MONTREAL, July 6, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - VINCI Park is pleased to announce an agreement with WestPark Parking Services Inc. ("WestPark") for the acquisition of the assets of WestPark Calgary and the creation of a partnership in British Columbia.
Created in 2010, WestPark is a major player in the parking industry in Western Canada operating over 170 locations throughout British Columbia and the Province of Alberta.
For Serge Clémente, President and CEO of VINCI Park: "This strategic partnership with WestPark allows us to become a major player in the province of Alberta and will also strengthen our position in British Columbia, providing a robust national presence in Canada. By combining our teams, we raise our level of expertise while creating a strong footprint in the region. As a well-established company, the addition of the WestPark team and their portfolio allows us to consolidate our operations in the region and strengthen our growth strategy".
John Laires, President and CEO of WestPark adds: "This is an opportunity to align ourselves with VINCI Park, a major player on the international scene that provides national exposure. The combination of our people and vast resources opens new business avenues for our respective teams who share a common goal to elevate the parking guest experience and the delivery of our services to each of our business partners."
This transaction fits into the VINCI Park strategy to geographically rebalance its operations, increase its presence in local markets, and benefit from the addition of exceptional talent. Together, both VINCI Park and WestPark in their relevant roles in key Western Canadian markets will benefit from the synergies of their people, systems and resources.
About VINCI Park
VINCI Park, a world and global player in urban mobility, manages approximately 1.9 million parking spaces and associated services in 14 countries. For over 50 years, VINCI Park innovates to improve the experience of parking and develops services that allow city citizens to enjoy the city and individualise their mobility.
VINCI Park provides a full range of parking solutions, both on-street and off street parking facilities, under concession, full ownership or provision of services. The integrated expertise of VINCI Park makes it an ideal partner for communities and private actors to design, build, finance and operate the parking solutions.
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About WestPark
WestPark began in 2010 with a simple goal: to bring an entrepreneurial spirit and new level of customer service to parking management. Our fresh approach is evident in everything we do - from our innovative marketing strategies to the friendly and welcoming attitude of our people and customer-centered parking solutions. Operating over 170 parking facilities in Western Canada, we manage a wide variety of facilities and provide ground transportation logistics solutions. WestPark' success is defined by the strategic implementation and management of parking and transportation solutions. This is achieved through the support of an inclusionary and enthusiastic team culture that elevates a unique brand built on integrity, honesty and the pursuit of operational excellence.
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SOURCE VINCY Park
Press Contact: Gautier Caland - VINCI Park, [email protected], 514.874.1208;Gillian Howden - WestPark, [email protected], [email protected], 604.669.7275; Jean-Alexandre D'Etcheverry - Le Cabinet de relations publiques National, 514.843.2369
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