TorQuest Partners today announced the final closing of TorQuest Partners Fund V, with $1.375 billion of committed capital.
View StorySusan Senecal, President and CEO of TorQuest portfolio company, A&W Food Services of Canada (“A&W”), was awarded as the 2019 New CEO of the Year by the Globe & Mail’s Report on Business. This award recognizes a CEO with less than three years of tenure in his or her current role, who has had a significant impact on the company and its strategy.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – October 3, 2019 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced that it has made an investment in Joriki Inc. (“Joriki”), a leading Canadian contract manufacturer of beverages and select food products. This will be the ninth platform investment for TorQuest Partners Fund IV. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – March 14, 2019 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced the acquisition of Prepac Manufacturing Ltd. (“Prepac”), a manufacturer of ready-to-assemble (”RTA”) home furniture sold exclusively through online retailers.
View StoryToronto, Ontario, November 13, 2018 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced the acquisition of Bartek Ingredients Inc. (“Bartek” or the “Company”), a specialty chemical manufacturer serving food & beverage and industrial end markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryBrent Belzberg, who founded TorQuest Partners in 2001, saw an opportunity to help entrepreneurs build and scale businesses into first-rate enterprises.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – November 8, 2018 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced an investment into Cando Rail Services Ltd. (“Cando”), a provider of specialized rail support services that allow industrial customers to optimize their bulk material supply chain and connect to Class 1 railways. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryQuebec City, October 11, 2018 – The largest producer of natural stone in North America, Polycor Inc., is pleased to announce the completion of its merger with Indiana Limestone Company (“ILCO”), a leading dimensional limestone quarrier and building products producer headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. This announcement comes shortly after Polycor’s recent acquisition of four limestone quarries in France in July, now positioning the company as a global leader in the natural stone industry.
View StoryToronto, Ontario, July 3, 2018 – TorQuest Partners announced today that the firm and its co-investors have completed the sale of their majority interest in Spinrite LP (“Spinrite” or the “Company”) to Comvest Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryBurlington, Ont., June 29, 2018 – Terrapure Environmental Ltd. (“Terrapure”), one of Canada’s leading providers of innovative environmental solutions, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Canadian industrial services and waste management operations of Envirosystems Incorporated (“Envirosystems”). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario, June 4, 2018 – TorQuest Partners, management and co-investors announced today the successful completion of the previously announced sale of WSB Titan (“Titan”), Canada’s leading independent building supplies dealer, to GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS), a leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard and suspended ceiling systems.
View StoryExpands GMS’s leadership position in North America through combination of the largest U.S. and Canadian wallboard distributors
Provides entry and new growth opportunities into highly attractive, fragmented Canadian market.
Combines two experienced and well-respected management teams with shared commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
The combination increases GMS’s Adjusted earnings per share by approximately 25% and Adjusted EBITDA margin by over 100 basis points on a pro forma basis.
Expect to realize at least $10 million in cost synergies within first full year following the close of the transaction.
Conference call scheduled for April 5, 2018 at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – April 2, 2018 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced the merger of Amenity Holdings Inc. (“Amenity”), the second platform investment of TorQuest Partners Fund IV, and Rubicon Pharmacies Canada Inc. (“Rubicon”), two complementary operators of retail pharmacies across Western Canada. Going forward, the combined company will do business as Rubicon Pharmacies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryTransaction brings together Thinking Capital with Purpose Financial’s Investments and Technology businesses to create an innovative financial services platform with financial strength and proven leadership.
View StoryVANCOUVER, BC, February 23, 2018, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (“Food Services”) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: AW.UN), announced today that A&W of Canada Inc.(“A&W Canada”), the parent company of Food Services, has completed a reorganization (the “Reorganization”) to provide liquidity for, and accommodate the individual estate planning purposes of, some of its long standing shareholders.
