Mondou to move into new automated DC in Mascouche, Quebec

Groupe Montoni and Legault Group have broken ground on an automated warehouse and distribution centre in the Mascouche CentrOparc, in Quebec’s Lanaudière region, north of Montreal. Pet supply chain Mondou will become the tenant once the building is completed in 2025.

The facility, to be equally owned by the partners, and built by Groupe Montoni, will be nearly 400,000 square feet, and is expected to cost over $90 million.

It is part of the final phase of the Groupe Montoni’s CentrOparc business district.

The building, designed by the firm NEUF architect(e)s, will aim to meet the criteria for LEED Silver certification and will have two floors of office space along with the distribution centre.

“This state-of-the-art automated centre will ensure the development of our distribution capacity in the decades to come,” said Marie-France Legault, co-owner and director of corporate affairs, Legault Group, Mondou’s parent. “With automated systems providing a robust operational infrastructure, we will be in a position to achieve our ambitions while improving our employees’ well-being and their workplace, ensuring that it is optimal both for supplying Mondou stores and satisfying customers who prefer to shop online.”

Automated order processing systems and smart inventory management will allow the company to respond faster and more efficiently to clients’ needs. The new facility will also support the growth of the Anjou-based company and its exclusive brands, distributed throughout its cross-country retail network.

The new distribution centre will contribute to enhanced employee wellness thanks to a safer, more optimized work environment. Automation will enable productivity and efficiency gains, with all existing jobs at the current distribution centre in Anjou maintained.

Legault Group is a fourth-generation, vertically integrated, Québec-based family business specializing in the manufacture, distribution and sale of pet food and treats. Its brand portfolio includes Mondou and Ren’s Pets, two of Canada’s largest pet food and accessory chains, as well as several proprietary brands.

“On my behalf and that of City Council, I salute this major investment in the CentrOparc by Montoni and Legault Group. We are proud to welcome Mondou, a flagship Québec business that has chosen to further its growth on our territory,” said Mascouche mayor Guillaume Tremblay.

“Ultimately, this new project will be a record investment for the City of Mascouche, in addition to completing the third and final phase of our business park. In addition to creating hundreds of jobs, this project will generate new municipal revenue that will benefit the entire community.”

Montoni has a portfolio of close to 500 projects representing more than 20 million square feet of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential construction, 30 head offices and another 22 million square feet under development.