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Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce Matt Allemang has joined our firm as Associate. “We saw firsthand the teamwork and dedication that Matt brought to the table over the course of his summer internship with us,” Kristi Miller, Managing Partner of Krystal. “We are excited to welcome Matt back to the team!” Matt… READ MORE

Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce that Kristi Miller has joined our firm as Managing Partner.  Kristi will lead the team in identifying and evaluating new investments as well as working with our existing portfolio companies on strategic growth, investment planning, and operations initiatives.   Her proven track record as a business builder and… READ MORE

On behalf of Storm Guard Water Treatment’s Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Barr to the position of President and CEO. Mike Barr is an experienced, growth-oriented leader with over 25 years of experience in the building products industry.  Most recently, Mike was an executive at Canusa Wood Products… READ MORE

Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Huer Foods Inc. (“Huer” or the “Company”), a leading packager and distributor of soft & chewy candy, from the CEO and owner, Ryan Storey. Originally founded in 1986 and based in Langley, BC, Huer’s products are sold in national, regional, and… READ MORE

Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a majority interest in Joto Imaging Supplies (“Joto”), partnering with Phil DeSerres, who has joined as President. Phil has over a decade of experience in the art and retail world through his family business, DeSerres Art Store. Founded in 1989, Joto is the… READ MORE

Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce the sale of Carmanah Technologies Corp. (“Carmanah”), a leader in away-from-intersection solar LED pedestrian and traffic safety technology, to  Vance Street Capital (“Vance Street”) effective April 28th , 2022. Carmanah will join Polara Enterprises in Vance Street’s traffic and pedestrian safety ITS platform. Based in Victoria, BC, Carmanah… READ MORE

Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a majority interest in Whistler Contemporary Gallery (“WCG”), partnering with shareholders Kyle Nordman and Steve Wallace. Founded in 1992, WCG represents emerging, mid-career, and established artists in two Whistler, BC gallery locations: Four Seasons Resort Whistler and Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. With… READ MORE

Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce the sale of North West Rubber (“NWR”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of recycled and virgin rubber matting and other flooring products, to TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”). Founded in 1968 and based in Abbotsford, BC, NWR’s products are sold throughout North America into a variety of end markets including the farm,… READ MORE

SAXX Underwear Co. Ltd. (“SAXX”), the innovative Canadian men’s underwear brand, announced that it has received a strategic investment from TZP Group (“TZP”), a multi-strategy private equity firm, through TZP Capital Partners III, L.P. NLS Group Holdings Inc. (“NLS”), led by Krystal Growth Partners which invested in SAXX in April 2010, will retain a significant… READ MORE

Krystal Growth Partners (“Krystal”) is pleased to announce the sale of Smith Cameron Group (“Smith Cameron”) to a US-based strategic buyer on July 2, 2021.  Tom Kramer, who acquired Smith Cameron along with Krystal in 2011, will continue as President under the company’s new ownership. The sale of Smith Cameron to a strategic buyer is… READ MORE