View StoryAn enormous amount of Canadian capital is lying in wait, pushing global investors to ‘nosebleed levels’ to put this money to work. Jeffrey Jones and Jacqueline Nelson delve into a competitive climate that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade
View StoryLOS ANGELES, CA—November 6, 2017—Today, The TEAM Companies – a leading payroll, business affairs and technology provider to the advertising and entertainment communities – announced a significant investment by its senior management team, in partnership with the founding shareholders and private-equity firm TorQuest Partners. At year-end, CEO Gerry Schwartz will retire from his full-time role and transition his responsibilities to TEAM’s current COO, Justin Kramer, who will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – September 5, 2017 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced the acquisition of Amenity Health Care (“Amenity”), an operator of retail pharmacies across Western Canada. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StorySCM Insurance Services (“SCM” or the “Company”), Canada’s largest independent, privately owned insurance services provider, today announced that it has received a majority investment from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – December 20, 2016 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”), alongside its co-investors, today announced the purchase of Can Art Aluminum Extrusion (“Can Art”), a leading North American manufacturer of aluminum extrusions.
View StoryTORONTO, October 28, 2016 – TorQuest Partners announced today that the firm has completed the sale of Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (“GTT”) to Gilbarco Inc. (“Gilbarco”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryHAMILTON and TORONTO, October 25, 2016 — McKeil Marine (“McKeil”) and TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) announce that TorQuest has invested in McKeil, in partnership with existing management and shareholders. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto and Quebec City, Quebec – TorQuest Partners is pleased to announce, alongside its co-investors and PNC Mezzanine Capital, the firm has partnered with Polycor, Inc. (“Polycor”), a Quebec-based natural stone producer, in its merger with Swenson Granite and its wholly owned subsidiary Rock of Ages, two of the leading American granite quarriers and manufacturers. TorQuest now owns majority control of all the merged companies.
View StoryTORONTO, JUNE 29, 2016 – TorQuest Partners today announced the final closing of TorQuest Partners Fund IV, with $925 million of committed capital.
View StoryTORONTO, March 9, 2016 /CNW/ — Thinking Capital was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2015 for excellence in business performance. The Best Managed program recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenue of more than $10 million demonstrating strategy, capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth.
View StoryTorQuest Partners announced today that it has completed the sale of Pinova Holdings, Inc. (“Pinova Holdings”) to Symrise AG for total consideration of US$ 417 million.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners announced today that the firm and its co-investors have completed the sale of their majority interest in Array Marketing (“Array” or “the Company”) to The Carlyle Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”), a leading Canadian-based manager of private equity funds, today announced the purchase of Spinrite LP (“Spinrite” or the “Company”), the largest consumer craft yarn company in North America. Alongside TorQuest, senior members of management will invest in the Company. No financial terms were disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Pinova Holdings, Inc. (“Pinova Holdings”) to Symrise AG, a global supplier of fragrances, flavors cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials as well as functional ingredients for total consideration of US$ 417 million.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners announced today that the firm and its co-investors have completed the sale of their majority interest in Kissner Milling Company Limited (“Kissner” or “the Company”) to an investor group which includes Metalmark Capital, Demetree Salt, LLC. and Kissner’s management team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryCambridge, Ontario – Kissner Milling Company Limited (“Kissner” or “the Company”), a leading producer and distributor of bulk rock salt across the Great Lakes region, and packaged specialty deicing products across the United States and Canada, announced today that the Company and its investors have signed a purchase and sale agreement to receive a majority investment from an investor group led by Metalmark Capital.
View StoryToronto and Dartmouth, NS – TorQuest Partners announced today that it has partnered with management and other co-investors to acquire a majority interest in Envirosystems Inc. from Thornridge Holdings Limited, a privately held investment firm.
View StoryEdmonton, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario – SCM Insurance Services (“SCM”) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the property and casualty (“P&C”) businesses of Granite Global Solutions (“Granite”).
View StoryTorQuest Partners, in partnership with a group of co-investors, today announced that it has acquired a majority interest in A&B Rail Services Ltd., a market-leading national railway services company based in Edmonton, Alberta. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed
View StoryTorQuest Partners, a leading Canadian private equity fund manager, in partnership with a group of co-investors, including investors affiliated with Silverhawk Capital Partners, GoldPoint Partners and the Bank of Montréal, today announced a recapitalization of Kissner Milling Company Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of bulk rock salt and ice melt products across Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region.
View StoryTreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) today reported its completion of the previously announced acquisition of Associated Brands, a leading private label manufacturer of powdered drinks, specialty teas and sweeteners from TorQuest Partners and other shareholders.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – Toronto-based private equity firm TorQuest Partners announced today the final closing of its third fund, TorQuest Partners Fund III, with C$535 million of committed capital. TorQuest Partners Fund III will target middle-market private equity investment opportunities in Canada and the United States.
View StoryU.S. private equity firms are all over Canada searching for deals, but the locals still feel they can beat them to the transactions they want.
View StoryTreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with TorQuest Partners LLC and other shareholders to acquire Associated Brands GP Corporation (Associated Brands), a leading private label manufacturer of powdered drinks, specialty teas and sweeteners.
View StoryOttawa, Ontario and Brunswick, Georgia – David Boulard, President of Ensyn Technologies Inc. and David Bookbinder, Chairman of Pinova Holdings, Inc. announced today the signing of a joint development agreement for the production of specialty chemical products.
View StoryNothing can hurt a business like incessant paperwork. Just ask Bruce Derraugh, chief operating officer for FirstOnSite Restoration, a Toronto-based company that works with insurers to clean up messes left by floods, tornadoes and even the 2011 Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver.
View StoryThe Board of Directors of Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent S. Belzberg as Chair of the Board.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners, a leading Canadian private equity fund manager, in partnership with the company’s management team and a group of co-investors, including Westerkirk Capital and Northleaf Capital Partners, announced today that they have purchased Array Marketing Group (“Array” or the “Company”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – Associated Brands a leading North American supplier of private-label and co-manufactured packaged foods and beverage products, today announced that it has completed a merger with North American Tea & Coffee Inc. (“NATC”), a Vancouver-based manufacturer of specialty tea and dry mix products. This announcement comes on the heels of the Associated Brands’ announcement of its acquisition of Soluble Products in January 2012.
View StoryPinova, formerly part of Hercules, gets investment and attention from a new owner.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – Associated Brands (“Associated Brands” or the “Company”), a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of private-label dry packaged foods, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Soluble Products (“Soluble”), a New Jersey-based manufacturer of powder supplements for weight management and sports nutrition.
View StoryBrunswick, Georgia – Pinova Holdings, Inc. (“Pinova Holdings”), a global leader in manufacturing natural and renewable specialty chemicals, announced today that it has named Theodore (Ted) H. Butz as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Butz will also be joining the Pinova Holdings Board of Directors.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – SCM Insurance Services is pleased to announce that it has acquired Riverfront Medical Services, an industry-leading provider of independent medical evaluations (IME). This acquisition aligns with SCM’s long-term plan for strategic growth; more importantly, it signals SCM’s entrance into a product and market segment that is complementary to the continuum of insurance and risk management services it currently offers its clients.
View StoryThe Renessenz chemical plant on West 61st Street in Jacksonville has gone through boom times and bankruptcies, research breakthroughs and production reincarnations, expansion into the global market and a dizzying number of ownership changes.
View StoryHistory repeats itself. Just look at Hercules, which now operates as Pinova.
View StoryAs the whistle blew at noon Saturday, more than just the workers of Pinova Inc. gathered for lunch. Celebrating 100 years, the formerly known Hercules family invited employees, retirees and their families to an afternoon of excitement and fun.
View StoryHomer Wilson has lived in city commissioner, mayor and Brunswick for decades, worked in several city departments and served as mayor for two terms in the 1990s.
View StoryTo our valued clients: As the President of FIC, I’m pleased to inform you that we have recently joined forces with Garda Investigative Services (GIS), the investigative services division of Montréal-based security giant, Garda.
View StoryEric Berke shared his thoughts with Global M&A Network on the drivers of Canadian M&A and PE deals, the advantage of having strong relationships in sourcing quality deals, the importance of developing value creation theses during the due diligence process, the potential to unlock value in “carve-out” situations, as well as on what Limited Partners are looking from their General Partners in 2011.
View StoryToronto – ClaimsPro Inc., Canada’s leading independent adjusting company, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Brouwer Claims Canada & Co. Ltd. , a Vancouver-based independent adjusting firm that has been servicing Canadian clients for over twenty-five years.
