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What is 1200˚?

Born of the fusion between Techno Feu and Boivin & Gauvin in 2014, the acquisition of Ontario-based Darch Fire in 2018 now means that 1200˚ can expand its service offer to Ontario, effectively covering all of Eastern Canada.


Our approach is simple: Expert advice, quality products and peace of mind.

1979 - Boivin & Gauvin founded

It is at the end of July 1979 that Mr. Rolland Boivin and Mr. Yves Gauvin founded Boivin & Gauvin Inc. to share their experience and knowledge of firefighting equipment with clients.

1990 - Techno Feu founded

In April 1990, Mr. Robert Traversy starts his own company following the bankruptcy of a local fire truck manufacturing company. TECHNO Feu Inc. is launched with two employees, Ms. Sylvie Léveillé and Mr. Robert Traversy.

1993 - Darch Fire founded

Created in Ayr, Ontario in 1993 by Mr. John Darch and Ms. Susan Miller, Darch Fire specialises in the sale, repairs and maintenance of fire truck for the Central and Northern Ontario.

2009 - Techno Feu acquired by Mr. Proulx

Mr. François Proulx, a businessman from Trois-Rivières, becomes the majority shareholder for TECHNO FEU Inc. Combined with the experienced team of Mr. Traversy and Ms, Léveillé, Mr. Proulx is confident that TECHNO FEU Inc. will reach new heights in the coming years.

2014 - Boivin & Gauvin acquired

TECHNO FEU Inc., a leader in the sale and maintenance of fire apparatus, becomes the new majority shareholder of the family-owned BOIVIN & GAUVIN. Since it’s foundation in 1979, BOIVIN & GAUVIN has demonstrated growth and has forged a reputation as a trusted partner in the sale and maintenance of firefighting equipment.

2015 - 1200˚ founded

The group now formed by TECHNO FEU Inc. et BOIVIN & GAUVIN Inc. sets itself apart from the competition by the exclusive products it offers and its unparalleled expertise.

This new group is rebranded 1200°.

2018 - Darch Fire acquired by 1200˚

1200° acquires Darch Fire in Ontario. With this acquisition, the group now cover all of Eastern Canada, from Ontario to Atlantic Canada.
The combined companies account for 60 employees, an inventory of over $2,5M and service centers totalling more than 30 000 pi², making it the largest of it’s kind in Eastern Canada.

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1200˚
1200˚ sets itself apart by the level of customer care it provides. We take care of our clients throughout the sales process and beyond. We provide expert advice during the buying process, the customer is presented with quality products and our customer care is second to none. Working with 1200˚means having a single point of contact in case of a problem, we take care of everything else for our clients.
Techno Feu

Distributors of E-ONE fire trucks for Eastern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Techno Feu enjoys a reputation that goes beyond the brand it sells.

Our experienced sales team is able to understand our clients’ needs and guide them towards their best possible option.

Our service center is the largest in Eastern Canada and our parts department stocks over $1M in inventory, meaning that your truck is out of our repair shop and back in service faster.

Boivin & Gauvin

Boivin & Gauvin is the equipment dealer for 1200˚ in Quebec.

We offer a customer centric sales approach and we only promote products that are necessary to the firefighting industry.

We have evaluated products that are available on the market and selected the best in class for a firefighter in an emergency situation.

Our team is trained not only on the products we offer but most of our sales team are firefighters themselves.

Darch Fire

Already a key player in Ontario, Darch Fire now offers the complete package: trucks, parts & service and equipment.

We have been servicing  the Ontario Emergency Service Industry since 1993, and are dedicated to providing you the best fire fighting vehicles and equipment available in the fire service industry. Darch Fire service technicians undergo continuous training, testing and EVT certification to ensure that the latest technologies and innovations are applied.

We stock over $1M of parts and accessories of various brands ready for quick delivery. We proudly represent many equipment lines such as Holmatro, Akron Brass, F-500, FLIR, Gear Grid storage solutions, Key Hose and many more.

Darch Fire employees work as a team and take pride in assisting our customers in any way possible.