Brentwood Associates, a leading consumer-focused private equity investment firm (“Brentwood”), has made a significant investment in SAXX Underwear, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. With its superior design and quality that is tailored to support an active lifestyle, SAXX has become one of the fastest growing premium men’s underwear brands in North America. The company benefits from… READ MORE
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Smith Cameron announces the acquisition of Metcon Engineering
Transactions September 6, 2016
On September 1st, 2016, Smith Cameron Process Solutions (“SCPS”) closed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Metcon Sales and Engineering Limited based in Concord, Ontario. The transaction provides SCPS with a national footprint in the increasingly important water and wastewater treatment space and builds on their strong relationship with leading metering pump manufacturer… READ MORE
Fraser Valley Building Supplies has completed the purchase of Wilway Lumber’s operating assets
Transactions April 25, 2016
Fraser Valley Building Supplies (FVBS) has acquired the assets of Wilway Lumber in Abbotsford, BC, effective April 1st, 2016. FVBS will continue to operate Wilway’s business in its current location, and will be transitioning the business to become part of the Rona dealer network along with FVBS’ Mission location. As part of this acquisition, FVBS… READ MORE
Krystal purchases 50% Interest in Brooks Corning Company Ltd.
Transactions June 29, 2015
Krystal Financial is pleased to announce its recent purchase of a 50% interest in Brooks Corning Company Ltd. Krystal makes this acquisition alongside Brooks Corning president Bob Ross, who controls the remaining 50% interest. For over a century, governments, corporations and architectural-design firms have turned to Brooks Corning to provide workspace and office furniture solutions… READ MORE
Fraser Valley Building Supplies acquires the assets of Rona Home Center in Mission, BC.
Fraser Valley Building Supplies (FVBS) has completed an asset purchase of the Rona store in Mission, and as of June 27th, the Corporate Rona store will close its doors permanently. FVBS retail operations will be rebranding from Ace Hardware to a 100% locally owned and operated Rona affiliate store. This exciting new venture will bring… READ MORE
Krystal Has Hired An Analyst!
General January 7, 2015
We’re pleased to announce that Jeff Mayhew has joined Krystal Financial as an Analyst. Jeff brings with him valuable commercial banking experience with Canadian Western Bank and has passed all three levels of the CFA program. We’re excited about Jeff joining us and look forward to working with him to grow our business.
Krystal leads the sale of Key Food Equipment Services
Exiting April 3, 2014
Krystal led the sale of 100% of the shares of Key Food Equipment Services Ltd. to Heritage Food Service Group Inc. Krystal, together with Paul Clinton and a third investment partner, purchased Key food in October 2009 from founder/owner Jean Choquette. The new shareholders quickly began building on the strong foundation laid by Jean. General… READ MORE
Krystal is pleased to announce the completion of two recent investment transactions.
Transactions January 22, 2013
Krystal has completed the purchase of 45% of Fraser Valley Building Supplies Inc. and a growth capital investment for a 25% ownership position in North West Rubber Products Ltd. In December, Krystal Financial and Paul Clinton purchased a 45% ownership stake in Fraser Valley Building Supplies Inc. (“FVBS”). Co-founder Dave Nick remains a shareholder and… READ MORE
Krystal, in combination with investment partners Paul Clinton and Paul Cosulich, has just completed the purchase of Magnum Trailer & Equipment Inc.
Transactions May 2, 2012
Krystal is pleased to announce the purchase of Magnum Trailer & Equipment Inc. (“Magnum”) from founders/owners Bob and Ted Willock. Founded in 1984 and based in Abbotsford, BC, Magnum has three distinct business segments: 1) manufacturing heavy-duty aftermarket truck accessories, 2) manufacturing/distributing on- and off-highway truck trailers and 3) servicing & maintaining the fleets of… READ MORE
Integrated Paving Concepts Sells Its Streetbond and Thermoplastics Businesses
Transactions March 30, 2012
Integrated Paving Concepts sells its thermoplastic business to Flint Trading Inc. and the StreetBond business to Quest Construction Products. Integrated Paving Concepts sold its thermoplastic business to Flint Trading Inc. in May 2011 and the StreetBond business to Quest Construction Products in June 2011. IPC is excited about both transactions, which will allow these businesses to… READ MORE
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