Partnership establishes fourth GUS location in Alberta.

Markham, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/06/2017 -- Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development for GUS (www.gus.ca), is pleased to announce the successful partnership between GUS and Alberta Catastrophe Restorations Inc. (www.abcr.ca). Alberta Catastrophe Restorations (ACR) is the latest company in Alberta to join GUS' growing network of post-disaster restoration professionals as GUS continues their nationwide expansion.

Established in 2010, ACR is a full-service restoration provider serving the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. ACR offers emergency services for fire, smoke, water, wind, ice and hail damage, as well as mold remediation and general construction and rebuilding services. In their seven years of operation, ACR has provided restoration services after several significant disasters in the Lethbridge area, including a KFC fire that caused $1M in damages, a $600K condo fire, and a $400K house rebuild.

After 20 years as an insurance adjuster, ACR President Glenn Bright decided that a move to the restoration and general construction industry would be the natural next step in his career. Bright then spent the next 10+ years working across the U.S., building homes and assisting in post-disaster relief after catastrophes including Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina, the Storm of the Century, and a 19-month stint in North Carolina during two hurricanes. Bright then decided to move back to Alberta to start his own company, and soon afterward opened Alberta Catastrophe Restorations.

Glenn Bright comments, "We are thrilled to be a part of the GUS team! The GUS brand stands for integrity and commitment to customer service excellence, which are values that constitute the foundation of our business. We are excited to team up with the largest network of restoration professionals in Canada and believe that our partnership will be instrumental in taking our company to the next level."

Jonathan Christensen says, "Glenn and the ACR team have been fantastic to work with and are highly experienced and talented individuals. Their team is second-to-none for ensuring a high standard of quality, service, and professionalism for their clients, and we are proud to have them represent GUS as our newest location in Alberta."

About GUS
GUS is a full-service restoration provider that has delivered disaster relief to Canadians for over 25 years. Beginning from humble roots in Quebec City in 1991, GUS has expanded into a national company with locations across seven provinces and growing.

Media contact:
Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development
GUS Group Inc.
jonathan.christensen@gus.ca
http://www.gusfranchising.com
800-361-0911

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Established Ontario restoration company is the latest to join growing GUS network.

Markham, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/29/2017 -- Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development for GUS (www.gus.ca) is pleased to announce the establishment of a partnership between GUS and Bristol Restorations, (www.bristolrestorations.ca). Bristol Restorations is the latest of an increasing number of Ontario companies to join the GUS network, Canada's fastest growing emergency services provider. Bristol Restorations is co-owned by Gerhard Brinks, Cindy Jowett, and Tim Williams, who have a combined 65 years of industry experience.

Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, Bristol Restorations was first established in 1987 as Bristol Contracting, later adopting their new name as their company grew in size. As a 24-hour full-service emergency services provider, Bristol's team offers fire, water, flood, and wind damage restoration for the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. In addition, they specialize in mold removal, asbestos abatement, and environmental spill remediation, and provide cleaning services after acts of vandalism. Sustaining a strong reputation for innovative construction practices, Bristol Restorations applies the latest technology to their work to produce the best and most cost-effective outcome for their clients.

With more than 35 years in construction, Gerhard Brinks, co-owner of Bristol Restorations, operates as their chief Construction Consultant. Gerhard comments, "Cindy, Tim, and I are excited to take Bristol Restorations on this exciting next step in our company's journey by joining the GUS team. GUS has been extremely supportive and we look forward to further advancing our business together."

As the primary point of contact for clients seeking post-disaster restoration relief, Cindy Jowett, co-owner of Bristol Restorations, is central to the operations of the business. Well-versed in the construction industry, Cindy has more than 15 years of experience under her belt; the majority of which have been spent as an owner/operator. Cindy adds, "When a client comes to us for help after a devastating event, our objective is to ensure that the process is efficient and complete with the high-quality standard of service that our client deserves. Joining the GUS network has provided us with access to additional resources that will help us more easily deliver premium service to our clients and ensure strong customer satisfaction with our work."

Tim Williams, co-owner of Bristol Restorations, is a practiced restoration contractor who originally joined the industry working for another GUS location in the Ottawa area. Tim remarks, "The GUS brand is well known in the industry for providing quality services and craftsmanship for their clients, which is a value that perfectly aligns with our own mission. We are excited to have the opportunity to connect to more clients by becoming a part of their national network."

Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development for GUS comments, "The team at Bristol Restorations has been great to work with. Their team is highly skilled, personable, and committed to ensuring all stakeholders are satisfied. GUS is fortunate that an established company like Bristol Restorations has decided to become our partner, and we are excited to help them build on their success."

