Mountain 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 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 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”).
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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