(Montreal, April 5th, 2007) – McMahon Distributeur pharmaceutique inc. is pleased to announce that the company has moved to new premises in order to meet the needs of constant sales growth and future expansion plans.

Opened since February 26th, the new offices are located at 12,225 Boulevard Industriel, suite 100, in Montreal (P.A.T.) Quebec, H1B 5M7. The new location includes a bigger warehouse and an office space to accommodate McMahon’s growing administrative needs.

“McMahon is anticipating a great year for 2007: our new warehouse will allow us to respond more efficiently to the growing needs of our clientele, we will be opening a number of new points of sale and we have a most prosperous future ahead,” mentions Denise Martin, Vice-President and General Manager, McMahon Distributeur pharmaceutique inc. “We are confident that this move will greatly enhance our competitiveness”, adds Mrs. Martin.

McMahon Distributeur pharmaceutique inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of METRO INC., has built a solid reputation in supplying healthcare facilities and pharmacies in Quebec, with 184 pharmacies under the Brunet and Clini Plus banners.

METRO INC.
With annual sales approaching $11 billion and more than 65,000 employees, METRO INC. is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Quebec as well as in Ontario, where the company operates a network of nearly 600 food stores under the Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, A&P, Dominion, Loeb and Food Basics banners, as well as over 250 pharmacies under the Brunet, Clini Plus, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.

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SOURCE: METRO

INFORMATION: Marie-Claude Bacon
Director, Corporate Affairs
(514) 643-1086

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