The Groupe Filgo-Sonic is the result of a very recent merger (2016) of Coop Fédérée‘s Énergie Sonic and Filgo, a distributor of heating oil from the Beauce region, founded in 1956 under the initial name of Philippe Gosselin & Ass.. In 1983, Filgo decided to diversify from the heating oil business by acquiring gas stations and in 1999, launched the Super Soir banner.
Founded in 1922, Coop Fédérée is the largest agri-food company in Quebec and the 24th largest agri-food cooperative in the world. It represents more than 90,000 members in 72 cooperatives in several Canadian provinces. Its Énergie Sonic division is responsible for the operation of the Sonic brand and the Sonichoix banner of convenience stores.
The combining forces of the two companies specialized in the distribution of energy products and the scale of their footprint in the region are key assets that the Groupe Filgo-Sonic can count on to support its growth. The Group, which already distributes 1.6 billion liters of fuel per year, operates or supplies 300 service stations, has 775 employees, 24 business offices and 166 distributors and delivery agents. Its annual revenue is about $ 1.5 billion.
Québec Network Profile*
Shell (27) Miraco (6) Esso (1), Eko (1), etc. |
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Sonic (15) |
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GEM (36) Sonichoix (15) Boni-Soir (11) Super Sagamie (7) Independents (40), etc. |
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UniSoir (1) Marché Ami (1) |
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Sonic (141) Shell (27) Miraco (8) Esso (1), Eko (1), etc. |
* This list does not include gas stations attached to garages and other automotive service centers.
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Corporate Profile
Name: | Groupe Filgo-Sonic |
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Ranking (chains): | 9th of 20 |
Description: | Petroleum distributor, franchisor and operator of a convenience store network. |
Number of stores: | 85 |
Number of employees: | 775 |
Foundation date: | 1956 by Philippe Gosselin (FILGO) 1922 for the Coop Fédérée following the adoption of a provincial legislation |
Main Executive: | Michel Lehoux, President |
Head Office: | Montreal |
Website: | New website of the Filgo-Sonic Group Filgo website et Énergie Sonic website |