Groupe Duo-Lait
The Joint Venture
Pangea’s model has made it possible to materialize a large-scale unrelated succession project.
Steeve Côté and Mélanie Lachance are now our partners in our joint venture after they benefited from the advice of their mentors. The family’s involvement is still expanding with Yanick, who now works full time on the business.
It is a beautiful family dynamic that ensures the sustainability of this company.
Crops
Cereals and grains grown in 2021
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Soybean
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Corn
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Wheat
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Hay
Timeline
Finding a succession thanks to Pangea
On January 1, 1981, acquisition of the main farm, a 130-acre dairy farm in hay and pasture
Purchase of additional farmland and a first combine harvester
Three grain silos with silo dryer are installed for a total of 800 tons of storage
A grain center with continuous dryer is added and brings the storage to 6000 tons
The dairy herd is sold to focus on row crops
Steeve and Mélanie replace Jean-Pierre in the joint venture
Testimonies
Proud, involved and satisfied partners
Our children chose careers outside of the farm, but it was unthinkable for us to sell our business to strangers, let alone dismantle it. Rather, we decided to support and encourage nearby young farmers who are passionate about agriculture.
The partnership with Pangea has made it possible to transfer to our unrelated succession a business that has grown.
Jean-Pierre et Chantal
Current Managers
I am very lucky that I can live from agriculture and I can say that thanks to the partnership with Pangea, I was able to take over from my mentors.
The business was able to grow and now our children work on the farm.
Steve Côté
Successor
Pangea’s model gives me the opportunity to realize one of my dreams: working in agriculture. My father was able to pass this passion on to me from an early age; however, my parents did not own a farm and could not afford one.
Today, it is I who support my parents in this operation in which they have become partners.
Yanick
Steve's son
I am proud to be part of the Groupe Duo-Lait team because there is a great collaboration with Jean-Pierre and Chantal. The freedom, the responsibility, the complicity, and my employer’s recognition of my know-how and expertise make all the difference!
Bertrand Morin
Employee, Groupe Duo-Lait
Owners who are fully committed to their business, that's what I found at Duo-Lait!
Thomas Burri
Employee, Groupe Duo-Lait
We are proud to partner with Groupe Duo-Lait in the supply of agricultural machinery and to contribute to their success. Over the years, we have built more than a business relationship together!
Steve Nolin
Sales and Marketing Director, Machinerie CH
Suppliers for Groupe Duo-Lait
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