FirstOnSite Restoration Strengthens its Presence in Qubec

TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 15, 2011 – FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada’s largest independent disaster restoration company, today announced it has expanded its operations in Québec and now serves the Québec City marketplace.

 The expansion is a part of FirstOnSite’s strategy to provide quality, quick and consistent service from coast to coast. The company already has a strong client base in and around the Montréal area and this new branch will serve a need that exists along the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding areas.  In previous years, FirstOnSite (PremièreAction) has been called in northwest of Quebec City to rebuild a convent in Roberval near Lake Saint-Jean and to the northeast side of the river at Rimouski University after a massive fire.

 “With this opening we are strengthening our immediate service coverage in Québec,” said Bruce Derraugh, FirstOnSite’s Chief Operating Officer. “FirstOnSite has already been active in the province with several jobs in the last year including recently rebuilding parts of Bishop’s University after serious flooding. We’ve also already responded to jobs in Quebec City including Laval University after a fire and after a devastating fire at the Complexe de la Capitale. We know this new location will be well served by our expertise in the years to come.”

 Leading the new branch is Daniel Jean, a 25-year veteran in the construction and restoration industry who has overseen more than 500 significant rebuilds. Jean will serve as Branch Manager for the Québec City region.

 “I have worked in the area for years and know the unique issues the city and surrounding area faces season to season,” said Jean. “I am confident we can provide the best service to our clients at their time of need especially with FirstOnSite’s unrivalled inventory of equipment and manpower, as well as our ability to mobilize troops from other branches if necessary.”

 FirstOnSite’s Québec City branch is located on 3075 Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel in Québec City and is now open. Clients are encouraged to call 418-833-3111 or 800-867-6726 for more information.

 FirstOnSite now has more than 1,100 direct employees serving cities across Canada. FirstOnSite anticipates additional branch openings and acquisitions as it continues to grow nationwide.

 About FirstOnSite Restoration

 FirstOnSite Restoration is the largest independent emergency restoration company in Canada serving the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. With 1,100 employees and more than 40 branches coast-to-coast, it delivers 24/7 emergency services when a disaster strikes. FirstOnSite’s corporate structure provides scale, stability and unsurpassed capabilities in Canada. The core strength of the company is its team. It looks for the best and the brightest in the industry. It invests in its people and in the communities where they live and work. FirstOnSite is majority-owned by TorQuest Partners Inc. and is an approved vendor for many leading insurance companies. For more information visit: www.firstonsite.ca or call, 1-877-778-6731.