Norbert Pigeon
Elected: April 9, 1994
Inducted: June 24, 1994
Family: Norbert was born November 22, 1942 in Saint Madeleine (Quebec) Canada, where he was raised. In 1969, he married the former Colette Menard and together they have raised three children, two sons and a daughter. Today both sons work in the family business.
History: Norbert opened a welding and repair shop in the early 1970’s, from which he fabricated a wheel lift for his brother-in-law. From that modest beginning, in 1975 Norbert formed NRC with his wife Colette and brother Raynald, using the first initials of each name. The company immediately began producing both wheel lifts and small wreckers for both Canadian and U.S. customers. In 1982, Norbert expanded the company with a purchase of another manufacturer in nearby St. Paul D’Abbotsford. Since that time, NRC has gained an enviable reputation for developing innovative products for the towing and recovery industry. Safety has always been a primary factor in the design of NRC equipment. Through a unique design, heavy duty NRC bodies are lower, providing visibility across the top. Likewise, the outrigger system, sliders and rotators are all designed with operator safety in mind. Norbert is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation Des Enterprised Independantee Du Quebec and also a director of the Quebec Towing Assocation.
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HALL OF FAME NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.
Exemplary Dedication
Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.
Industry Leadership
Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.
Professional Achievement
Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.