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Tallman Group buys Tru-Nor Truck Centres

Tallman Group of Mississauga announced Aug. 2 it has completed the acquisition of Tru-Nor Truck Centres, effective Aug. 1.

Tallman Group of Mississauga announced Aug. 2 it has completed the acquisition of Tru-Nor Truck Centres, effective Aug. 1.

Tru-Nor Truck Centres has been considered an industry leader in Northern Ontario for more than 25 years, with locations in Sudbury, Timmins and Sault Ste Marie.

“This acquisition aligns with our strategy to grow and expand our geographic footprint throughout Ontario,” said company president Kevin Tallman. “With the addition of three dealerships in Northern Ontario we now offer customer support from a total of 14 locations and eight associate stores.”

Terry Descoteaux, general manager of Tru-Nor Truck Centres for 25 years, said Tallman was the best choice to carry their business succession plan forward.

“It was important that we found a company who shared the same values and beliefs from an employee and customer standpoint and we feel very strongly that Tallman Group is a great fit. We look forward to the many value added services that Tallman Group can bring to our customer base here in Northern Ontario.”

Tru-Nor Truck Centres will operate as Tru-Nor Truck Centres Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tallman Truck Centre. Descoteaux has been appointed to vice-president.

Tallman Group, which began as an International Trucks dealership in 1973, now includes divisions such as Tallman Truck Centre, Tallman Truck Leasing, Tallman Trailer Centre, Tallman Collision Centre and Tallman Power Systems. It also owns Bobcat of Kingston.