by Key brands include Meubles Arboit-Poitras, Meubles Tomali and Viebois, which the company said are complementary in their respective product offerings
MONTREAL — Canadian case goods manufacturer BDM+ Furniture has further expanded its brand portfolio with the purchase of three more Canadian companies that are part of the MAP Group.
They include Meubles Arboit-Poitras, Meubles Tomali and Viebois. Although they are not well known in the U.S., the company said the Quebec-based manufacturers are highly recognized for their expertise in design and production of customizable wood furniture. It also noted that the acquisition strengthens BDM’s position “as a significant player in Quebec’s manufacturing sector.”
It added that the acquisition is built on the complementary nature of the companies, which each sell bedroom, dining and wall units, according to their respective websites. BDM cited their respective expertise in “design, price positioning, product offerings and manufacturing capabilities” as key attributes that made this latest deal attractive.
“We see this transaction as an opportunity to bring together companies that have each developed strong expertise and a distinct identity,” said Philippe Darveau, owner of Meubles BDM+ Furniture Inc., in a statement about the acquisition. “Our objective is not to replace what is already working well, but rather to combine our strengths to build an even stronger and more competitive Quebec-based manufacturing group.”
This also marks the latest in a series of acquisitions that included BDM’s 2025 purchase of U.S. wood furniture manufacturer Saloom and its purchase this past spring of Huppé, a Canadian resource that sells wood furniture and upholstery. These brands, along with the latest additions, add to an already strong portfolio that also includes Bermex and Dinec.
In a release issued Wednesday, the company said that based on the financial strength of the MAP Group, there are no major changes planned over the short term. However, it does plan to relocate the group’s L’Épiphanie, Quebec, production facility to BDM+ Furniture Inc.’s recently modernized facilities in Louiseville, Quebec.
The company also noted that the three companies — Meuble Arboit Poitras, Meuble Tomali and Viebois — will continue to retain their respective brand identities along with their respective positioning and product offerings. Existing management teams also will remain in place, the company noted.
This includes Maude Verstraete, who the company said will continue as president of MAP, and Tommy Plante, who will remain general manager of Tomali and Viebois. In addition, it noted, sales teams and reps for the brands will remain in place.
“Service and administrative operations will also continue as usual,” the company said. “No products will be discontinued and there will be no price increases as a result of the transaction.”
It also said that MAP Group owner Benoit Verstraete will retire from his current role but will be available throughout the transition “to help ensure a smooth transfer of knowledge and responsibilities.”
The company said that “over the longer term, the objective of the combined group will be to leverage the complementary strengths of its various facilities and manufacturing expertise to improve efficiency and productivity across the organization. The new structure will also create greater opportunities to share expertise and best practices while preserving the identity and unique characteristics of each brand.”
“We strongly believe in the potential of Quebec’s manufacturing sector and in the ability of our companies to remain competitive by building on our expertise, innovation and efficiency,” Darveau added.
The statement did not address proposed tariffs upwards of 50%, which the U.S. government has paused for a brief period as negotiations between the U.S. and Canada continue.
