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STORY SUMMARY: A. Lassonde Inc. inaugurated today its new mega-warehouse in Rougemont, covering an impressive 95,000 sq. ft. Outfitted with cutting-edge equipment, its construction required a multimillion-dollar investment included as part of a major investment program.

Mr. Jean Gattuso, President and CEO of A. Lassonde Inc. and Chief Operating Officer for Lassonde Industries Inc., along with Jean Charest, Premier of Quebec, explained this investment programs strategic importance for A. Lassonde Inc., as well as its expected benefits for Quebec

Ms. Nicole Ménard, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Montérégie, Investissement Québec representatives, partners from the food industry, as well as management members and employees of Lassonde Industries Inc. was also in attendance.

VIDEO CONTENTS:

- Interior and exterior shots of the warehouse
- Speeches given by Jean Gattuso and Jean Charest during the
inauguration
- Jean Gattuso and Jean Charest salute A. Lassonde Inc. employees and
toast the warehouses future success with a champagne glass filled
with juice

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TIME OF FEED: 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
DATE OF FEED: September 28
CO-ORDINATES: Anik F2 C
Transponder 3B
Downlink Frequency: 3820 Vertical
Audio Subcarrier 6.2 and 6.8

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