yves Martin, General Manager of Garant, expressed pride in the announcement: “This reflects the confidence placed in Garant, our expertise, and the quality of our teams. By joining Veritage Brands with ONCAP's support, we gain access to new resources and complementary expertise, enabling us to continue innovating and advancing our know-how.”
Commitment to Quality and Innovation
Garant will continue its operations with the same teams and dedication to customers, partners, and consumers. The company remains focused on developing quality products, building on over 130 years of manufacturing expertise and innovation. Its products are available at more than 4,800 retail locations across Canada.
About the Entities
About Garant: Founded in 1895, Garant is Canada's largest manufacturer of construction, gardening, and snow removal tools. Based in Quebec, it employs 350 people and operates a manufacturing plant, distribution centre, and head office in the province, along with a sawmill in New Brunswick.
About Veritage Brands: Veritage Brands unites iconic brands with a shared ambition for innovation, growth, and operational excellence. Each brand brings its heritage and market leadership to the collective.
About ONCAP: Founded in 2000, ONCAP is the lower middle market private equity platform of Onex Corporation. It focuses on investing in North American companies across core sectors, managing $3.6 billion in assets from offices in Toronto and New York.
This strategic move positions Garant for a promising future, backed by strong partners and a legacy of quality.