About GUS
GUS is a full-service restoration provider that has delivered disaster relief to Canadians for over 25 years. Beginning from humble roots in Quebec City in 1991, GUS has expanded into a national company with locations across seven provinces and growing.

Media contact:
Cindy Jowett, Co-Owner
Bristol Restoration
support@bristolrestorations.ca
www.bristolrestorations.ca
800-350-6034

Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development
GUS Group Inc.
jonathan.christensen@gus.ca
http://www.gusfranchising.com
800-361-0911

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Established restoration company opens their newest location.

Markham, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/18/2017 -- Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development for GUS (www.gus.ca) is proud to announce the continued expansion of Hudson Restoration (http://hudsonrestoration.com) with the addition of their newest location in the Muskoka region. This marks the third territory for the expert team at Hudson Restoration, who have been providing high-quality disaster restoration services to the Toronto, and Markham areas since the company's inception in 2010.

Hudson Restoration is a full-service provider, equipped to deal with fire/smoke, water, and wind damage with rapid emergency response times. Additionally, they specialize in bio hazard and environmental remediation and have skillfully completed multiple heritage restoration projects in the Greater Toronto area to critical acclaim. With over 30 years of experience in the insurance loss industry, President Steve Hudson brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the table, specializing in upscale residential and large commercial/industrial property loss. And it's a family affair: working alongside him in Operations is his right-hand man – his son Nick, who is committed to ensuring his father's vision is realized.

Steve Hudson comments, "It has long been a dream of ours to open a location in the beautiful and much sought-after Muskoka region, and we couldn't be happier to see that dream come to fruition. It's been a fantastic experience working with the great team at GUS who have helped us make this exciting new venture possible. Becoming part of their extensive network has opened up additional opportunities that have helped us achieve our goal of further expanding our business and reaching more people."

Nick Hudson adds, "Our partnership with GUS has given us the means to launch our business into this next phase of its evolution. Their support has been instrumental to our success and has made the process of opening a new branch that much smoother. We are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to bring to the residents of Muskoka our high standards of customer service and dedication to our craft."

Ethan Smith, Director of Business Development for GUS comments, "I have had the pleasure of working directly with Steve Hudson and his dedicated team at Hudson Restoration, and have witnessed firsthand their passion for helping people affected by devastating losses. Their craftsmanship is second to none, and their professionalism and integrity reflect the GUS banner well. I have no doubt that the newest location of Hudson Restoration will come to exceed all expectations and greatly benefit the Muskoka community."

Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development for GUS said, "This is the perfect next step for the Hudson Restoration team. To open the third territory in Ontario is a testament to their high level of expertize, hard work, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We are excited for their latest venture and confident in their ongoing success as they continue to exemplify the GUS brand and grow their business into new markets."

About GUS
GUS is a full-service restoration provider that has delivered disaster relief to Canadians for over 25 years. Beginning from humble roots in Quebec City in 1991, GUS has expanded into a national company with locations across six provinces and growing.

Media contact:
Steve Hudson, President
Hudson Restoration
info@hudsonrestoration.com
http://hudsonrestoration.com
888-918-6855

Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development
GUS Group Inc.
jonathan.christensen@gus.ca
http://www.gusfranchising.com
800-361-0911

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Markham, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/04/2017 -- Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development of GUS (www.gus.ca) is proud to announce the expansion of MLY Group "MLY". For the past four years, MLY has been providing residents of the Brampton area with disaster restoration services and has now expanded with a second location in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. With over forty-five years of combined experience, leaders Mark Dekker and Les Zwierkowski have been eyeing the KW region for some time.

MLY's expansion has signaled a trend for GUS, as many existing locations expand to new territories across the province of Ontario, and the rest of Canada. Mark Dekker comments, "For the last four years we've been proud to serve the Brampton community with high-quality service, and knowledge that comes from our years of experience. We're looking forward to bringing this same service to the KW." Les Zwierkowski adds "Representing the GUS banner means that we have additional channels to grow our business, and this expansion effort is an example of what that partnership has made possible. We believed since day one that our industry has long since been overdue for a franchise like ours - a breath of fresh air in our marketplace. We believe our efforts, satisfied customers, and continued success reflect that!"

Ethan Smith, Director of Business Development comments, "I've worked with Mark and Les for over ten years, both as an adjuster and through the GUS network. Their commitment to serving the insured and being strong representatives of our brand is unsurpassed. The people in Kitchener-Waterloo are fortunate to have them there."

Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development said "Mark and Les have been great assets to our network and cheerleaders of GUS from day one. Not only have they been ambassadors of our banner in Brampton, but they have also assisted in major events all over the province – most recently with the flooding last fall in Windsor, and the recent flooding in Belleville. We couldn't be happier to have MLY expand into the KW region and bring their personal touch to the residents there.

