Dessau raises $330,000 for Centraide
Dessau, one of Canada’s largest engineering-construction firms, has donated $330,000 to the 2009 United Way-Centraide campaign.
Dessau has a long history of participating in United Way-Centraide campaigns, reflecting the firm’s desire to support the communities in which it operates. With a firm belief in Centraide’s mission of improving quality of life for everyone, Dessau's employees have continued to show their support through annual fundraising campaigns.
“Not only did we surpass our objective, we raised more funds than ever for United Way-Centraide. This proves the tremendous generosity and enthusiasm of our employees, and demonstrates their commitment to mutual aid,” said Dessau’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Pierre Sauriol.
About Dessau
Founded in 1957, Dessau is the second largest engineering firm in Quebec, the fifth largest in Canada and one of the 100 largest in the world. Dessau has expertise in a large number of areas of activity related to engineering and construction,
Jean-Pierre Sauriol, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dessau and Isabelle Jodoin, Vice President, Human Resources, Dessau, presenting a $330,000 cheque to Michèle Thibodeau-DeGuire, President and Executive Director, Centraide of Greater Montreal.
allowing it to plan, design, build and manage all types of infrastructure for its private- and public-sector clients. The firm employs 4,600 people and has annual sales of $600 million. The company operates offices in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario as well as in several countries, specifically in North Africa, Central America, South America and in the Carribean.