On behalf of Magnum’s Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Taylor to the position of President & CEO of Magnum Trailer and Equipment, effective Monday June 4, 2018. Andrew is an award winning executive receiving provincial, national and international awards for innovation, exporter of the year and ISO quality…. READ MORE
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Fraser Valley Building Supplies announces the acquisition of Rona’s store in Hope
Fraser Valley Building Supplies (FVBS) is pleased to announce the purchase of Rona’s store in Hope, BC, effective June 6, 2017. The transaction represents an extension of FVBS’ mission to offer best-in-class hardware and building supplies to underserved markets. FVBS looks forward to serving the Hope market under the Rona banner, and bringing the excellent… READ MORE
Krystal announces its new partnership with the Coast Spas group of companies
Krystal Financial Corp. is excited to announce its acquisition of Coast Spas Group of Companies (“Coast Spas”), a leading innovator in the hot tub industry. Coast Spas Group of Companies consists of Coast Spas Manufacturing (“CSM”) and Coast Spas Lifestyles (“CSL”). CSM manufactures a complete range of hot tubs and swim spas in Langley, BC… READ MORE
SAXX Underwear announces significant investment from Brentwood Associates
News December 12, 2016
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
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
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