To celebrate its 50th anniversary, PR Distribution hit the road with a simple idea: visit our customers and thank them for their continued support.
From June to October 2026, our team travelled across Eastern Canada, hosting barbecues as part of the PRD 50th Anniversary Tour, presented by National Bank of Canada. It was our way of celebrating five decades of history and recognizing the relationships we’ve built over the years.
Here’s a look back at the tour, in numbers and photos.
Throughout the summer, our team visited customers at their workplaces, turning an ordinary lunch break into an opportunity to celebrate together.
Tents, barbecues, giveaways, prizes, and plenty of good cheer were all part of the experience! From smaller gatherings to events welcoming more than a hundred participants, each stop had its own atmosphere.
For our account managers, these barbecues were a chance to show their appreciation and connect with the people who use our products and solutions every day.
Several of our supplier partners also joined us along the way to meet directly with product users, answer questions, and share their expertise.
Organizing more than 25 barbecues required a lot of planning and coordination.
From scheduling visits with customers and suppliers to transporting equipment, preparing meals, and setting up and taking down event spaces, there was plenty of work involved at every stop.
Our team spent several months on the road, sometimes travelling hundreds of kilometres between events. Despite the busy schedule, each stop was an opportunity to spend time with our customers and thank them for their continued trust.
Thank you to our employees who helped organize and run the events, to the businesses that welcomed us, and to everyone who joined us for a barbecue.
We’d also like to thank our supplier partners and sponsors for their support throughout the tour:
While we couldn’t visit every customer during the tour, we want to extend our appreciation to everyone who has supported PR Distribution over the years.
Reaching 50 years is an important milestone for our company, and we’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to our success along the way. We look forward to continuing to build on these relationships for many years to come!
