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August 24, 2021

ALBERTA – Canadian wood product remanufacturer Yellowhead Wood Products has been acquired by Lynx Equity, a Toronto-based private equity firm. “Using our experience from Winfield, Lynx’s only other wood re-manufacturing business, we had a good understanding of what makes these businesses successful,” Eric Persi, Lynx vice president of mergers and acquisitions. “YWP possesses many, if not all, of the characteristics that we were looking for in a company operating in this industry. Craig, Ian, and Nathan run a very impressive operation at YWP and we are excited that they have committed to stay on long-term in either full-time or advisory positions.” […]

August 17, 2021

August 17, 2021 – Toronto, ON / Edson, AB – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Yellowhead Wood Products Inc. (“the Company” or “YWP”), a wood product re-manufacturer that provides secondary lumber products to Western Canada’s forestry industry. Over the years, the Company has built strong customer relationships and a substantial reputation in the industry by leveraging its large size to become a one-stop shop that delivers to its customers with little to no notice. “Using our experience from Winfield, Lynx’s only other wood re-manufacturing business, we had a good understanding of what makes these businesses […]

August 11, 2021

Lynx and Port-Style: The Ultimate Team “The whole company was either going to live or die,” says Katherine Samuel, President of Lynx subsidiary company, Port-Style Enterprises Inc (“Port-Style” or “the Company”). Port-Style is an importer and distributor of kitchenware products. It represents over 30 high-quality and well-known kitchen and home brands, including its own product line, Kitchen Basics. Port-Style is currently on track to have its best year yet. However, the harsh reality of acquisitions: it is not always smooth sailing. In mid-2017, Port-Style was definitely not having its best year. So, what changed between then and now? Over Zoom, […]

June 9, 2021

June 10, 2021 – Toronto, ON /Fairfield, NJ – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the synergistic acquisition of New Jersey’s Shehadi Commercial Flooring (“Shehadi” or “the Company”). With roots dating back to 1900, Shehadi is recognized as an industry leader for residential and commercial flooring products and services in the New Jersey and New York marketplace. As a fourth-generation family business, the Company has garnered a strong reputation among both old and new customers for providing superior customer service and a commitment to getting jobs done effectively. Lynx has experienced success to date acquiring and consolidating companies in […]