March 2008 – GIRO Inc. is a finalist for the 28th Mercuriades, a competition recognizing successful private-sector businesses based in Quebec.
In naming GIRO a finalist in the Mercuriades “export” category, the jury noted the dominant position of the company’s HASTUS scheduling software in North America’s largest cities and the Australian market. The software’s strong presence in Western Europe was also noted.
The jury also cited GIRO’s efforts at diversifying its market by exploring new opportunities for HASTUS in scheduling and optimizing passenger rail.
The Mercuriades export category recognizes companies that have realized strong growth or increased sales outside Quebec. Prospects for future growth and sales expansion are also assessed.
Widely considered Quebec’s premier business competition, the Mercuriades were launched by the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ) in 1981 to encourage and promote Quebec businesses.
