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Charles Phaneuf and Hugues Théroux
The dynamic duo of the third generation of owners. Grandsons of Adrien Phaneuf. Worthy representatives of their parents Yvon, Rhéal and Andrée.
We cannot present one without the other. Impossible.
It is quite a feat that Charles and Hugues achieve day after day as the third generation of owners of a growing company. Only a few companies survive the passage from the first generation to the second one. Imagine for the third.
They have known each other since they were kids. In their early teens, they washed trucks and cars and took them for a walk to dry them… Each one did a technique in administration and then worked elsewhere for a while. Then it was time to come back and work their way up from the parts department in different branches, sales, branch management. They crossed paths a few times.
In 1999, Charles and Hugues joined the general administration of the company and arriving at the end of 2001 took over completely from Yvon and Andrée.

Rhéal Théroux!
Second generation of owners, son-in-law of the founder, husband of Andrée with whom he will have formed a dynamic duo in the accounting of the company and father of the third generation.
He proudly joined the company and the Phaneuf family on the arm of the third of Adrien Phaneuf’s daughters, Andrée. In 1969, he created with his brother-in-law Yvon Phaneuf and his wife Andrée the leading team of the company when Adrien died and that will be the business model of the new generation of owners.

Andrée Théroux,
2nd generation of owners, daughter of the founder, accountant of the company and proud mother of the 3rd generation. Happy retiree.
While her sisters left the company when they got married, Andrée brought her husband into the company and stayed with him. Intrepid and energetic, skillful and with a good sense of humor, Andrée has always assumed her independence, encouraged directly by her father.
She enjoyed a very active professional life in the company and in the community.

Adrien Phaneuf, founder.
Les Équipements Adrien Phaneuf is above all a family affair. This is why we would like to represent all members of our big family during our 75th anniversary celebrations.

Yvon Phaneuf, 2nd generation, former owner, and father of the 3rd generation. Happy retiree.
When his father launched an International Harvester dealership, Yvon was six years old. After commercial school in Montreal, he joined the company and held all positions. Hard-working, proud, curious and in a good mood, he will stay all his life becoming the owner along the way with his sister Andrée and her husband Rhéal Théroux.