Groupe Orléans becomes Keolis Canada

MONTRÉAL, le 8 juin 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Groupe Orléans becomes Keolis Canada thus reflecting the main shareholder of the parent company of this Québec-based motorcoach operator.  Despite the change in corporate identity, the company will keep its brand names Orléans Express for intercity scheduled service in Québec, Acadian for its intercity operations in the Maritimes, Murray Hill for chartered services, and Expedibus and Acadian Express Courier, for its courier services respectively in Québec and the Maritimes.

"This is an important step in our company's history.  The name better reflects our corporate reality and will enable us also to better identify our expertise with our shareholder but it will not affect in any way services nor compromise the trusting relationship we have established with our clientele. Our customers readily recognize our brand names and we will not change them, » declared Denis Andlauer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Keolis Canada.  The visual identity of the brands will evolve gradually to Keolis Canada and Keolis Group.

After 10 years of business ties with Groupe Orléans, Keolis Canada became its sole shareholder in January 2012.

About Keolis Canada
Keolis Canada specializes in ground transportation in Québec and in the Maritimes. From intercity scheduled motor coaches to chartered and shuttle airport services as well as urban transit, school buses and specialized services, Keolis Canada is proud to offer safe, reliable and quality services with its experienced team of 900 employees. It also provides courier services throughout Eastern Canada.

About Groupe Keolis
Groupe Keolis develops customized mobility solutions adapted to travelers evolving trip requirements and community expectations. Urban transit leader in France, Groupe Keolis is a major public transportation player in Europe and in the world.  Present in 13 countries, the Group has revenues of 4.1 billion euros and 47,200 employees. Shareholders of Groupe Keolis are SNCF (70 %) and the Caisse de dépôt et de placement du Québec (30 %).

Source :  
Marc-André Varin
Vice-President, Business Development, Marketing and Communications
Keolis Canada 
Telephone : [phone]
Email : [email protected] 

Information :  
Raphaëlle Cyr-Lelièvre
Consultant
H+K Stratégies
Telephone : [phone], ext. 231
Cell : 418 580-0040
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