Laval Cold Storage Ltd.
Specialized in storing fresh and frozen foods, for over 50 years.

History

1960
  • LAVAL COLD STORAGE was founded on January 1st by Paul and Maurice Prud’Homme. They started with 5000 square feet of refrigerated storage.

  • June 1st Paul Prud`Homme's son, Claude Prud`Homme is hired as an accounting clerk.

1961
  • 5000 square feet of refrigerated storage space are added.

1962
  • 30,000 square feet are added : (15,000 square feet of frozen storage)
    (15,000     square feet of refrigirated storage)

1969
  • Death of Paul Prud'Homme after a long fight with a terminal illness.

1974
  • Claude Prud'Homme buys back 100% of Laval Cold Storage's shares.

1977
  • With the coming of bill 101, LAVAL COLD STORAGE LTD. is changed for « LES ENTREPÔTS FRIGORIFIQUES LAVAL LTÉE. »

1980

  • 20,000 square feet is added divided as follows :
    11,000     square feet of  frozen storage space, with a shelf system as high as 30 feet.
    3000     square feet of refrigerated storage space.
    5000     square feet of rentable office space.

1996
  • François Prud’Homme joins the team in January as floor manager.

1998
  • François Prud’Homme is promoted to general manager of the company..

2000
  • Michel Prud`Homme joins the team as well in January.

2003
  • 16,000 square feet of refrigerated storage space is added.
 

  • We are under federal inspection (S-717) since January 1st 1960.


Historical pictures taken in 1962
 
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Membership
 

  • Quebec Frozen Food Association.

  • Quebec Chamber of Commerce.

  • Laval Chamber of Commerce.

  • F.C.E.I