Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ – Laurentides Support the Growth of Boulons Plus

Mirabel, August 11, 2025

The Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ - Laurentides are reaffirming their support for Boulons Plus, a major distributor and manufacturer of heavy-duty structural fasteners, by making a second investment to further the company's growth. This investment marks a new stage in a partnership that began in 2021 as part of a buyout in which Maxime Cousineau, the company's president since 2015, bought out a co-shareholder.

Founded in 1992, Boulons Plus specializes in the manufacture and distribution of bolts, screws, nuts and dowels for the industrial markets. Today, the company, which has subsidiaries in Canada and in the United States, is a key player in the manufacture of heavy-duty structural bolts and anchors.

In this investment, the Fonds régionaux are joining forces with Maxime Cousineau, the majority shareholder of Boulons Plus and its subsidiaries. Mr. Cousineau will continue to lead the company, focusing on various growth projects, including expansion in Canada and the United States.

"The Fonds régionaux are proud to once again partner with Boulons Plus. The company has great growth potential, and we are confident that with our investment, Maxime Cousineau and his team will take it to new heights," said Éric Dargis, regional vice-president of the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ – Laurentides.

"We have ambitious goals for Boulons Plus, and the support of the Fonds régionaux will help us get there faster by enabling us to expand and boost our presence in new markets. This new investment is an important milestone in the company's development," said Maxime Cousineau, president of Boulons Plus.

About Boulons Plus

Since its inception in 1992, Boulons Plus has been at the forefront of manufacturing and distributing top-quality bolts, screws, nuts, and anchors, catering not only to the Canadian industrial and construction sectors but also extending its reach to the U.S. market. Driven by a culture of excellence, it offers industry-leading supply and logistics services.

About the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ

A part of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ network, the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ help further regional economic development in Québec by channelling the savings of more than 808,000 Quebecers into local investments. The Fonds régionaux have invested $1.9 billion in more than 1,800 companies since their inception in 1996.

With 17 offices across Québec, the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ offer small and mid-sized enterprises customized loan and equity solutions. Each product is developed based on the company's characteristics and the region's economic reality. Fonds régionaux loans are unsecured and are intended to complement traditional financing sources.

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