1996
Lionel Gagnon and Jean-Yves Villeneuve founded the company, which initially focused only on the sale of used equipment.
About
We are a family-owned regional company located in Saguenay, operating in the sales and rental of heavy machinery since 1996.
From generation to generation, our goals have always remained the same: to offer superior quality machines while maintaining exceptional service.
Whether it’s for sales, rentals or repairs, our team will guide you in order to find the best new or used equipment.
The quality of our service is unmatched.
Our team of enthusiasts is attentive to your needs in order to provide the right solutions, whether it's the type of machine, its accessories, customization or maintenance.
We understand that acquiring our equipment is a significant investment for our customers. That is why we strive to make the process enjoyable, but above all, to ensure they leave satisfied with a quality machine that will help them accomplish all their projects.
In synergy with our customers, we shape the future of machinery.
Lionel Gagnon and Jean-Yves Villeneuve founded the company, which initially focused only on the sale of used equipment.
Équipement JYL acquires "the little house" at 926 Boulevard du Royaume. The place is iconic for customers and staff as it has been at the heart of our operations for 24 years.
Lionel Gagnon partners with Gérald Tremblay for the next 17 years. Together, they form an excellent team as Lionel brings extensive sales experience, while Gérald is a machinery specialist.
Gérald Tremblay retires, and Stéphane Gagnon, son of Lionel Gagnon, joins the company. He comes with a lot of experience in the automotive industry, an insatiable thirst for learning, and undeniable entrepreneurial skills. He becomes a shareholder a few years later.
Winds of change blow through the company! JYL ventures into the sale of new equipment through a partnership with Link-Belt Equipment.
A significant year for Équipement JYL as Sébastien Gagné becomes a shareholder. Serving the company since 2015, his extensive experience and skills make him an invaluable resource.
The company becomes a supplier of Sany products. This allows Équipement JYL to offer a new range of excavators and forklifts.
Équipement JYL gets a makeover! The company moves to a brand-new building at 1547 Boulevard du Royaume Ouest. Its rapid expansion leads the company to enlarge its premises by tripling its size.
One project follows another at JYL; less than a year after introducing a new brand, the family is growing even more with the arrival of Rottne forestry machinery.
Having not had the opportunity to proceed with the official opening of our new premises in 2020, we organized the event two years later. Customers, suppliers, employees, families, and friends; everyone is invited to this grand event, which is a success!
More news at Équipement JYL! We are becoming the exclusive distributor of Nisula products in Quebec.
The family business continues with the arrival of the third generation. Stéphane's two sons, Anthony and Maxime Gagnon, who have been working for the company for several years, also become shareholders.
