{"id":8891,"date":"2022-08-11T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanivac.ca\/evolution\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:38:51","slug":"evolution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sanivac.ca\/en\/about-us\/evolution\/","title":{"rendered":"OUR STORY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It was in 1961 that John Kelly founded Sanivac, a company specializing in urban infrastructure maintenance and sanitation services. Groupe Kelly, now spanning three generations of the Kelly family, is today: 425 employees, 8 branches, 275 trucks, and 15,000 sanitary units. The company is known for its small blue portable toilets, but Sanivac is much more than that! Hydro excavation, septic tank and grease trap pumping, sewer and urban infrastructure cleaning, steam thawing, all types of pumping, as well as the rental and servicing of portable toilets and sanitary blocks are just some of the services offered. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Sanivac<\/div>

Founding of Sanivac<\/div>

John Kelly<\/strong> founded Sanivac in Notre-Dame-de-l\u2019\u00cele-Perrot<\/strong> with the objective of offering reliable sanitary services<\/strong> to his community. The foundations of a sustainable family business<\/strong> were then established. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1982<\/div><\/div>
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\"Famille<\/div>

Transition to the second generation<\/div>

Sanivac now has about ten employees<\/strong> and officially passes into the hands of the second generation of the Kelly family. The four brothers, Patrick, Marc, Daniel and Dennis Kelly,<\/strong> are now owners. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1995<\/div><\/div>
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\"Sanivac<\/div>

Move to Forest Street<\/div>

To support the company\u2019s growth, Sanivac moves to Forest Street in Notre-Dame-de-l\u2019\u00cele-Perrot,<\/strong> allowing operations and workspace to be optimized.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2001<\/div><\/div>
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\"100<\/div>

New facility at 100 Huot Street<\/div>

With more than 20 employees,<\/strong> Sanivac undertakes the construction of new facilities and moves its offices and operations to 100 Huot Street in Notre-Dame-de-l\u2019\u00cele-Perrot.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2006<\/div><\/div>
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\"Garage<\/div>

Expansion of the facilities at 100 Huot Street<\/div>

Construction of the second garage<\/strong> in order to increase operational capacity and support the growth<\/strong> of the services offered by the company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2011<\/div><\/div>
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\"Installation<\/div>

Major expansion of facilities and 50th anniversary <\/div>

Sanivac celebrates its 50th anniversary<\/strong> while expanding its infrastructure. The size of the garage #2<\/strong> is more than doubled, and a new slab, a liquid transfer system,<\/strong> as well as a fuel tank<\/strong> are added to support the growth of operations. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012<\/div><\/div>
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\"Location<\/div>

Acquisition of Cabinet Joe<\/div>

Sanivac continues its expansion with the acquisition of the portable toilet company Cabinet Joe,<\/strong> strengthening its presence in the portable toilet market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2016<\/div><\/div>
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\"Toilette<\/div>

Acquisition and innovation : Ecosan<\/div>

Acquisition of the company Toilettes Express<\/strong> and creation of a new product : the Ecosan toilet, <\/strong>designed to meet the requirements of CNESST-compliant<\/strong> job sites.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2017<\/div><\/div>
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\"Acquisition<\/div>

Sanivac, the 3rd generation<\/div>

The third generation takes over. David, Vincent and Carole-Ann Kelly<\/strong> officially become owners of the family business. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2017<\/div><\/div>
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\"Bloc<\/div>

New service : sanitary blocks<\/div>

Sanivac expands its offering with the rental of sanitary blocks,<\/strong> a more complete solution for job sites and events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2018<\/div><\/div>
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\"14<\/div>

New specialized workshop<\/div>

Acquisition of the building located at 14 Huot Street, in Notre-Dame-de-l'\u00cele-Perrot,<\/strong> which becomes the workshop dedicated to the repair and maintenance of sanitary blocks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div><\/div>
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\"Centre<\/div>

Distribution center<\/div>

Acquisition of the building at 50 Huot Street, Notre-Dame-de-l'\u00cele-Perrot,<\/strong> which will be transformed into a distribution center to support the growth of operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div><\/div>
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\"Construction<\/div>

Construction of garage #3<\/div>

Sanivac continues the expansion of its facilities with the construction of a third garage to support the increase of the fleet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div><\/div>
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\"Hydro-excavation<\/div>

