News & Insights

February 8, 2019

Toronto, ON – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kitchener, Ontario’s Alpine Shredders. Founded in 2004, Alpine Shredders designs and builds premium quality purpose built Mobile Shredding Trucks. With its rich history and innovative culture, Alpine will continue to lead the marketplace, giving shredding operations a real advantage over their competition. “We had only limited knowledge of the document destruction industry but, after meeting the team at Alpine Shredders, were immediately excited about the opportunity to expand our portfolio into this space,” commented Eric Persi, Vice President of Lynx Equity. Alpine’s President, George Doerr, who will remain […]

January 23, 2019

I worked for Floor Solutions in Portland, Ore., for eight years when, in 2014, our owner, Robb Siegenthaler decided to sell the business. Robb was a commercial flooring “lifer” and, after purchasing Floor Solutions from DuPont Industries in 2004, he had led the business to a strong market share position in the Portland market. With this success and Robb’s planned retirement, we were faced with making strategic decisions for the business to continue to thrive in the future. On a personal basis, Robb was a mentor and coach. A pal of my father, Robb took a chance on me and […]

November 1, 2018

Toronto, ON– Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Calgary, Alberta’s Integrity Signs. Founded in 1980 as a vinyl sign shop, Integrity Signs has grown to become one of Calgary’s leading full service sign manufacturing and installation facilities. This growth has been facilitated by continual investment in cutting edge technology, as well as a focus on exceptional service and high quality workmanship. “This acquisition will further strengthen the relationship between Integrity Signs and our exciting portfolio companies operating in the industry,” commented Brad Nathan, President at Lynx Equity. “This opportunity for collaboration, combined with Integrity’s reputation for excellence, made this transaction […]

June 22, 2018

Toronto, ON– Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ontario’s Safe-Tech Training Inc., a leader in industrial safety since 1989. As the training partner of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, Safe-Tech is the sole recommended provider for Fall Protection and Working at Height Training as well as multiple other industrial/construction equipment related programs. Safe-Tech proved an immediately appealing opportunity due to its strong and consistent revenue profile, its potential for cooperation with other Lynx portfolio companies, and potential for growth due to increased safety regulations in Ontario. “As a result of recent legislation that has negatively impacted the […]