• Tom Boutette Announces a Corporate Restructuring for Boutette & Barnett Trade Distribution Centre

    May 11, 2009
    Tom Boutette, President and CEO of B and B Trade Distribution is pleased to announce that he has acquired the Barnett Family’s entire shares in Boutette and Barnett Inc.

    Tom Boutette, President and CEO of B and B Trade Distribution, is pleased to announce that he has acquired the Barnett Family’s entire shares in Boutette and Barnett Inc. As a result Mr. Boutette has appointed a new executive team consisting of; Robb Howe – Controller, Paul Little – Financial Manager, Kristen LeBlanc – Marketing Manager, Troy LeBlanc – Operations Manager and Lorraine Boutette as Vice President.

    “We are confident and excited to carry on with the tradition of business integrity and customer service that has driven our business for over 77years.” says Mr. Boutette about the future of B&B. “Our success is attributed to our dedicated employees, great service (deliveries to most cities in SW Ontario daily), supplying only the strongest brands and loyal customers who have helped make us a leader in the HVACR Industry.”

    Boutette & Barnett Trade Distribution Centre was formed when the two family owned businesses amalgamated in 1997. London Metal Services was founded by Alf Barnett in 1933 and B&D Thermo Supplies was founded in 1948 by Ed Boutette and Al Dottor.