View StoryClaimsPro Inc. has inked a deal to acquire Brouwer Claims Canada, a Vancouver-based independent adjusting firm that has been servicing Western Canada for over 25 years.
View StoryGTT – a worldwide leader in emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) and transit signal priority (TSP) systems – today announced the appointment of Jim Oberstar, as Senior Strategic Advisor.
View StoryOn a recent trip to Toronto, Graham Winfrey spoke with two Canadian fund managers who (happily) consider their target markets uninteresting to other GPs.
View StorySenior Managing Partner, Brent Belzberg, Discusses Alternative Investing on Business News Network.
View StoryGlobal Traffic Technologies, LLC Receives IT-Software & Hardware, Communications AND Infrastructure Award at the 2010 Tekne Awards .
View StoryCanadian Business Success Story: a home-grown fuel distributor transforms itself into a national energy player; enters the US, secures powerful equity partner, pursues acquisition targets and hires a new CEO away from an industry behemoth.
View StoryPinova Holdings, Inc. (“Pinova Holdings”), the parent company of Pinova, Inc. (“Pinova”), today announced that it has acquired LyondellBasell Flavors & Fragrances, LLC (“LBFF”) from LyondellBasell.
View StoryBrockway Moran & Partners, a Florida-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired TorQuest Partners’ majority interest in DayMen Photo Marketing LP (“DayMen” or the “Company”) in partnership with the current management team.
View StoryToronto-based private equity firm TorQuest Partners has the final numbers for its first fund, which is wrapping up with the sale of the final portfolio company, and it was a good outing.
View StoryThe firm, which runs $700-million, is taking a stake in SCM Insurance Services of Edmonton, which bills itself as the largest independent insurance claims manager in the country, with 120 branches and 1,400 employees.
View StoryTorQuest Partners and SCM Insurance Services Inc announced today that TorQuest has made a significant equity investment in SCM.
View StoryTorQuest Partners announced today that it has made a significant equity investment in Canada’s largest fuel management company, 4Refuel Canada LP, and will partner with management to drive the long-term growth of the business.
View StoryCanada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, in conjunction with Canadian Dealmakers, in conjunction with Canadian Dealmakers is pleased to announce that CPP Investment Board is the recipient of the 2009 Canadian Dealmakers Private Equity Award and TorQuest Partners is the recipient of the 2009 Canadian Dealmakers Mid Market Private Equity Award.Both companies are long standing members of the CVCA.
View StoryAward recipients 2009
View StoryBrunswick, Georgia and Toronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners, a leading Canadian private equity fund manager, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Ashland Inc.‘s (NYSE: ASH) rosin and terpene resins business.
View StoryTorQuest’s principals have completed 15 investments in the chemicals sector over a 20 year period and have purchased over 10 divisions from large corporations.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – During the past 18 months we have worked hard to guide our portfolio companies through the recession and help them build value in a difficult business environment.
View StoryTorQuest Partners and Cameron Capital announced today that they have each made a new investment in Herbal Magic Inc., Canada’s largest franchisor and operator of commercial weight loss centres.
View StoryToronto based, FirstOnSite Restoration L.P. announced today that it has acquired Calgary-based Servpro Disaster Restoration, a Calgary based company with 44 years of experience as a restoration provider.
View StoryToronto: FirstOnSite Restoration L.P. announced today that it has acquired General Maintenance Contractors, the leading disaster restoration firm in Eastern Ontario with offices in Belleville, Kingston, Brockville, and Bancroft.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – FirstOnSite Restoration L.P. announced today that it has acquired Spring Fresh Cleaning & Restoration Canada Inc. of Grande Prairie, Alberta and Airkem Damage Restoration Services of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – FirstOnSite Restoration L.P. announced today that it has acquired Ezi-Way Cleaning Services Ltd. of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Ezi-Way Disaster Kleenup (Moncton) Ltd. of Moncton, New Brunswick.
View StoryMarkham, Ontario – In a recent release, DayMen Photo Marketing announced that it will distribute Camera Armor and Always-On, protection equipment for digital cameras.
View StoryMarket leaders in protective gear for imaging and technology products align; will design and market cases and backpacks to match any style from Hollywood to the Himalayas.
