Local contractor S.&T. sold to southern Ontario company

S.&T. Group, a Sault Ste. Marie multi-trade business that has serviced the community for 40 years, has been acquired by an out-of-town company.

Team Group, with headquarters in both Markham, Ont. and Taylor, MI, made the announcement in a news release issued today.

"I am excited to welcome the S.&T. Group into the Team Group family," said Clint Griffin, CEO of Team Group, in the release.

Established in 1984 by Andrew Sarlo and Dennis Tatasciore, the company started out providing electrical and technological solutions in Algoma District. Since then, it’s expanded to include mechanical, refrigeration and general contracting divisions.

This year, the company marked four decades in business with a series of 40th anniversary celebrations, which includes an expansion to Sudbury.

Team Group said existing employees and the management team, led by Sarlo and Tatasciore, will remain on staff, as will the “same high standards of service and quality.”

"With [owners] Dennis and Andrew's ongoing leadership and deep expertise in the multi-trades business, our customers will continue to receive exceptional service, now with the added benefit of an expanded service offering," the release says. "The knowledge and experience gained through this acquisition will further distinguish Team Group from other service providers."

"Andrew Sarlo and I have had the pleasure and honour to have worked in this company providing good jobs while building a successful business in Northern Ontario," Tatasciore said in the release.

"Without our excellent staff and loyal and trusted customers, we would not have gotten here. We look forward to working with Clint and Team Group and expanding our services throughout Ontario for the continuation of great jobs for our people and great value for our clients."

Team Group’s services include facility management, paint shop cleaning, and industrial cleaning solutions. Headquartered in Taylor, MI, the company has divisions in Canada, China and Thailand.