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Fastco, a Subsidiary of Groupe Touchette, Announces the Acquisition of ENVY Wheel Brand

VAUDREUIL-DORION, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastco Canada, a proudly Canadian-owned leader in aftermarket alloy wheels, announces the acquisition of the ENVY wheel brand, further expanding its portfolio of innovative, high-quality wheel solutions built for Canadian roads and conditions.

"We’re thrilled to welcome the ENVY wheel brand to the Groupe Touchette/Fastco family,” said Lee Chaplin, President of Fastco. “This acquisition strengthens our strategy to offer partners more choice and quality, with wheels proudly designed in Canada.”

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This acquisition reinforces Fastco’s position as a forward-thinking Canadian manufacturer, combining complementary design philosophies, advanced engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering unmatched value to dealers and customers across North America.

“We are thrilled to welcome the ENVY wheel brand into the Groupe Touchette/Fastco family,” said Lee Chaplin, President of Fastco. “Both companies have always embraced change and innovation in this dynamic industry, and this acquisition reflects our ongoing strategy to adapt, grow, and provide our partners with even greater choice, quality, and reliability, with wheels that are proudly designed and engineered in Canada.”

Groupe Touchette, which acquired Fastco in 2023, will remain the exclusive distributor of the ENVY wheel brand. “Integrating ENVY under the Fastco and Groupe Touchette umbrella reinforces our collective vision of growth and leadership in the Canadian tire and wheel industry,” said Nicolas Touchette, co-owner and CEO of Groupe Touchette Inc. “Together, we are better positioned than ever to offer exceptional value, broaden our offering, and meet the evolving needs of our partners and customers across the country.”

Under Fastco’s ownership, the ENVY wheel brand will continue to deliver the style, quality, and performance it is known for. Fastco will lead product development and strategic positioning, while Groupe Touchette will manage market deployment and customer support through its national infrastructure. The product line will include both alloy and steel wheels, giving dealers and customers a complete range of options.

Dealers and customers can expect:

- Access through Groupe Touchette’s nationwide distribution network

- Ongoing innovation with new designs and launches tailored to the Canadian market

- Enhanced fitment precision and expertise through FastFinder™ technology

- Seamless product availability and warranty support through Groupe Touchette

- A curated selection of ENVY alloy and steel wheels designed and engineered in Canada

“Our mission has always been to fuel passion and performance with wheels that inspire,” added Chaplin. “This acquisition strengthens that mission, with products proudly designed and engineered in Canada for the Canadian driver.”

To find out more about the ENVY wheel brand, please visit envywheels.com

About Fastco Canada
Established in 1989, Fastco Canada is Canada's premier manufacturer and distributor of alloy and steel wheels, as well as accessories. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Groupe Touchette and operates facilities in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec, Pickering, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Fastco designs, manufactures, and distributes multiple wheel brands, including Fast Wheels, Fast EV, Fast FC, Fast HD, Braelin, and Replika, along with a comprehensive accessory program, Dialyn. Fastco is partnered with many of the largest vehicle manufacturers to offer Original Equipment Replacement (OER) alloy wheel programs in Canada. At the heart of its operations lies FastFinder™, a proprietary software that generates the most accurate fitment data in the industry. For more information, visit www.fastco.ca.

About Groupe Touchette inc.
Founded by André Touchette in 1979, Groupe Touchette, the largest Canadian-owned tire distributor, has been recognized for over 40 years for its expertise and superior level of service to manufacturers, car dealers and independent customers. Today, led by Nicolas Touchette and Frédéric Bouthillier, the company headquartered in Montréal specializes in value-added tire distribution services. Groupe Touchette employs over 1,800 people and has a presence across Canada with more than 40 distribution centers. Through its TireLink and DT Tire Banners, Groupe Touchette is servicing car manufacturers, car dealerships and independent tire retailers. The company also serves Canadian consumers under the retail banners Tirecraft, Integra Tire, Signature Tire, Tireland/Ici Pneu, Tire Partners/Pneu Solutions, Pneu Select, MécaniPneu, Pneus Chartrand Mécanique, Pneus Express Mécanique, Pneus Bélisle and Touchette Motorsport. For more information, follow us on LinkedIn.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Marie-Andrée Couture
Marketing Manager, Fastco Canada
macouture@fastco.ca

Fastco Canada


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Canada's leading alloy wheel manufacturer acquires the ENVY wheel brand.
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Contacts

Media Contact:
Marie-Andrée Couture
Marketing Manager, Fastco Canada
macouture@fastco.ca

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