View StoryTraffic signal preemption lets buses glide through cities, saving time and energy – and, perhaps, the atmosphere.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – FirstOnSite announced today that it has acquired Rosco Enterprises of Dorval, Quebec, the largest emergency response and restoration business in Quebec.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – EW Disaster Kleenup Canada L.P. announced today that it has acquired three more emergency response and restoration businesses, one in Northern Ontario, one in Manitoba and one in Nova Scotia.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners, along with members of the senior management team of the businesses, announced today it has completed the acquisition of 3M’s Opticom Priority Control Systems and Canoga Traffic Detection businesses.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners announced today that it has acquired all of the operating subsidiaries of Associated Brands Income Fund (TSX: ABF.UN), leading North American manufacturer of private-label dry blend food products.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – Associated Brands Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX:ABF.UN – News) announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of the Fund’s operating subsidiaries to a wholly-owned subsidiary of a fund managed by an affiliate of TorQuest Partners Inc. (“TorQuest”).
View StoryWoodhouse Contracting Ltd. in Kitchener has merged with Edenvale Restoration Specialists Ltd. of Abbotsford, B.C., to create the biggest independent disaster restoration company in Canada.
View StoryNot seen as catalyst for other trust takeovers.
View StoryAcquisition of two of Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration providers
View StoryIn a deal that marks its first investment in the franchising business, TorQuest Partners Inc. acquired Canadian weight-loss chain Herbal Magic ULC from Trivest Partners LP, which announced the transaction Thursday.
View StoryToronto: TorQuest Partners announced today that it has acquired Herbal Magic, ULC (“Herbal Magic”), Canada’s largest operator of commercial weight loss centers from Trivest Partners, L.P. a U.S. based private equity firm.
View StoryTorQuest Partners Inc., a middle-market private equity firm based in Toronto, has raised C$550 million ($490.7 million) with its second fund.
View StoryCanadian private equity firm TorQuest Partners has closed its second fund, TorQuest Partners Fund II, on Can$550m.
View StoryVedior North America acquires Canada’s Leading IT staffing firm, CNC Global Limited. Acquisition bolsters Vedior NA’s position in the North American IT staffing industry.
View StoryAssociated Brands announces completion of $11.75 million exchangeable debenture offering and revised credit agreement, third quarter 2005 results and distribution reduction also announced.
View StoryDayMen Photo Marketing Ltd. and TorQuest Partners Today Announced the Acquisition by Torquest of a Majority Ownership Position in Daymen’s World-Wide Operations.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – CNC Global Limited continues to grow with acquisition of Anjura Technology Corporation Deal makes CNC Global the country’s largest provider of IT staffing solutions.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – CNC Global has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies in the well-known awards program sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post and Queens School of Business.
View StoryThis week, the initial public offering of Grandby Industries Income Fund was priced.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – Deal sets stage for growth in expanding staffing services market.
View StoryGranby Steel Tanks, North America’s leading manufacturer of high quality steel storage tanks to the North American heating, air conditioning and plumbing market, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Kamco Products Limited.
View StoryBest Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) of Gerling Canada Insurance Company (Ontario), which will be known as GCAN Insurance Company in the near future. The rating outlook is stable.
View StoryThree months back, buying a financial services company was probably the farthest thing from the mind of TorQuest Partners, a Toronto-based manager of private-equity funds.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – TorQuest Partners Inc., Newport Partners Inc., CIBC Capital Partners, a division of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and company senior management (“the Investors”) announced today that they have acquired Gerling Canada Insurance Company.
View StoryAbout six months after wrapping up the sale of Harrowston Inc. – a cash rich, publicly listed management company that was acquired by TD Capital Partners last year – Brent Belzberg is back.
View StoryQuébec, Ontario and Middleburg Heights, Ohio – November 3, 2020 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) today announced a majority investment in Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. (“BOL” or the “Company”), North America’s leading manufacturer of wood-alternative fence and railing products. TorQuest and CDPQ are partnering in this transaction with BOL’s owner, Les Entreprises Barrette Ltée, who will retain a significant minority interest in the Company, and BOL’s management team, led by CEO Jean desAutels. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – December 16, 2020 — TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced it has completed the acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services (“VersaCold” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading cold storage warehousing and food logistics companies, from KingSett Capital and Ivanhoe Cambridge. TorQuest is partnering on this transaction with The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (“IMCO”) and OPTrust to support the Company’s continued growth. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryQUEBEC CITY – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Polycor Inc., the largest quarrier of natural stone in the world, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation (“NCGC”), a leading quarrier and producer of granite for the construction, curbing and aggregate industries.