For more information about franchising visit http://www.gusfranchising.com.

About GUS
GUS (www.gus.ca) is a Canadian based full-service Disaster Restoration Provider that has been operating for the past 25 years. With locations across the country, GUS is well known for providing high-quality work, coupled with professional open lines of communication for both the insured and insurer.

Media contact:
Jonathan Christensen
Vice President of Franchise Development, GUS Group Inc.
jonathan.christensen@gus.ca

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Experienced company marks GUS’s first foothold in BC.

Markham, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/28/2017 -- Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development for GUS (www.gus.ca) is pleased to announce that EPIC Restoration Services Inc. (http://www.epicrestoration.ca/) and GUS have formed an exciting new partnership, joining together two organizations wholeheartedly committed to helping people rebuild their lives after disaster strikes. This addition makes EPIC the first company in British Columbia to partner with GUS as the network continues to expand further west.

Founded in 1992, EPIC has built a solid reputation in the Metro Vancouver area in its 25 years of helping its residents rebuild after damaging events; making it their mission to provide high-quality fire, wind, smoke, and water restoration, reconstruction, and repair services to homeowners and property managers across the community. In addition to supplying emergency services for major disasters throughout B.C., EPIC has been called upon on multiple occasions to provide assistance in Alberta and Saskatchewan during such catastrophes as the 2005 Calgary storm, the 2013 Calgary flood, and the 2014 Saskatchewan floods. President Joe Rorke comments "We are pretty excited to partner with GUS. Becoming a part of their well established national network unites perfectly with our vision for the future of EPIC Restoration Services, and we are primed for success as we prepare to take our business to the next level."

Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development for GUS said "We are thrilled to have Joe Rorke and the EPIC team on board with GUS. Working with Joe has been a rewarding experience as he embodies everything you would want in a restoration provider: integrity, compassion, consummate professionalism, and proven experience. His highly skilled and efficient team of experts is the perfect addition to the GUS family and it is an honour to have the opportunity to bring them to the national stage."

About EPIC Restoration Services Inc. and President Joe Rorke
Starting his career in a family owned restoration business in 1980, Joe Rorke discovered his passion for restoration and dreamed of opening his own company. In 1992 his dreams came true as EPIC Restoration Services Inc. (formerly Pinnacle Restoration) was born. Over the last 25 years, EPIC has become a leader in the industry, growing into a well-known restoration and remediation company servicing both residential and commercial properties and specializing in strata related claims.

About GUS
For over 25 years, GUS has provided quality full-service disaster restoration relief to Canadians. GUS has grown remarkably since its inception in Quebec City in 1991, expanding across the country from coast to coast.

Media contact:
Jonathan Christensen, Vice President of Franchise Development
GUS Group Inc.
jonathan.christensen@gus.ca
http://www.gusfranchising.com

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Expansion Continues for One of Canada’s Largest Restoration Companies

Markham, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/07/2015 -- GUS (www.gus.ca) announced today that John Dionne and JD Restoration & Construction have joined the disaster restoration firm to further expand the growing portfolio of full-service restoration companies in Ontario. JD Restoration & Construction comes with a wealth of experience, with over 20 years in the commercial and residential restoration industry. John Dionne also spent 13 years as an insurance agent for a leading, multi-product insurer. With John's in depth knowledge of insurance policy, construction and customer service, JD Restoration & Construction has become the contractor of choice for the Greater Hamilton Area.

JD Restoration is the latest franchisee to join the growing company as it expands across the country toward the goal of coverage in every major market by the end of 2018. John comments "I am excited to continue to provide top tier service to the local restoration market in the greater Hamilton area while operating under the GUS banner. I feel fortunate to be joining a network that prides itself in being value focused and I look forward to growing our business together."

Jonathan Christensen, Director of Franchisee Development said "John's wealth of experience and his depth of knowledge have already made him an important addition to the GUS family. We view the addition of his company as a sign of our commitment to being the best of the best - in every market we operate in. Our new innovations and subsequent increase in demand from our insurance partners led us to look for a company in the Hamilton area that fit our need for growth and we are extremely fortunate to find a company of JD Restoration and Construction's calibre to fulfill this need."

About GUS
GUS (http://www.gus.ca) is a Canadian based full service Disaster Restoration Provider that has been operating for the past 24 years. With over 240 locations across the country, GUS is well known for providing high quality work, coupled with professional open lines of communication for both the insured and insurer. The expansion in Ontario began in 2009 and today GUS has 22 locations to service the Ontario, New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia markets.

Contact:
Jonathan Christensen
Director of Franchise Development, GUS
416-346–0096
Jonathan.Christensen@gus.ca

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