Launch of the hydro-excavation service<\/div>

Sanivac introduces hydro-excavation, a precise and safe method<\/strong> for excavation around underground infrastructure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2020<\/div><\/div>
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\"Employ\u00e9s<\/div>

185 employees<\/div>
The company\u2019s growth continues and Sanivac now reaches a team of 185 employees.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2021<\/div><\/div>
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\"Cowansville<\/div>

Sanivac establishes itself in Estrie<\/div>
Sanivac acquires major facilities in Cowansville,<\/strong> marking the opening of its first official branch<\/strong> in Estrie and the beginning of its development in the region. Read more...<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2022<\/div><\/div>
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\"Acquisition<\/div>

Provincial expansion<\/div>

Several major acquisitions : Outaouais Sanitaire<\/a><\/strong>, Toilette Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/strong>, Cabinet Stuckly<\/strong><\/a>, Toilette Armal<\/strong><\/a> and Toilette Estrie<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2022<\/div><\/div>
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\"Sherbrooke<\/div>

305 employees<\/div>

By the end of the year, the company reaches 305 employees<\/strong> and acquires a new garage in Sherbrooke,<\/strong> confirming its rapid growth across Quebec. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2022<\/div><\/div>
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\"Location<\/div>

New service : restroom trailers<\/div>

Sanivac adds the rental of restroom trailers<\/strong> to its offering in order to meet the needs of larger-scale events and job sites.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2023<\/div><\/div>
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\"Sanivac<\/div>

Expansion in the Capitale-Nationale region<\/div>

Acquisition of a garage and office in L\u00e9vis<\/strong> to establish a strategic presence in the Quebec City region. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2023<\/div><\/div>
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\"Acquisition<\/div>

New acquisitions<\/div>
Sanivac continues its growth with the acquisition of Ottawa Toilet Rental<\/a>, Cabinet Joseph<\/a> and Groupe Solutech<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Excavac<\/div>

Acquisition of Excavac<\/div>
Sanivac acquires Excavac, a company specializing in hydro excavation located in Saint-Hyacinthe,<\/strong> becoming a sister company<\/strong> with which it collaborates closely. Read more...<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2023<\/div><\/div>
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\"Employ\u00e9s<\/div>

468 employees<\/div>
The company ends the year with a team of 468 employees spread across several regions<\/strong> and 6 branches in \u00cele-Perrot, Saint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, Gatineau, Cowansville, Sherbrooke and Quebec City.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2025<\/div><\/div>
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\"Location<\/div>

New service : container rental<\/div>
Sanivac lance son service de location de conteneurs<\/strong> afin d\u2019offrir une solution compl\u00e8te<\/strong> pour les chantiers et les projets de construction. Lire plus.<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2025<\/div><\/div>
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\"Acquisition<\/div>

Acquisition of Conteneur Paco<\/div>
Sanivac acquires Conteneur Paco<\/strong> in the Laurentides<\/strong> to support the growth of its container division. Read more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2025<\/div><\/div>
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\"Siege<\/div>

New headquarters<\/div>
Acquisition of land and a building at 30 boulevard Don-Quichotte in Notre-Dame-de-l'\u00cele-Perrot<\/strong> for the development of the company\u2019s future headquarters.<\/strong> Read more.<\/a><\/div>\n
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\"Succursale<\/div>

New garage in Valleyfield<\/div>
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Construction of a new garage<\/strong> at 5270 avenue Pierre-Dansereau in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield<\/strong> to support regional growth. Read more.<\/a><\/div>\n
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2025<\/div><\/div>
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\"Succursale<\/div>

Expansion in Laval<\/div>
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Acquisition of a garage and a place of business in Laval to strengthen service offerings on the North Shore<\/strong> and in the Laurentides.<\/strong> Read more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2025<\/div><\/div>
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\"La<\/div>

Expansion in the Hautes-Laurentides<\/div>
Acquisition of a garage and a place of business in La Conception<\/strong> to expand Sanivac\u2019s presence in the Laurentians. Read more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"65<\/div>

550 employees and 65 years of history<\/div>
Sanivac now has more than 550 employees across its various branches,<\/strong> continuing its growth throughout Quebec and Ontario. This year also marks the 65th anniversary of the family business founded in 1961.<\/strong> Read more.<\/a> <\/div>\n
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