GUS grows in Ontario with JFA Contracting Solutions

GUS Strengthens Its Presence in Ontario with the Arrival of JFA Contracting Solutions

Kitchener, ON (Jan. 28, 2025) – Jaime Smith, Director of Franchise Development at GUS, is proud to announce that JFA Contracting Solutions has joined its network of property restoration professionals, further strengthening the group’s ongoing growth in Ontario.

JFA Contracting Solutions specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial restoration. Serving the Waterloo Region, their skilled team offers a full range of property loss services, including fire, smoke, flood, and storm damage restoration, as well as mold remediation and asbestos removal and repair.

John Aquino, owner of JFA Contracting Solutions, brings extensive experience to the GUS network. Since 2015, he has worked as a project manager and estimator for a leading regional company specializing in construction and asbestos removal. His skills include project management, estimation, planning, quality control, and regulatory compliance. John also holds certifications in estimation, asbestos removal, mold remediation, and water and fire damage management, and he has contributed to numerous projects in educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and regional developments.

Jaime Smith comments: “We are delighted to welcome John and the JFA Contracting Solutions team to the GUS family. Their commitment to helping others, combined with their values of passion and excellence, perfectly aligns with our vision. GUS is recognized for providing superior quality services and a personalized approach, and we are confident that JFA will embody these values in the southern Ontario market.”

John Aquino shares his enthusiasm for the partnership: “Joining the GUS network is an important step for us. We share the same mission of helping families in distress and providing them with a human touch and quality services. We look forward to collaborating with GUS to continue offering exceptional property restoration solutions and supporting our community in times of need.”

This partnership represents another step forward for GUS in its mission to deliver top-tier property restoration services across Canada. By combining their expertise and shared values, GUS and JFA Contracting Solutions are well-positioned to make a meaningful impact in southern Ontario and beyond.

About GUS

GUS is a leading full-service restoration provider that has delivered disaster relief to Canadians for over 30 years. Beginning from humble roots in Quebec City in 1991, GUS has expanded into a national company with +100 locations across seven provinces and growing. GUS is well known for providing high-quality work coupled with professional open lines of communication for both the insured and insurer. For more information about GUS, please visit www.gus.ca.

SOURCE: GUS Group Inc.

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