View StoryMississauga, ON – April 7, 2021 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) is pleased to announce that it recently completed a controlling equity investment in Onyx-Fire Protection Services Inc. (“Onyx” or the “Company”), partnering with Onyx’s management team to drive the next chapter of growth for the Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View Story(FINANCIAL POST) – Kevin Carmichael: Canada’s desire to re-establish itself as an automotive power short on key ingredient: manufacturing talent.
View StoryGALLOWAY, NJ – July 20, 2021 – (PRNewswire) – Barrette Outdoor Living released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report — an inaugural issue recapping the company’s significant initiatives in these areas.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – July 29, 2021 – VersaCold Logistics Services (“VersaCold”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of a strategic portfolio of cold storage warehouse assets from H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: HR.UN) and Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryCLEVELAND, OHIO (October 1, 2021) — Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of outdoor living products, announces today the acquisition of Madden Manufacturing Company of Missouri (“Madden Manufacturing”), a manufacturer of railing products for the do-it-yourself homeowner and professional contractors based in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
View StoryCleveland, Ohio (October 12, 2021) — Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of outdoor living products, announces today the formation of a new partnership with National Vinyl Products (NVP), a family-owned and operated vinyl fence and railing manufacturer based in Nephi, Utah.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – November 30, 2021 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of North West Rubber Ltd. (“NWR” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of recycled and virgin rubber matting and other flooring products.
View StoryBURBANK, Calif. — Nov. 18, 2021 — Cast & Crew, a leading international provider of mission-critical software and technology-driven services to the entertainment industry, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase The Team Companies (“TEAM”), a payroll and production management solutions company servicing the advertising, music and concert tours and live events industries. This transaction brings together two companies with the shared mission of digitizing, automating, and simplifying the experience of creating entertainment content. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – February 17, 2022 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) announced today the closing of a continuation fund vehicle in connection with the acquisition of Can Art Aluminum Extrusion (“Can Art”), a leading North American provider of complex aluminum extrusions for transportation, electrification, building and construction and other diverse end markets.
View StoryMONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kamik announces a new member joining its extended family with the hiring of Gillian Meek as the new CEO. Family-owned and operated in Canada for over 120 years, the move marks an exciting new venture for the brand as it continues to grow its heritage into the future.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – April 4, 2022 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) is pleased to announce that it has completed an investment in Johnvince Food Group Inc. (“Johnvince” or the “Company”), a leading processor and distributor of snack nuts, confectionary, dried fruit, and other related products.
View StoryNovi, MI – Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), one of the world’s leading and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REITs and logistics solutions providers, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VersaCold Logistics Services (“VersaCold”), a leading cold chain solution provider in Canada, from TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) and its co-investment partners, The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (“IMCO”) and OPTrust. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StorySTONEY CREEK, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bartek Ingredients has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated facility that will become the world’s largest malic and food-grade fumaric acid production plant. When completed in Q4 2023, the $160 million project will double Bartek’s capacity and cement the company’s position as the global leader in malic and fumaric acid.
View StoryQuébec City, QC; May 4, 2022 — Birch Hill Equity Partners and Investissement Québec announced today that they have acquired Polycor Inc. in partnership with the company’s management from TorQuest Partners and its co-investors, Wynnchurch Capital, and PNC Mezzanine Capital. Polycor is the largest quarrier of natural stone in the world. The transaction, which closed on April 29, 2022, will support the continued growth of Polycor in Québec and across its global operations.
View StoryGillian Meek’s latest career move is taking her back to familiar territory. A native of Canada, Meek joined Montréal-based Kamik in February after previously serving as president of Keds. She is now focused on capitalizing on the family-owned company’s made-in-America heritage and sustainability story to build a year-round business.
View StoryCRH plc, the global leader in building materials solutions, announces that it has reached an agreement with TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) to acquire Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. (“Barrette”), North America’s leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion1, representing an acquisition multiple of c.10x EBITDA pre-synergies.
