GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. Completes the Sale of its Distribution Business

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LASALLE, QC, April 1, 2024 /CNW/ - GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. (TSX: GDI) is pleased to announce that it has concluded the previously announced sale of its Superior Solutions Ltd. ("Superior") janitorial products distribution business to Imperial Dade Canada. Superior's chemical manufacturing business was not included in the transaction.

ABOUT GDI

GDI is a leading integrated commercial facility services provider which offers a range of services in Canada and the United States to owners and managers of a variety of facility types including office buildings, educational facilities, distribution centers, industrial facilities, healthcare establishments, stadiums and event venues, hotels, shopping centres, airports and other transportation facilities. GDI's commercial facility services capabilities include commercial janitorial and building maintenance, energy advisory and system optimization, the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC-R, mechanical, electrical and building automation systems, as well as other complementary services such as janitorial products manufacturing. GDI's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: GDI). Additional information on GDI can be found on its website at www.gdi.com.

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