Purolator Courier

Purolator Courier Ltd. is a Canadian courier that is 91 % owned by Canada Post, 7 % owned by Barry Lapointe Holdings Ltd. and 2 % by Others. The company was originally organized as Trans Canada Couriers, Ltd. In 1967, it was acquired by the US manufacturer of oil and air filters Purolator—the name was originally an abbreviated form of "pure oil later." In 1987, the company returned to Canadian ownership. Although it retained the Purolator name, i... more

Place founded:

Business

Address

Purolator Courier Headquarters

Mississauga Ontario

Revenue:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 1,400,000,000
  • 2007

Number of employees:

number date
  • 12,500
  • 2009

Employees and other personnel:

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