View StoryCLEVELAND, OH – July 11, 2022 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”), Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”), Les Entreprises Barrette Ltée, management and co-investors successfully completed the previously announced sale of Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. (“Barrette”), North America’s leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, to CRH plc for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion.
View StoryJuly 20, 2022
BRANDON, MB — TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) and Alberta Investment Management Corporation, on behalf of certain of its clients, (“AIMCo”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement that would see AIMCo acquire a 100% equity stake in Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. (“Cando” or “the Company”), one of North America’s largest owners and operators of first and last mile rail infrastructure.
View StoryNOVI, Mich. — Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), one of the world’s leading and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REITs and logistics solutions providers, today announced it has closed the acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services (“VersaCold”).
View StoryCALGARY, TORONTO and NEW YORK, November 2, 2022 – Cornell Capital LLC (“Cornell Capital” or “Cornell”), a private equity firm based in New York and Hong Kong, and TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”), one of Canada’s leading private equity firms, today announced that they have completed an investment in S.i. Systems ULC (“the Company”), Canada’s largest information technology staffing company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryMountain View, California – November 15, 2022 – Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions, has announced its 2022 list of the Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing. In its eighth year, this annual list recognizes women for their outstanding efforts and achievements in elevating the workforce solutions ecosystem.
View StorySTONEY CREEK, ON, Jan. 12, 2023 — Today Bartek Ingredients, the global leader in malic and food-grade fumaric acids, held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of its new state-of-the-art production facility. Once complete, the facility will be the world’s largest and most technologically advanced malic and food-grade fumaric acid production plant.
View StoryFORT WORTH, TX / April 17, 2023 / As a leading provider of inspection, maintenance, repair and specialized construction services for railroad infrastructure in the United States, American Track Services (“ATS”) is proud to announce the acquisition of Universal Rail Systems (“URS”) in Canada and the creation of a new parent company, North American Rail Solutions.
View StoryMAY 23, 2023 // Queen’s Gazette
Queen’s is preparing for convocation ceremonies in May and June to celebrate graduating students and recognize the contributions of 10 honorary degree recipients.
View StoryInvestment Will Support the Company’s Growth in Southern Ontario.
View StoryTransaction to Support Company’s Long-Term Geographic Expansion Objectives
First U.S. Acquisition Positions Company for Continued Growth in North America
View StoryTORONTO, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 15, 2023 – TorQuest Partners, a Toronto-based private equity firm founded in 2002, today announced the final closing of TorQuest Partners Fund VI, with $2.1 billion of committed capital from external investors.
View StoryMississauga, Ontario – July 10, 2024 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) announces that it has completed the sale of Onyx-Fire Protection Services (“Onyx-Fire” or the “Company”). Onyx-Fire is Canada’s leading independent provider of fire and life safety services. The Company provides critical fire protection services including testing, inspection, repair, retrofit, upgrade, and installation services to ensure that its customers are safe and compliant with stringent regulatory and insurance-related fire safety standards.
View StoryToronto, Ontario – July 15, 2024 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Mevotech L.P. (“Mevotech” or the “Company”) from funds managed by Penfund Management Limited (“Penfund”). Ezer Mevorach will continue to be the CEO and a member of the board. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
View StoryVANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 17, 2024 — A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) and A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. (“A&W Food Services”) are pleased to announce the successful closing of the strategic combination (the “Transaction”) between the Fund and A&W Food Services to create a leading publicly traded growth-focused quick-service restaurant (“QSR”) franchisor (“A&W Food Services NewCo”). A&W Food Services NewCo offers a compelling new investment opportunity supported by a more conventional capital structure that can be leveraged to finance growth initiatives. With this transaction complete, shareholders will have the opportunity to fully capitalize on the many catalysts driving this Canadian success story while continuing to benefit from the experience and track record of the current leadership team and attractive quarterly dividend.
View StoryNathan Ofori-Nti, a fourth-year Accounting co-op student at Brock, gained valuable hands-on experience through work terms at Twenty First Financial, PricewaterhouseCoopers and TorQuest, paving the way for his successful career in finance and accounting.
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