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Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Metro Supply Chain once again named a winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2025 Français
MONTREAL, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Metro Supply Chain has once again been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, reaffirming its position as a leader in supply chain innovation and performance. This marks the fifth time the company has received this distinguished award, celebrating a legacy of excellence over 50 years. "This achievement is a testament to the remarkable culture and dedication our team demonstrates daily," stated Chris Fenton, Group President and CEO of Metro Supply Chain. "Founded by our Group Chairman, Chiko Nanji, our organization has consistently been driven by a growth mindset and an emphasis on serving our customers with agility and innovation. It is an honour to accept this award on behalf of our 9,000 team members across more than 175 sites in North America and Europe." Canada's Best Managed Companies program honours privately owned Canadian businesses that demonstrate outstanding strategy, capability and commitment to achieving sustainable growth. The 2025 Best Managed cohort exemplifies bold leadership, innovation and resilience, helping to strengthen the Canadian economy and shape the future of global business. "Over the 32-year history of these awards, Canadian companies have shown resilience and adaptability through economic highs and lows, and this year is no different," said Lorrie King, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner with Deloitte Private. "We are honoured to recognize this year's Best Managed Companies across Canada, who excel in all aspects of their business. These companies all help drive Canada's productivity and innovation, which bolsters our economy, so it's important to recognize their accomplishments and showcase them as examples and inspiration to the broader business community." About Metro Supply Chain Metro Supply Chain partners with some of the world's most respected and fastest-growing companies to deliver custom, data-driven supply chain solutions. Powered by advanced systems and technologies, its integrated services support complex distribution needs across 19 million square feet of managed space. With a presence in over 175 sites across North America and Europe, Metro Supply Chain is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain companies, recognized for its strategic excellence and strong community values. About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner; 3) Gold Standard winner; 4) Platinum Club member. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
METRO SUPPLY CHAIN CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO FORMULA ONE™ TEAM DRIVER LANCE STROLL
MONTREAL, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Metro Supply Chain, a strategic supply chain solutions partner to many fast-growing and global organizations, confirmed the continuation of its successful partnership with Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team driver, as his Official Marketing Partner. In its second year, the collaboration will see Metro Supply Chain's distinctive logo remain prominently displayed on the Canadian driver's newly designed race helmet for select races throughout the 2025 Formula One® season. The partnership remains rooted in a shared championship mindset, prioritizing the relentless pursuit of excellence, whether on the track or in supply chain innovation. With a mutual focus on driving innovation and delivering performance, precision, adaptability, and seamless execution remain top priorities. 'Metro Supply Chain is excited to continue our partnership with Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team driver,' said Chiko Nanji, Founder and Group Chairman of Metro Supply Chain. 'We share a belief that success comes from precision, agility, and teamwork. In racing or strategic supply chain management, every decision and detail make a difference, and we are committed to achieving successful outcomes at every opportunity.' Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team driver, adds: 'I'm proud to be continuing this partnership with Metro Supply Chain and representing such a successful Canadian company with international operations as an Official Brand Ambassador. Over the past year, I've become even more aware of the similarities between Formula One® and supply chain innovation. We're pushing boundaries at every opportunity to deliver the best possible performance. Like me and the team around me, Metro Supply Chain focuses on data-driven development and engineering for success.' With a commitment to agility and accuracy, Metro Supply Chain remains a leader in providing cutting-edge supply chain solutions. The ongoing partnership with Lance Stroll underscores their shared passion for innovation at every turn. About Metro Supply Chain Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data-driven solutions, fuelled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 19 million square feet operating out of more than 175 sites across North America and the UK with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities. About Lance Stroll A mercurial talent from Canada – after blitzing the junior single-seater ranks, Lance jumped straight from F3 to F1 in 2017 while still a teenager, becoming the second youngest driver to compete in Formula 1 history. His steely determination and focus have characterised his F1 career: partnered against race winners and World Champions alike, he has always held his own. With over 150 races to his name, Lance is one of the most experienced drivers on the Formula 1 grid, now competing for Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team in his ninth season of the iconic World Championship. Renowned for his skilful race craft in the trickiest of conditions, Lance has recorded three podiums as well as snatching a sensational pole position during treacherous wet weather at Istanbul Park.
