The Convoy Timeline

It takes an enormous amount of drive to build a distribution company that can grow, thrive, and stand the test of time. It also takes strong relationships with great partners and a myriad of decisions along the way. No one knows this better than Convoy.

We are fortunate to have a family of employees, doing what they love and caring about the success of their customers and their company.

Here’s a brief overview of some of the passionate people and timely decisions that have helped bring Convoy to where it is today.

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Convoy Supply, Prince George, BC

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Russ Storoschuk, owner of Tidy industries, and Rick Guerrier, a top building supplies salesman from Edmonton, seize an opportunity to enter into the industrial and commercial building products distribution business. Their partnership forms Convoy Supply Ltd. in February of 1972. The first warehouse at 1656 S. Quinn Street, Prince George, BC, specialized in fibreglass batt and foam board insulation.

A Fire and an Expansion

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A fire on Quinn Street in late 1974 precipitates the relocation of Convoy Supply/Tidy Industries to 1773 Lyon Street. With the new location came the need for a new manager. George Floria joins the team.

Team Convoy circa 1980

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The Convoy team continues to expand in work, play…and moustache size!

Victoria, BC

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Convoy chooses beautiful Victoria, BC for its second location.

The Beginnings of a Fleet

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The purchase of Convoy Victoria’s first truck begins what is to become a large and varied fleet of vehicles.

Convoy expands to BC interior in Kamloops, Kelowna & Terrace

The Prairies

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Convoy’s first Alberta location, in Edmonton opens just in time for the Oilers to win the Stanley Cup. We are pretty sure the 2 events are related!

Tradeshows

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Scott & Gary Shiak from Convoy Kelowna represent Convoy at our first tradeshow.

More BC Expansions

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Convoy expands into Nanaimo and Penticton.

Surrey, BC

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Surrey administrative office moves to Convoy’s first Lower Mainland location in Surrey, BC.

Calgary, AB

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Convoy opens in Calgary, Alberta and the start of the NHL is delayed by a 104 day lockout. There is definitely no relationship between the 2 events!

Moving East

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New branches in London, Kitchener and Rexdale, Ontario prove their commitment to customer service…whatever it takes!

Y2K

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Convoy celebrates surviving Y2K by expanding into Oshawa and Ottawa.

Changes

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2002 marks some significant changes for Convoy. With Rick Guerrier’s retirement, Ali Nanji begins a decade as president and Soprema officially partners with Convoy Supply.

Saskatchewan

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As Regina celebrates 100 years since incorporation, Convoy embarks on a journey into Saskatchewan opening locations in Regina and Saskatoon. A new location in Ontario opens in Hamilton.

Red Deer

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Convoy’s Alberta presence expands to Red Deer.

Quebec

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For its first foray into French Canada, Convoy opens in Gatineau, Quebec (pictured above). And a new Ontario location in Scarborough opens up.

More Expansion

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Branches open in Windsor, ON and Delta, BC (pictured above).

A Place to Stand, A Place to Grow

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And grow Convoy did…in St. Catharines (pictured above) & Barrie, Ontario.

Manitoba

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Stepping into the centre of Canada, Convoy opens the first Manitoba location in Winnipeg.

Convoy Supply Inc, USA

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Convoy acquires Granite Building Supply, establishing Convoy’s presence in the USA with branches in Auburn and Spokane, Washington as well as Portland, Oregon (pictured above). Ontario expands north to Sudbury, ON.

Vancouver Olympics & Continued Expansion

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Vancouver’s Olympic bid provides a need for new roofs. Convoy partners with contractors and key suppliers to cover the Richmond Oval, Pacific Coliseum and Convention Centre expansions. Convoy in Ontario opens Simplex Tapered (pictured above) to better facilitate tapered insulation needs. New locations open in Lynnwood, WA, Eugene, OR and Grande Prairie, AB.

Growing Footprint

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Convoy Scarborough expands in Pickering, ON and a US location is added in Bellingham, WA (pictured above).

A New Convoy

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Convoy becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Soprema and Alma Garnett becomes President. Convoy US enters Tacoma, WA.

Moving and Shaking!

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Burnaby branch expands to new location in Coquitlam (yard at 100 Golden Drive pictured above) and Victoria moves to a new and larger location. Convoy in Ontario opens another location in Ottawa West.

TED Vancouver

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TED moves to the Vancouver Convention Centre. (Did we mention that Convoy supplied the green roof?) Edmonton opens a second location for residential supplies and Convoy Auburn, WA expands to a new location in Kent, WA.

Convoy goes big with a new tradeshow booth. The booth was the talk of the show at RoofTech and Western States Roofing Expo.

PAN AM Games in Toronto

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Convoy opens a new location in Courtenay, BC. Convoy Ontario supplies roofs for the new Milton Velodrome and Pan Am Soccer Stadium in Hamilton.

A Year of Firsts

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Convoy’s builds its first built-to-suit distribution centre in Fort St. John, BC (pictured above). In the Prairies, Convoy buys the first two B-Trains of the fleet.

Big Sky Country

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Convoy opens in Helena, our first branch in Montana, as well as a new location in Pasco, WA.

A New Look

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Convoy Supply is continually growing in a dynamic industry, and our brand needs to reflect that. 2018 saw the introduction of Convoy's new look!

Reaching New Heights

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We open Capitol Heights, Convoy Supply's first branch in Maryland! (Winston the dog isn't in charge at Capitol Heights, but don't tell him that.)

Convoy creates the position of Vice President of Sales and brings Jamie Mantle, formerly of SOPREMA, aboard to fill the new role.

Convoy Vancouver Opens

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Convoy Vancouver opens at 6205 NE 87th Street, Vancouver WA, and becomes our 44th branch and our 11th in the USA. It joins with the Portland branch to serve Southwest Washington, Portland Metro, and the Gorge with the finest in building envelope supplies!

Convoy Supply welcomes Martin Côté

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Martin Côté is appointed President and CEO of Convoy Supply.

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Convoy Supply, Prince George, BC (?)

A Fire and an Expansion (?)

Team Convoy circa 1980 (?)

Victoria, BC (?)

The Beginnings of a Fleet (?)

The Prairies (?)

Tradeshows (?)

More BC Expansions (?)

Surrey, BC (?)

Calgary, AB (?)

Moving East (?)

Y2K (?)

Changes (?)

Saskatchewan (?)

Red Deer (?)

Quebec (?)

More Expansion (?)

A Place to Stand, A Place to Grow (?)

Manitoba (?)

Convoy Supply Inc, USA (?)

Vancouver Olympics & Continued Expansion (?)

Growing Footprint (?)

A New Convoy (?)

Moving and Shaking! (?)

TED Vancouver (?)

PAN AM Games in Toronto (?)

A Year of Firsts (?)

Big Sky Country (?)

A New Look (?)

Reaching New Heights (?)

Convoy Vancouver Opens (?)

Convoy Supply welcomes Martin Côté (?)