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In 1926 A.A (Andy) Murray began to sell Star, Essex and Hudson cars from his agricultural implements business in [[Souris, Manitoba]]. By 1934 Andy had expanded his operation to include the [[General Motors]] line, which was to become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers.<ref>http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/driving/story.html?id=063b19a7-dbc3-4f33-97d4-416ee24324a4</ref> Over the decades the business has continued to grow and has now evolved into a group that consists of 20 Canadian dealerships from coast to coast. Today, The Murray Automotive Group has over 1000 employees and sells nearly 15,000 vehicles each year making it one of Canada’s leading automotive groups.<ref>http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=article&id=2341</ref> |
In 1926 A.A (Andy) Murray began to sell Star, Essex and Hudson cars from his agricultural implements business in [[Souris, Manitoba]]. By 1934 Andy had expanded his operation to include the [[General Motors]] line, which was to become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers.<ref>http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/driving/story.html?id=063b19a7-dbc3-4f33-97d4-416ee24324a4</ref> Over the decades the business has continued to grow and has now evolved into a group that consists of 20 Canadian dealerships from coast to coast. Today, The Murray Automotive Group has over 1000 employees and sells nearly 15,000 vehicles each year making it one of Canada’s leading automotive groups.<ref>http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=article&id=2341</ref> |
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==History== |
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===Yarmouth=== |
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In April 2008 Yarmouth Motormart in [[Yarmouth, Nova Scotia]] as well as its satellite location in [[Barrington, Nova Scotia]] was acquired by the Murray Automotive Group. These two dealerships marked the Murray Auto Groups first acquisitions in Eastern Canada. The two locations which were being operated by Pat Sullivan since the death of her husband Chris Sullivan, were renamed Murray Motors Yarmouth, and Murray Motors Barrington. The new managing partner is Jeff Little, a 15-year General Motors of Canada employee. <ref>{{cite web|url="http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=article&id=6" |publisher=Winnipeg Free Press |title=Murray stretches from sea to sea |accessdate=2010-05-05}}</ref> |
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==Awards and Distinctions== |
==Awards and Distinctions== |
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| Industry | Automotive retail |
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Key people | Clair Murray (Chairman) Doug Murray (CEO) Arthur Fast (CFO) |
Number of employees | 800+ |
| Divisions | Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Hyundai |
| Website | Murray Automotive Group |
In 1926 A.A (Andy) Murray began to sell Star, Essex and Hudson cars from his agricultural implements business in Souris, Manitoba. By 1934 Andy had expanded his operation to include the General Motors line, which was to become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers.[1] Over the decades the business has continued to grow and has now evolved into a group that consists of 20 Canadian dealerships from coast to coast. Today, The Murray Automotive Group has over 1000 employees and sells nearly 15,000 vehicles each year making it one of Canada’s leading automotive groups.[2]
History
Yarmouth
In April 2008 Yarmouth Motormart in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia as well as its satellite location in Barrington, Nova Scotia was acquired by the Murray Automotive Group. These two dealerships marked the Murray Auto Groups first acquisitions in Eastern Canada. The two locations which were being operated by Pat Sullivan since the death of her husband Chris Sullivan, were renamed Murray Motors Yarmouth, and Murray Motors Barrington. The new managing partner is Jeff Little, a 15-year General Motors of Canada employee. [3]
Awards and Distinctions
Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
The Murray Automotive Group was awarded Platinum status in 2009. This distinction is only given to businesses that qualify for Best Managed for a minimum of 6 consecutive years.[4]
Canada's top 100 employers
In 2005 the Murray Automotive Group was selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.[5]
Dealerships
Murray Chevrolet Winnipeg, Manitoba
External links
- Murray Fort St. John
- Murray Merritt
- Murray Abbotsford
- Murray Lethbridge
- Bow Island Chevrolet
- Murray Medicine Hat
- Murray Maple Creek
- Murray Moose Jaw
- Murray Dunn Motors, Nipawin
- Murray Estevan
- Murray Oxbow
- Murray Brandon
- McLaughlin GM, Neepawa
- Murray Dunn Motors, The Pas
- Dean Cooley GM, Dauphin
- Craig Dunn Motor City, Portage La Prairie
- Murray Chevrolet, Winnipeg
- Murray Hyundai, Winnipeg
- Murray Yarmouth
- Murray Barrington
- Murray Automotive Group
References
- ^ http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/driving/story.html?id=063b19a7-dbc3-4f33-97d4-416ee24324a4
- ^ http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=article&id=2341
- ^ ["http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/index.php?action=news&step=article&id=6" "Murray stretches from sea to sea"]. Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ https://www.canadas50best.com/en/Pages/Home.aspx
- ^ http://coop.uvic.ca/buscoop/?page=top100#M