Atlas Roofing Corporation announced the strategic acquisition of Groupe Expan and its subsidiaries Groupe Isolofoam, Le Groupe Légerlite, and Foam Concept 2000, recognized manufacturers of expanded polystyrene solutions, with production sites located in Sainte-Marie (Quebec), Pointe-Claire (Quebec), and Whitby (Ontario).

"We are proud to welcome Groupe Expan to Atlas,” said Ken Roberts, president of Atlas. “This acquisition allows us to expand our geographic footprint, enrich our product portfolio aligned with our strategic vision, and strengthen our position as one of the largest molded polystyrene manufacturers in North America."

Groupe Expan, one of the three largest manufacturers of expanded polystyrene in Canada, will become Atlas Roofing's strategic platform in Eastern Canada.

"Atlas Roofing Corporation has a strong history of investing in local markets and supporting community initiatives, which perfectly aligns with our commitment to better serve our customers," said Jean-François Breton, president of Groupe Expan.

In a news release, Atlas said the clientele of each of the Groupe Expan companies will benefit as the group can rely on the strength and scale of its new owner to access increased production capacities, higher purchasing volumes, extended geographic reach, and improved competitiveness.

"Each company will be better equipped to face the challenges of the manufacturing sector and adapt to its evolution," the company said in the news release.

As part of Atlas, Groupe Expan will also be positioned to stay at the forefront of innovation, technology, and research and development.