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Gescan Announces Promotion of Peron Desnoyers as New Branch Manager, Calgary
Gescan is pleased to announce that Peron Desnoyers has been promoted to Branch Manager for their Calgary Branch, effective as of January 5, 2026. Peron has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, operational expertise, and a commitment to driving results in his previous role as Production Manager at their Gescan Solutions branch. His dedication and ability to… Read More…
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