Granby, Canada, May 1, 2024 – Services Sauvetage Technique (SST) and Innova Utility Products, leaders in the design and manufacture of XTIRPA brand confined space equipment, are proud to become part of the Canopy Brands group. This transition marks a positive new era, with a renewed commitment to continued innovation, growth, and success.

The new partnership with Canopy Brands brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision that will further strengthen the position of both companies in the international marketplace. This new integration is the result of careful analysis and strategic planning to ensure long-term sustainability and growth. The combined companies will leverage their respective capabilities and market presence to offer an expanded product range, accelerate innovation and increase our technical and sales support in a responsive manner. 

Substantial growth prospects and the ability to integrate markets where access was previously limited, will foster economic growth and enable significant job creation.

“Xtirpa is setting the global standard for confined space equipment, and SST has quickly become the go-to partner in Quebec for confined space and related safety training and assessment,” says Brian Colton, CEO of Canopy Brands. “We are confident that our combined resources and expertise will significantly accelerate the growth of these strong companies. We’re excited to welcome Xtirpa and SST to the Canopy Brands team.”

“We are excited for the journey ahead as a part of Canopy Brands,” adds Martin Dufour, CEO of Xtirpa. “Our company has had tremendous success over the last three decades within the confined space market. This partnership will provide additional capital, sales reach and technical know-how to propel us forward.”